9 Legal Services jobs in the United Kingdom
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Legal Services Manager
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Job Opportunity: Secretarial Manager
Location: Desirable London
Salary: Very Competitive with Excellent Benefits
A prestigious US law firm seeks a skilled Secretarial Manager to lead their high-performing team in London. Renowned for fostering excellence and innovation, the firm offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals aiming to make a significant impact.
About the Role:
As the Secretarial Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the secretarial team, ensuring operational efficiency, fostering professional development, and upholding exceptional standards in administrative support services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising recruitment, development, and performance of secretarial staff
- Allocating resources in line with business priorities
- Enhancing processes and implementing best practices
- Acting as a liaison between support teams and lawyers
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrated leadership in the legal field
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to change management
- Ability to maintain composure and discretion in challenging environments
For further information, please apply.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however, thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For almost thirty years, we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
Legal Services Manager
Posted today
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Job Opportunity: Secretarial Manager
Location: Desirable London
Salary: Very Competitive with Excellent Benefits
A prestigious US law firm seeks a skilled Secretarial Manager to lead their high-performing team in London. Renowned for fostering excellence and innovation, the firm offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals aiming to make a significant impact.
About the Role:
As the Secretarial Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the secretarial team, ensuring operational efficiency, fostering professional development, and upholding exceptional standards in administrative support services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising recruitment, development, and performance of secretarial staff
- Allocating resources in line with business priorities
- Enhancing processes and implementing best practices
- Acting as a liaison between support teams and lawyers
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrated leadership in the legal field
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to change management
- Ability to maintain composure and discretion in challenging environments
For further information, please apply.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however, thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For almost thirty years, we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
Cost Specialist - Legal Services
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Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Cost Specialist - Legal Services
**Job Location** **:** **Bristol**
**Job Type:** **Permanen** **t**
**Remuneration** **:** **Competitive salary** **taking into account** **skills, experience and qualifications**
**We have a fantastic opportunity for** **a Cost Specialist** **to join ou** **r** **Bristol team.**
Sedgwick Legal Services advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyd's syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our Legal team, focusing on property damage losses arising from major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence.
We're looking for an experienced and proactive legal professional to join our growing team as a Costs Manager, specialising in fixed costs claims. In this role, you'll manage your own caseload from start to finish, resolving disputes efficiently and in line with Civil Procedure Rules, while maintaining a strong focus on client service.
This opportunity is ideal for someone already working in legal costs or a civil litigator looking to specialise and take on more responsibility. As the team expands, you'll also have the chance to supervise junior colleagues and contribute to broader costs-related projects and strategy.
You'll use your legal expertise to build strong arguments, negotiate settlements, and recover costs effectively. A key part of the role involves securing early payments on account to support financial flow and ensure smooth case progression. Alongside your casework, you'll help train the wider team on costs issues and contribute to fee-earning work as a specialist in your own right.
Client care is central to this role. You'll maintain high standards of communication and service, ensuring clients feel supported and well-informed throughout the process.
**The skills you will have when you apply:**
+ **Legal Claims Experience: ** Proven track record managing fixed costs claims in a legal context. **Procedural Knowledge: ** Thorough understanding of CPR Costs, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law. **Case Negotiation: ** Confident in securing settlements and advancing case progress. **Drafting & Analysis: ** Precise drafting skills paired with strong analytical thinking. **Organisation & Communication: ** Highly organised, deadline-aware, and client-focused communicator.
**The skills that will be developed once working:**
+ **Comprehensive Training:** You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.
**What we'll give you for this role:**
**Remuneration & more**
+ Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
+ A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
+ You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme
+ Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
+ Flexible working from our office or your home
**Health & support**
+ Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
+ Life assurance
+ Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
+ Group Income Protection
**Other benefits**
+ Voluntary benefits - green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
+ Discounts on various products and services
**This isn't just a** **position,** **it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry**
At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we're building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
**Next steps for you:**
**Think we'd be a great match? Apply now - we want to hear from you.**
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
Legal Client Services Supervisor
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Legal Client Service Supervisor
£35,000 | St Albans, Hertfordshire | Permanent
My client are seeking an experienced Legal Client Services Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our busy New Business Team. This is a pivotal position where you will provide guidance, training, and support to a team of New Business Assistants, ensuring the smooth and efficient onboarding of clients across both property and private client matters.
You will be the go-to person for queries, performance monitoring, and compliance oversight, as well as working closely with senior management to develop and refine processes that enhance client service and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of New Business Assistants, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and service levels are met.
- Oversee client onboarding, including ID checks, AML and sanctions screening, conflict checks, and file opening processes.
- Handle complex client queries and provide solutions promptly and professionally.
- Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and contribute to training and development.
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, audit measures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with process improvement projects to enhance team productivity and client satisfaction.
- Step in to cover aspects of the Head of Operations role when required.
About You:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role, ideally within legal, professional services, or a highly regulated environment.
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and time management.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Experience with compliance procedures and client onboarding processes.
- Proficient with IT systems, ideally including practice management software.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Package:
- £35,000
- St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- Excellent benefits
Custody Legal Counsel - Investor Services - Vice President
Posted 9 days ago
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By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
**Team/Role Overview**
Citi's Legal Department in Belfast is a team of approximately 120 staff, covering a range of products and services across Citi's Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa Cluster. The Belfast Legal Department provides a range of services, support and advice to many business areas; incorporating transaction negotiation, master agreement negotiation, and oversight of compliance and regulatory requirements. The role will involve an active engagement with the business, principally out of Belfast, but there will also be daily interaction with the rest of the cluster. The Custody Legal Counsel is a key role in the Belfast Investor Services Legal team, working closely with the product desks across Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa and acting as an important partner to provide advice and assistance at all stages of the product lifecycle.
**What you'll do**
Advise the Custody business, on all aspects of legal risk as it pertains to their business - with respect to (i) negotiations with key platinum clients; (ii) risk issues which materialize in the business; and (iii) regulatory change implementation and associated issues relating to key regulations relevant to the Custody business.
+ Review and negotiate a wide variety of custody legal documentation with internal and external customers to reach agreement on the contents of same, through telephonic or electronic negotiation, and in line with the Investor Services negotiation guidelines as applicable
+ Support the provision of legal guidance and expertise to the Custody Services business lines throughout Europe, UK, Middle East and Africa on relevant Custody product and product development matters including general advice and negotiation and drafting of transaction documentation, contracts and development of relevant templates.
+ Maintain accurate status reports on negotiation developments within the team and exercise best practice in documentation management, negotiation and execution
+ Understand the various legal and regulatory requirements of the Custody business and providing legal support in respect of same
+ Manage day-to-day legal activities, serving as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners
+ Build relationships with various internal stakeholders such as local legal counsels, product, risk, relationship managers and implementation contacts. Partnering with the said internal stakeholders to assess and implement new regulatory requirements, new initiatives/product offerings including assistance with the product approval process .
+ Coordinate the external counsel and providing assistance in budgeting.
**What we'll need from you**
+ Experience working in a fast-paced corporate legal department, law firm, financial services or related industry.
+ Proven analytical and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
+ Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, as well as has the ability to seek and understand instructions from the relevant business stakeholder.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and practices relevant to the product areas and banking/ financial services industry.
+ Confidence and agility in challenging times, and can effectively manage a busy workload comprising work from different financial product areas.
+ Ability to efficiently manage time and competing priorities
+ You must have a high-quality academic record including a Bachelors/ University degree qualification in the relevant discipline of law or equivalent. Post Qualification experience will be advantageous.
**What we can offer you**
You will be expected to develop a strong understanding of Citi's Custody products, services and client base. You will be instrumental in providing legal support and gaining experience in a wide range of product documentation in Custody across a multitude of jurisdictions.
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
+ Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
**Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.**
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**Job Family Group:**
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**Job Family:**
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
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Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
About the Job
Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and financial services? Are you available to start in November? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex licensing and services transactions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Client
Our client is a leading global organization in the financial services and data sector. They are seeking Interim Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team and provide support across a range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory work. The company is committed to innovation and works with high-profile clients worldwide.
The Role
This is a broad in-house role, providing legal and regulatory support to the business. Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing, data, trademark, custom index, research, advisory, and consulting agreements.
- Advising on intellectual property, data usage rights, post-termination obligations, and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting the business with responses to requests for proposals and guiding corporate licensing, branding, and privacy matters.
- Managing outside counsel on specific legal matters where required.
- Leading or participating in projects such as disputes, acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
- Admitted to practice law in the UK or another European jurisdiction.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive day rate.
- Hybrid working model.
- Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, cross-border legal work.
- Opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects.
For more information please contact Luke Masih ( )
Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
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Interim Legal Counsel - Global Financial Services Platform
About the Job
Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and financial services? Are you available to start in November? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex licensing and services transactions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Client
Our client is a leading global organization in the financial services and data sector. They are seeking Interim Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team and provide support across a range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory work. The company is committed to innovation and works with high-profile clients worldwide.
The Role
This is a broad in-house role, providing legal and regulatory support to the business. Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing, data, trademark, custom index, research, advisory, and consulting agreements.
- Advising on intellectual property, data usage rights, post-termination obligations, and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting the business with responses to requests for proposals and guiding corporate licensing, branding, and privacy matters.
- Managing outside counsel on specific legal matters where required.
- Leading or participating in projects such as disputes, acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services or commercial IP licensing contract law.
- Admitted to practice law in the UK or another European jurisdiction.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive day rate.
- Hybrid working model.
- Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, cross-border legal work.
- Opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects.
For more information please contact Luke Masih ( )
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Cross Services Solutions & Business Strategies & Initiatives Head (CSS/BSI), Services Legal
Posted 19 days ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile individual to lead as the Cross Services Solutions and Business Strategies & Initiatives (CSS/BSI) Head. This role involves managing and leading a global team of 20+ lawyers and legal professionals. Reporting to the Global Head of Services Legal, this position encompasses a broad portfolio of legal, risk, and control work impacting the Services Businesses, the Services Legal Team, and the wider Citi Legal Department.
The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner to senior Services legal product heads, Services Business leaders, and supporting functions (including Services COO office, Services In-Business Risk & Control, New Activity Committees, Risk, and ICRM), collaborating closely with other Legal BSI colleagues. A strong understanding of the Services Business products, its strategic direction, regulatory profile, risks, controls, and clients is essential.
The role demands excellent facilitation and communication skills, with an aptitude for developing innovative approaches to knowledge consolidation, contract harmonization, governance practices, and leveraging new technologies to enhance lawyer effectiveness.
**The CSS/BSI Head will be responsible for leading:**
+ Global teams focused on skilled contract-focused legal expertise.
+ Business Strategies and Initiatives (BSI) activities for Services Legal.
+ Strategic coordination of regulatory change, digital innovation, and e-commerce initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Team Leadership & Development:** Lead global teams covering Client Solutions, BSI, Digital, Platforms, Data, and E-commerce Initiatives. Facilitate team evolution and development grounded in sound legal principles, acting as a senior management reporting and escalation point. Oversee staffing, resource coordination, performance, compensation, career development, and personnel-related matters for the team.
+ **Strategic Contribution:** Act as a key contributor to overall strategy, establishing direction and planning for the Services Legal team's needs. Collaborate with Product Legal and Business teams to implement strategic initiatives, including developing policies and managing procedures and controls within the MCA environment with Business, Risk, and Compliance partners.
+ **Regulatory & Compliance Leadership:** Serve as the Global Assessment Unit Regulation Coverage Lead for matters where regulatory change directly impacts Services Legal's processes, engaging closely to manage associated compliance risk.
+ **Business Strategies & Initiatives Leadership:** Lead Cross Services-wide business initiatives, such as supporting Marketing and regulatory change, to foster harmonized practices and procedures across the Services Business.
+ **Best Practices & Transformation:** Work with key stakeholders across Services Legal and the wider Legal department to develop best practices, including transformation, technology, knowledge management, and digitization. This includes clarifying roles and responsibilities, supporting broader efficiency innovation, and career development.
+ **Business & External Representation:** Represent Services Legal on Business committees (e.g., Documentation Governance Committees, Services Partnership & Innovation Origination Forum, Services AI Governance Forum), demonstrating conversance with Citi's standards and policies. Represent Citi externally with clients, government bodies, or other organizations.
+ **Strategic Investments Advice:** Advise the Services Strategic Investments team on technology, contract lifecycle, innovation, and digitization initiatives.
+ **Specialized Legal Support (Including Digital and Innovation):** Provide specialized legal and regulatory support for digital assets, tokenization, and third-party tech collaborations, partnering with business-specific product legal functions and enterprise regulatory legal teams. Support and direct the Services Legal Digital Task Force, promoting adoption of Citi's AI tools and expanding digital expertise.
+ **Collaboration & Influence:** Collaborate effectively with subject matter expert legal colleagues and lead through influence.
+ **Risk Assessment & Management:** Appropriately assess risk in business decisions, safeguarding Citi's reputation, clients, and assets. Drive compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, adhere to Policy, apply sound ethical judgment, and escalate/manage/report control issues transparently. Effectively supervise others and ensure accountability.
**Qualifications**
+ Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills.
+ Significant legal experience, including managerial experience.
+ Excellent written, verbal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
+ Strategic acumen.
**Preferred Skills/Experience**
+ Familiarity with Services products and knowledge of international law and practices relevant to Services Legal.
+ Knowledge of Citi Legal processes, technology, operations, risks, and controls.
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL FTC - MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES - START ASAP
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FILM & TV PRODUCTION SERVICES
FIXED TERM CONTRACT, START ASAP
FULL TIME OR 4 DAYS/WEEK
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Work Behind the Scenes of Major Film & TV Productions
Are you a commercially minded lawyer ready for your next challenge in the entertainment and media world? We're looking for a skilled Associate Legal Counsel to join a global leader in film and TV production services on a fixed-term contract , supporting their legal operations across the UK and Europe.
This is your chance to be part of an agile, collaborative legal team that advises on everything from high-value equipment rental agreements to licensing deals for studio space used by some of the world’s biggest productions.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft and negotiate studio and equipment rental agreements with major film & TV clients
- Provide pragmatic legal and business affairs advice to stakeholders on procurement, licensing, MSAs etc
- Work across commercial contracts, IP, real estate, employment, and corporate law
- Collaborate with external counsel, lead due diligence, and manage strategic legal projects
- Contribute to internal legal training and mentor one junior team member
- You must be a qualified lawyer (indicatively c.3–6 years PQE, but this is flexible) with solid commercial contracts experience
- Strong communication skills and business acumen
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, international environment
- A passion for film and television – or at least an appreciation for what happens behind the scenes!
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset
Immediate start preferred.
Interested? Apply now to help power the global content industry – from behind the scenes.
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