1,121 Legal Professionals jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a part-time role with a prestigious local authority? One of my local government clients are currently seeking a Legal Officer to support our prosecutions under the Single Justice Procedure.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• p>Managing case files and liaising with business support to ensure timely action

• Drafting legal documents, letters, reports, and articles

• Instructing counsel, experts, and suppliers, including raising and receipting purchase orders

• Preparing and submitting electronic court bundles, including uploading to digital courtrooms

• Assisting with billing, administration, and diary management

• Attending court hearings and clerking as needed

• Supporting onboarding and training of new team members

• Aiding in LEXCEL accreditation preparation

• Recording time/matter information accurately using our case management system

What We’re Looking For:

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Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally within a public sector legal team

• Confidence working independently and collaboratively

• A proactive attitude and high attention to detail

• Willingness to attend court and support high-level legal proceedings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a hybrid role 1 to 2 Days per week in the office

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel

Rix Capital, a single-family office, based in London, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director . This new role will report to the existing General Counsel in advising the busy family office on a range of matters including wealth management (a multi-asset portfolio of public and private investments), private client, corporate governance (company secretarial), regulation, employment, philanthropy, real estate, and tax.

The ideal candidate will have qualified at a top-tier law firm in London, have at least 5-7 years PQE , and will have either spent some time in-house (with a family office, an asset manager or financial services firm), or have private client experience at a law firm.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean and high-calibre team supporting a sophisticated and growing family office.

Responsibilities:

Transactional / Wealth Management

• Review, negotiate and manage legal documentation for private fund and direct investments, including LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, co-investment and shareholder agreements.
• Coordinate with investment teams and external counsel to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Analyse legal implications of investment structures (particularly around tax), financing arrangements, and exits across jurisdictions.

Corporate and Regulatory

• Maintain records of all corporate documentation and ensure highest standards of governance and compliance across the family’s operating and holding entities.
• Draft and review constitutional documents, board resolutions, NDAs and intra-group arrangements.
• Review, negotiate and manage a significant volume of commercial contracts including third party supplier terms, vendor contracts, consultancy agreements, etc.
• Support legal aspects of employment matters, data protection and service provider relationships.

Trusts, Foundations and Estate Structures

• Work with external advisors to maintain and review trust, foundation and holding structures used for estate, philanthropic and wealth planning purposes.
• Advise on charitable donations including grant agreements for restricted and unrestricted charitable grants.

Coordination and Advisory

• Assist the General Counsel with managing relationships with external law firms, tax advisers, fiduciaries and trustees.
• Provide timely and pragmatic advice to principals and senior team members on a wide range of legal matters.
• Support internal coordination across investments, finance, tax, HR and philanthropy functions.

This is an office-based role in the St James’s area, London.

Rix Capital, a single-family office, based in London, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director . This new role will report to the existing General Counsel in advising the busy family office on a range of matters including wealth management (a multi-asset portfolio of public and private investments), private client, corporate governance (company secretarial), regulation, employment, philanthropy, real estate, and tax.

The ideal candidate will have qualified at a top-tier law firm in London, have at least 5-7 years PQE , and will have either spent some time in-house (with a family office, an asset manager or financial services firm), or have private client experience at a law firm.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean and high-calibre team supporting a sophisticated and growing family office.

Responsibilities:

Transactional / Wealth Management

• Review, negotiate and manage legal documentation for private fund and direct investments, including LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, co-investment and shareholder agreements.
• Coordinate with investment teams and external counsel to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Analyse legal implications of investment structures (particularly around tax), financing arrangements, and exits across jurisdictions.

Corporate and Regulatory

• Maintain records of all corporate documentation and ensure highest standards of governance and compliance across the family’s operating and holding entities.
• Draft and review constitutional documents, board resolutions, NDAs and intra-group arrangements.
• Review, negotiate and manage a significant volume of commercial contracts including third party supplier terms, vendor contracts, consultancy agreements, etc.
• Support legal aspects of employment matters, data protection and service provider relationships.

Trusts, Foundations and Estate Structures

• Work with external advisors to maintain and review trust, foundation and holding structures used for estate, philanthropic and wealth planning purposes.
• Advise on charitable donations including grant agreements for restricted and unrestricted charitable grants.

Coordination and Advisory

• Assist the General Counsel with managing relationships with external law firms, tax advisers, fiduciaries and trustees.
• Provide timely and pragmatic advice to principals and senior team members on a wide range of legal matters.
• Support internal coordination across investments, finance, tax, HR and philanthropy functions.

This is an office-based role in the St James’s area, London.

Are you a commercially savvy lawyer with a passion for global sales and marketing? Ready to take your legal career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment?We're partnering exclusively with a leading global organisation to find a talented Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a business that's shaping its industry on a global scale - and trust me, interest is already heating up.
As the dedicated Talent Partner working directly with both the client and candidates, I'm your sole point of contact. If this piques your interest, don't delay - we're expecting significant attention and will be setting a closing date very soon.
The Role:
You'll be embedded in the global legal team, acting as a trusted advisor to commercial stakeholders across Europe and beyond. Your focus? Supporting global sales and marketing initiatives, advising on strategic projects, and ensuring legal compliance while enabling business growth.You'll be reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, leading on global marketing legal matters, and playing a key role in shaping best practices and templates across the organisation.
What We're Looking For:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• A strong background in commercial law, ideally with exposure to global sales and marketing.
• Experience in a large law firm or in-house legal team.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• International experience is highly desirable - particularly if you've worked with or within US-based organisations.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working: 3 days a week in stunning new offices in Southampton.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking global legal team.
• A business that values their legal team as a strategic partner, not just a support function.
• The chance to make a real impact on global commercial strategy.

This is more than just a legal role - it's a chance to be part of something bigger, to influence global operations, and to grow your career in a truly international setting.
Interested? Let's talk - ASAP.
I'm managing this process exclusively, and with the level of interest we're already seeing, the window to apply won't stay open for long.
What you need to do now
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Job Specification

Legal PA - Central London

35,000 - 40,000 + Bonus

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal PA to provide comprehensive support to a Partner within their busy and fast-paced property litigation department. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proactive diary and task management, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide PA support to senior legal professionals, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, and reports to a high professional standard
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and internal communications, ensuring efficient and courteous responses
• Assist with file management, including opening, closing, and archiving files in accordance with firm procedures
• Manage inboxes and monitor deadlines, ensuring timely follow-ups and actions
• Coordinate billing processes, including time recording, drafting bills, and liaising with the accounts team
• Support with document management systems, data entry, and compliance-related administration
• Assist with client onboarding, conflict checks, and confidentiality documentation
• Provide support for internal and client meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking where required
• Collaborate with other business support teams across the firm to ensure seamless service delivery

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, or Team Assistant in a legal or professional services setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data handling requirements

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Our client, an award-winning legal practice in Essex, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected firm known for its supportive and friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team
li>Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars
• Transcription of legal documentation and correspondence
• Handling incoming calls and providing excellent client service
• File and document management
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary role (ideally within Private Client)
• Excellent secretarial and typing skills
• Strong telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Outlook Calendar
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy legal environment
• Professional, reliable, and flexible attitude

The Package:

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
li>Holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Christmas shut down
• Birthday day off
• Bupa cash plan
• On-site or reimbursed parking

Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday (flexible working options available)
 

Legal Administrator

Location: Great Bookham office-based role

Hours: 9am to 5pm or 9:15 to 5:15

Parking: Available

Salary: £24K to £26K DOE

JRRL are looking for a Legal Administrator  for a well-established law firm to join the Residential Property Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ experience in a Legal position.

Duties for the Legal Administrator

• Scanning documents onto the case management system.
• Contacting seller’s solicitors to provide draft contracts and initiate searches.
• Collating plans for each property.
• Assisting clients in supplying identity documents.
• Assisting clients completing initial forms and preparing and issuing draft contracts on sales.
• Dealing with post completion registration.
• Taking telephone messages and liaising with clients as appropriate.
• Creating, editing, and formatting various documents including letters, emails, court documents and others.
• Opening mail and circulating to the relevant person.

Person Specification for the Legal Administrator

• Residential Property experience - Ideal
• Must have legal experience
• Can-do attitude and positive approach.
• Hard working.
• Organised, methodical and detail oriented.
• Happy working as part of a team.

This is a well-established and highly regarded company; you would be working in a residential property team of 4 administrators and 2 fee earners.  Career opportunities are available within the firm after a few years. This is a full-time, office-based role with some flexibility regarding working hours. Full training will be provided.

The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above

Legal Secretary

Sheffield, S20

£25,000 - £26,000

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Description

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary experienced in Conveyancing on behalf of a well-established law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to join a reputable legal practice in a key support role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance to fee earners.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of legal operations, including the preparation of legal documents, management of case files, and professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to fee earners, including audio typing, copying typing, drafting letters, legal forms, contracts and completion statements
li>Draft, format and proofread legal documentation such as contracts, transfers, leases and Land Registry forms
• Conduct and manage property-related searches (Land Registry applications, local authority, environmental, flood risk etc.) and follow-up communications
• Use Land Registry portal and handle requisitions as needed
• Organise and maintain client files - opening, updating and closing ensuring they are accurate, compliant and securely stored
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, local councils and other third parties to coordinate information and timeline
• Deal with incoming calls, emails, correspondence and mail managing expectations and triage tasks effectively#
• Manage solicitors diaries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings efficiently
• Assist with processing invoices, billing and liaising with accounts as required
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive client data and documentation.

Person Specification

• Prior experience within the Conveyancing
• High-speed and accurate audio typing skills
• Confidence using digital dictation systems and case management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.