1,040 Legal Executive jobs in the United Kingdom

A prestigious international law firm, based in the heart of London, is currently seeking a Legal Executive with a strong background in property litigation to join their well-regarded real estate disputes team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Legal Executive to work on high-profile matters alongside leading solicitors and partners in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Legal Executive , you will play a key role in advising a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and residential property sectors. The successful Legal Executive will be expected to demonstrate technical excellence in contentious property law, with proven experience managing a caseload involving landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, rights of way, and property insolvency matters.

The successful Legal Executive will be responsible for handling their own caseload of complex property litigation matters while supporting senior fee earners on more substantial disputes. You will be involved in all stages of the litigation process including pre-action, issuing claims, settlement negotiations, and attending hearings when necessary. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

This role would suit a confident communicator with an analytical approach, who is comfortable liaising directly with clients, counsel, and third-party experts.

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 2+ years' experience in property litigation.

• Strong understanding of commercial and residential property law.

• Demonstrable ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.

• Experience working within a mid-sized or large law firm is desirable.

• A team-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality client service.

• Competitive salary in the region of 48,000 - 58,000 depending on experience.

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a recognised international firm.

• Exposure to high-value, complex property disputes.

• Access to structured learning and development programmes.

• Central London location with excellent transport links.

Keywords: Legal Executive | Property Litigation | Real Estate Disputes | Chartered Legal Executive | London Law Jobs | CILEx

Location: Lowestoft Salary: Competitive, based on experience Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Berry Recruitment are seeking an experienced Fee Earner with strong expertise in residential conveyancing. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to completion, working independently and delivering excellent client service.

• Handle residential conveyancing transactions independently

• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors

• Draft and review legal documents

• Ensure regulatory compliance

• Support private client matters as needed

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing

• Strong legal knowledge and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and time management

• Ability to contribute to private client work

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive, or experienced paralegal

• Supportive team environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits

For more information, please contact Rebecca at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

A prestigious international law firm, based in the heart of London, is currently seeking a Legal Executive with a strong background in property litigation to join their well-regarded real estate disputes team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Legal Executive to work on high-profile matters alongside leading solicitors and partners in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Legal Executive , you will play a key role in advising a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and residential property sectors. The successful Legal Executive will be expected to demonstrate technical excellence in contentious property law, with proven experience managing a caseload involving landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, rights of way, and property insolvency matters.

The successful Legal Executive will be responsible for handling their own caseload of complex property litigation matters while supporting senior fee earners on more substantial disputes. You will be involved in all stages of the litigation process including pre-action, issuing claims, settlement negotiations, and attending hearings when necessary. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

This role would suit a confident communicator with an analytical approach, who is comfortable liaising directly with clients, counsel, and third-party experts.

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 2+ years' experience in property litigation.

• Strong understanding of commercial and residential property law.

• Demonstrable ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.

• Experience working within a mid-sized or large law firm is desirable.

• A team-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality client service.

• Competitive salary in the region of 48,000 - 58,000 depending on experience.

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a recognised international firm.

• Exposure to high-value, complex property disputes.

• Access to structured learning and development programmes.

• Central London location with excellent transport links.

Keywords: Legal Executive | Property Litigation | Real Estate Disputes | Chartered Legal Executive | London Law Jobs | CILEx

Legal Executive (Employment Team)

Location: Glasgow

Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a confident and organised individual to support our busy Employment Law team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department where no two days are the same.

At BTO, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued. We offer:

• Ongoing mentoring and development
• Opportunities for progression within a well-established, forward thinking firm
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
• A friendly and inclusive team culture
• A competitive benefits package

Key responsibilities include:

Client interaction :

• Handle incoming calls from existing and prospective clients with professionalism.
• Confidently convert enquiries into instructions, including discussing appropriate fee packages.
• Manage client onboarding via the Amiqus system, ensuring conflict checks and compliance requirements are met.

Billing and compliance :

• Prepare fees and assist with monthly billing in line with firm guidelines.
• Support fee earners in managing work in progress and aged debts.

Administrative support :

• Provide digital dictation support using Diktamen.
• Typing, document production and file management with a high level of accuracy.
• Meet and greet clients and provide a professional first impression of the firm.

Tribunal and document preparation :

• Collate and prepare bundles for Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Proficiency with Adobe for document compilation and editing is essential.

Diary and team support :

• Manage team diaries, arrange appointments and schedule meetings.
• Provide general support to fee earners to improve workflow and efficiency.

You will provide general support to fee earners to improve workflow and efficiency. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience as a legal executive, legal secretary or similar role, ideally within an employment law setting. An excellent telephone manner and strong client care skills are essential, as is the confidence to discuss fees and convert initial enquiries into instructions. You must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe and other relevant software packages. Strong organisational skills are key, along with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively under pressure. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, efficient and brings a proactive, innovative approach to supporting the team. You should be a team player who is adaptable and keen to contribute to ongoing improvements within the department.

For further information about this role please visit the Careers page on our website:

To apply, please send your CV to along with a covering letter including details of your salary expectation.

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Chartered Legal Executive - Residential Litigation

BCR/AB/31774a

40,000 - 50,000

3 YEARS POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Birmingham City Centre, West Midlands

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be hiring for a Solicitor to join a fantastic law firm in Birmingham City Centre. This role will be within the Residential Litigation Department.

The role: Areas of work

• Debt Recovery
• Breach of lease
• FTT Applications
• Lease Analysis
• Lease extensions and variations

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic background
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience (within areas listed of work listed above)
• A working knowledge of Civil Procedure rules - familiar with leases and enforcement of judgements
• Attention to detail
• MUST be familiar with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985/1987 (Long Leasehold)

If you are interested in finding out more - please apply!

Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now!

BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful.

BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT

We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life.

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(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

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We are working with a well-established and expanding law firm based in Banbury who are looking to grow their fee earning team.

If you are a Chartered Legal Executive or Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking business we would love to hear from you.

This role offers a chance to join a busy Private Client department where you’ll take ownership of your own caseload, handling a broad range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate (including complex estates). The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and committed to delivering high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting Wills, LPAs and dealing with Estate Administration
• Managing a caseload with minimal supervision
• Attending client meetings both in-office and off-site
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and court forms
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to departmental growth

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience handling a variety of Private Client matters
• Confident using Microsoft Office; experience with case management systems such as Tikit is a bonus
• Client-focused with strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with professionalism and empathy
• Team player with a proactive and flexible approach
• Willingness to travel between offices and attend off-site appointments when required

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A positive, inclusive, and professional working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client professional ready to take the next step in their career. If you're looking for a new role where your experience and initiative will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

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Chartered Legal Executive - Residential Litigation

BCR/AB/31774a

40,000 - 50,000

3 YEARS POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Birmingham City Centre, West Midlands

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be hiring for a Solicitor to join a fantastic law firm in Birmingham City Centre. This role will be within the Residential Litigation Department.

The role: Areas of work

• Debt Recovery
• Breach of lease
• FTT Applications
• Lease Analysis
• Lease extensions and variations

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic background
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience (within areas listed of work listed above)
• A working knowledge of Civil Procedure rules - familiar with leases and enforcement of judgements
• Attention to detail
• MUST be familiar with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985/1987 (Long Leasehold)

If you are interested in finding out more - please apply!

Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now!

BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful.

BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT

We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life.

Love Work Be Happy

Follow BCR on Twitter @LoveWorkBeHappy to view all of the latest jobs.

(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales