52 Legal jobs in Oxford

Up to 70,000 + Car Allowance
Based in Newbury | Covering M3 Corridor & Dorset

Our client, a leading property maintenance and refurbishment contractor, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee planned works within the social housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation delivering high-quality refurbishments across the South of England

As Contract Manager, you'll take full ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You'll lead project delivery across a range of planned maintenance works, building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Project Oversight & Communication

• Provide regular weekly and monthly updates to senior management.

• Maintain clear and timely communication with all stakeholders including clients and commercial teams.

• Hold regular meetings to assess progress and resolve issues proactively.

Health & Safety

• Ensure strict compliance with all health & safety regulations across sites.

• Conduct monthly site audits to enforce safety standards.

Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Ensure accurate site reporting and documentation in line with company procedures.

Commercial & Budget Management

• Monitor project budgets and manage cost control in collaboration with the commercial team.

• Identify and mitigate potential project risks.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee site inspections and quality assurance processes to ensure works meet specifications and industry standards.

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance across all project teams.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead project teams, providing support and guidance.

• Manage client relationships and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Continuously assess and adjust resource allocation for optimum delivery.

Exciting Opportunity: Contracts Manager (Decarbonisation Focus)

Our Client, a leading UK contractor with over 35 years of experience across social housing, healthcare, and commercial sectors, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Projects team based in Oxford. This is a key role supporting the delivery of high-quality property services, with a strong focus on decarbonisation.

About the Role:

As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Acting as the main point of contact for both clients and subcontractors, you'll manage expectations, maintain strong relationships, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing project plans
• Monitoring progress on-site
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met
• Overseeing multiple projects at once
• Working closely with Estimators and Quantity Surveyors on project variations

What We're Looking For:

• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, including a minimum of 2 years in decarbonisation projects
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (50,000, depending on experience)
• Car allowance and fuel card
• 31 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, pension contributions, and access to employee support programmes

Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading Renewable Energy EPC in international solar and BESS to recruit a Contracts Manager for its UK arm of the business.

The Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to 75,000, plus a great benefits package too. I'm also open to hearing from those who prefer remote working as long as you can attend critical office meetings in the South, with site visits across the UK being a pre-requisite when required.

If you're am EPC Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an organisation who're at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Project Management Lead you will:

• Be the lead when it comes to the management of EPC contracts, as well as other associated service and supply contracts
• Work in partnership with the legal and procurements professionals within the business to develop framework agreements with key suppliers
• Consider all aspects of risk management, be the lead with any contractual disputes, escalations and/or claims
• (Continue to) develop and maintain standards and processes for contract management across EPC projects including KPIs to monitor performance
• Mentor other staff within the business with contract management understanding and capability
• Look at continuous development of contracting strategy, ensuring projects are delivered with high quality and cost efficiency

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or legal discipline
• Experience in dealing with NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Demonstrable experience of satisfying any contractual disputes or claims
• Working technical knowledge of BESS or Solar is a huge advantage but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

The Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:

• An excellent communicator and fluent in English with excellent writing skills too
• A genuine self-starter and a passion for Renewables
• A strong character with a great cultural fit to a larger SME sized business

• Salary up to 75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus based on KPIs
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Laptop, phone and PPE
• Up to 6% employer pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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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Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in residential groundworks? Looking for more than just another job?

Join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for major residential developers across the South West.

Our client has a strong pipeline of residential projects and a reputation for quality, they are expanding the operations team and looking for a proactive, hands-on Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites and ensure smooth delivery from start to finish.

The company pride themselves on a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, respect, and high standards drive success. If you're someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and deliver multiple residential groundwork projects, from pre-start to handover

Coordinate with site managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

Oversee budgets, schedules, and health & safety standards

Lead site teams with a focus on quality, safety, and performance

Solve problems on-site and maintain excellent client relationships

Report progress to senior management and contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

Knowledge of all aspects of residential groundworks including foundations, roads, drainage, and infrastructure

Excellent project and people management skills

Commercially astute with good contract and cost control knowledge

Strong leadership and communication skills

A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-first approach

Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

Be part of a growing company with exciting long-term plans

Enjoy a genuine team culture where your voice is heard and valued

Receive a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus scheme, and more

Work with a leadership team that invests in people and supports your development

Deliver meaningful projects that shape communities

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry , please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

PPM Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a contracts manager with Grounds maintenance experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, demonstrating that we understand their business needs.
• To evaluate, propose and implement service changes managing any financial, people and operational implications.
• To identify new business opportunities - including new clients, partnerships
• Proactively manage general work standards and KPI's on a monthly basis within agreed targets.
• Work on own initiative and undertake effective problem solving as and when required.
• Produce and complete all related administrative processes, record keeping and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare job pricing in line with company expectations and fulfilling the client's needs.
• Liaise regularly and in person with clients in a professional manner effectively managing issues, offering innovations, additional services, and performance feedback.
• To manage and motivate your team ensuring consistently good levels of attendance, quality and quantity of output.
• To manage your team to ensure productive and professional relationships within the team, with other employees, managers, clients, the public, end users and external agencies.
• To effectively recruit and promote the right people within your area of responsibility and to identify the ongoing development needs of your team via formal and informal processes.
• To manage all performance matters in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide on job coaching for your direct reports and ensure training is taking place within your area of responsibility for your operational teams.
• Participate in self-development via appraisal outcomes and other methods of feedback.
• Participation in other business projects.

Relevant Qualification and Training

(Ideally one or more of the qualifications listed below, or other relevant qualification dependent upon site or contract)

• Horticultural knowledge desirable
• Experience of managing teams in a similar role preferred
• Experience of working in contracting or maintenance sectors

To apply please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

• Sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• Freehold and leasehold matters

• Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer from 1 years + PQE within the area of Residential Conveyancing
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent client care skills
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
• Ability to manage a busy, varied caseload
• IT literate

• Salary of 47,000+ and dependent on level of experience
• Flexibleworking
• Pension plan

Junior Contracts Manager (Landscaping/Construction)

Thatcham

40,000-45,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance + Training + Progression

Are you a Junior Contracts Manager or similar with a background in Construction looking to progression your career to a Contracts Manager for an ambitious, industry leading company where the work you do will be a tangible impact on the continued growth of the business?

Do you want to join a company who will invest in your professional development and technical skillset, allowing you to take the next step in your career, with further development chances to senior leadership and beyond?

On offer is the chance to join a well-established and growing commercial landscaping business where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects, for a company who put a much higher emphasis on quality, rather than quantity.

In this role you will take ownership of multiple commercial landscaping projects from mobilization to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards - all while leading site teams and building strong client relationships

This role would suit a Junior Contracts Manager or similar with a construction background that is looking to progress their career to Contract Management.

The Role

• Manage the delivery of multiple commercial landscaping projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across all sites.
• Lead, coordinate, and support site teams including supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, developers, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships and clear communication.

The Person

• Site Manager or similar with a background in Construction
• Looking to move into Contract Management
• Driving License

Keywords: Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Construction, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Horticulture, Soft Landscaping, Commercial Landscape Projects, CSCS

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Do you have legal assistant experience? Are you a team player?

Our client has a wonderful opportunity for someone to join their team and really make a difference. You will be supporting the Fee Earners and be a vital part of the expanding team.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
li>Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Competitive pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Typing correspondence
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Answering phone calls
• Formatting and updating documents
• Working on Excel spreadsheets
• Archiving and closing files
• Managing administration processes
• Making tea and coffees for the team
• General ad hoc duties.
• Working to deadlines
• Working with confidential and sensitive matters

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential or experience within a law firm in an administrative capacity
• Strong IT skills and ability to work between different systems
• Ability to provide strong administrative support               

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