29 jobs found in Guildford

Legal Secretary Guildford | Hybrid working | 14-month maternity cover Salary up to £35,000 Are you a highly organised Legal Secretary who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, professional team? An established and well-regarded law firm in Guildford is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join them on a 14-month maternity contract. This is a varied, hands-on role offering hybrid working, excellent exposure to high-quality legal work and the chance to make a real impact. The role You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, helping to keep matters running smoothly from start to finish. Responsibilities include: Supporting solicitors and partners with day-to-day administration Opening and closing files and maintaining case management systems Managing billing processes and supporting month-end activities Diary management, meeting coordination and deadline tracking Audio and copy typing, document formatting and...

Legal Secretary (Ad-Hoc cover) Location: Uxbridge Salary: £17–£18 per hour + holiday pay We are working with a great company based in Uxbridge who are looking for an experienced and adaptable Legal Secretary to provide ad-hoc support to their legal team. This role is ideal for a flexible Legal Secretary who is confident supporting busy professionals and can step in seamlessly when required. This role is purely to cover holiday cover and busy periods throughout the year and we are looking for someone who would love to pick up ad-hoc work but not looking for full-time, permanent commitment. We have had a hugely successful relationship with someone who has provided this cover for us for many years and has now decided to full retire. About the Role As a Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting the legal team with their day-to-day operations. Responsibilities will include: Drafting and formatting legal documents Managing diaries, appointments, and meetings Handling...

Legal Counsel £750 - £800 Per Day (Umbrella) | 9 Month Maternity Contract | London, Hybrid   We are supporting a large, internationally operating organisation with the appointment of an experienced Legal Counsel to join its commercial legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a high-impact role supporting complex, cross-border commercial activity in a fast-paced, regulated environment.   The successful candidate will work closely with senior legal stakeholders and business leaders, providing both strategic and hands-on legal support across commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, ethics, and dispute resolution.   Key Responsibilities Provide end-to-end legal support on complex commercial arrangements, including cross-border and public sector contracts Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of customer, supplier and partner agreements Support procurement and tender processes, including advising on public procurement legislation Contribute to the development of...

Legal Disrepair Surveyor North London £330 per day A North London local authority is recruiting an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to support its housing service on an interim basis. The role is delivery-focused and sits squarely in the legal disrepair space. Responsibilities: * Inspecting residential properties subject to legal disrepair claims * Preparing clear, robust technical reports for use in legal proceedings * Supporting both pre-litigation and litigated cases * Advising on remedial works, costs, and realistic programmes * Working with legal services, housing teams, contractors, and external solicitors * Acting as an expert witness where required Requirements: * Proven experience managing housing disrepair cases, ideally within a local authority * Strong understanding of the legal disrepair process and court expectations * Experience producing Part 35 compliant reports *...

An opportunity for an experienced Client Account Team Leader to join a Finance team in London. Reporting to the Chief Cashier, you will supervise two client cashiers within a wider team, ensuring accurate processing of client account transactions, high service standards, and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day supervision and support of client cashiers Oversight of the client account inbox and escalation of queries Accurate processing and authorisation of client account transactions and bank reconciliations Ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and AML requirements Liaise with fee earners and partners to resolve client account queries Support audits, process improvements, and team developmentAbout You Proven experience as a Senior Legal Cashier (supervisory experience desirable) Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and online banking systems Highly accurate, organised, and deadline-driven Confident communicator with strong Excel...

A well-established firm in Woodford Green is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its accounts team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The firm has a broad practice covering residential and commercial conveyancing, litigation, family, and private client work. This role will suit someone with solid legal cashiering experience who is confident working in a client-facing environment and able to manage financial processes accurately and discreetly. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the firm • Processing client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules • Undertaking daily banking duties, including bank reconciliations • Managing petty cash administration and reconciliation • Preparing cheques and processing bank transfers • Administering the purchase ledger • Assisting with VAT administration and returns • Supporting month-end and year-end procedures • Reviewing completion statements • Checking and posting invoices Skills...

Service Care Legal are currently working on behalf of a local authority in the Hertfordshire area who are seeking a Property Legal Assistant to join their team. Please see below further details about this role.   ROLE:                  Property Legal Assistant LOCATION:         Hertfordshire RATE:                   £24ph umbrella / £21.49ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £19.17ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT:        3-month ongoing contract, 37 hours per week   Please note that this role would predominantly be office-based, with possibility of home working available once settled in.   The Role Supporting the delivery of property-related legal services, ensuring best use of the Council’s property assets Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing, including Right to Buy matters Drafting legally binding documents, correspondence and completion statements Identifying and escalating legal irregularities or potential fraudulent activity  The Person A law-related qualification...

Anti-Social Behaviour Resolution Specialist Location: Staines (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) Rate: £27.95 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Short-term temporary assignment – 8–12 weeks DBS: Enhanced DBS required Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Anti-Social Behaviour Resolution Specialist to join a housing provider on a short-term temporary basis. This is a high-impact role, managing complex ASB cases and supporting communities through effective enforcement, partnership working, and victim-focused case management. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of high-level and complex anti-social behaviour cases from initial report through to resolution Investigate ASB complaints, gather evidence, and take appropriate enforcement action Prepare statements, serve notices, and support legal action including court proceedings where required Provide clear advice and guidance to victims, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators Work closely with internal...

Our client based in Uxbridge is seeking a 6 month Temporary Assistant Manager working within their Legal Team.  Hybrid working 3 days office/2 days home. ROLE AT A GLANCE: The position of Temporary Assistant Manager to help manage the corporate governance of wholly owned of the clients EMEA based companies (50-55) across 30+ jurisdictions   HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT: Working with the Legal team to support EMEA legal entities on legal entity changes and updates, including but not limited to, director changes, filings, minutes, board meetings, dividend payments, resolutions, arranging translations, changes to company constitutions, execution of documents and management of POAs; Liaising with Corporate Legal in Los Angeles to ensure appropriate governance of entities within EMEA and supporting with policy and training within EMEA Monitoring local legal entity requirements and advising on changes of the same on at least a quarterly basis and providing updates to relevant...

Commercial Manager QDC / SSCR - Hybrid Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager QDC / SSCR to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will lead post contract management across complex engagements, ensuring contractual compliance, value delivery, and effective risk mitigation. This is a key role that brings together legal, delivery, procurement, sales, and finance teams to protect business interests while supporting strategic outcomes. About the Role - Commercial Manager QDC / SSCR As a Commercial Manager QDC / SSCR, you will manage Qualified Defence Contract activities including negotiation, structuring, and preparation of statements of work for governance approval. You will maintain contract documentation, ensure compliance with internal governance, and lead cross functional collaboration to resolve issues and support delivery. Responsibilities include creating templates, supporting BAU contract...

QDC Subject Matter Expert - Hybrid Must have an Active SC Clearance An opportunity has arisen for a QDC Subject Matter Expert to support Defence and National Security programmes focused on Qualifying Defence Contracts and Single Source Contract Regulations. This role suits a specialist with strong post award contract management experience who understands the regulatory, commercial, and governance requirements of QDC and QSC delivery. The position offers hybrid working, with travel to Basingstoke and Bracknell as required. About the Role - QDC Subject Matter Expert As a QDC Subject Matter Expert, you will provide specialist support across post award contract management, compliance, and risk management for QDC and QSC engagements. You will support contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and dispute resolution in line with SSRO regulations. The role involves working closely with commercial and delivery teams to ensure correct application of pricing, allowable costs, and...

Security Consultant – GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Location: Reading (Remote role with once or twice per month on-site)  Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Contract: Until May 2026 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Consultant (GRC) to join a global technology organisation that’s expanding its EMEA cyber security consulting practice and investing heavily in a new Centre of Excellence. This is a hands-on consulting position delivering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects for major enterprise clients — including risk management, cloud security governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18 and COBIT. You’ll play a key role in engaging with senior stakeholders, assessing cyber maturity, and driving best-practice improvements across a range of industries. Key Responsibilities Deliver Cyber GRC consulting engagements end-to-end — from scoping and planning through to delivery and close-out. Provide advisory...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a client in the Harrow area of London, for a contract post that we have for a Criminal Justice based team. The role will include you managing a majority Criminal Justice based caseload with some clients on the caseload having substance misuse issues also, so experience of mixed caseload management is advantagous. Ideally you will have expeience with CJ interventions, delivering RA's DRR and ATR assessments. Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: £19.00 to £21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme

About the Role At Connect2Hackney, we are recruiting for a skilled Lawyer to join our Legal & Governance Services team. We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate they are part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, understanding the Council's key priorities. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of corporate strategies and operational plans. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision , while providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council's services. Key Responsibilities Case Management: Manage a demanding caseload of legal matters and complex reports , ensuring compliance with the Service's practice management standards. Advocacy: Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals. Advisory: Deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, and Members and...

Are you a senior procurement professional who excels in end-to-end execution? Do you thrive in a role where you can own the process, from initial request to contract finalisation? Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to serve as a critical partner for their global business operations. You will be the driving force behind the procurement lifecycle, ensuring that international teams across Marketing, Services, and Technology are equipped to succeed. You aren't just managing a process; you are delivering excellence and building the operational rigor that powers a global enterprise. The Impact You'll Make Strategic Execution Ownership: Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for international stakeholders, independently managing multiple concurrent requisitions and contracts from intake through completion. Contract Development & Quality Control: Lead the coordination of drafting and reviewing MSAs, SOWs, and amendments. You...

Our client is seeking a locum In-House Healthcare Solicitor to join their team on a fully remote basis. Our client is a nationally recognised charity providing vital healthcare and end-of-life services. They are committed to ensuring the highest standards of care, governance, and ethical practice. This is a key advisory role, providing specialist legal support across healthcare, regulatory, and governance matters, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams. The In-House Healthcare Solicitor will deliver comprehensive legal advice across the organisation, with a particular focus on healthcare law and regulatory compliance. The role is highly collaborative and advisory, supporting directors and senior stakeholders in managing legal risk and meeting statutory obligations. While the remit is broad, healthcare law forms a core part of the position. Key Responsibilities • Advising on healthcare law and regulation relevant to the charity’s operations • Drafting and...

Job description BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for an eLearning Developer to join our client, a firm, based in London. This is a contract position running until the end of September with an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: We are looking for an experienced eLearning Developer to re-develop and enhance digital learning materials that support the rollout and ongoing adoption of the new eDiscovery tool and related processes. Focuses on digital content, assessments, and compliance validation for ongoing access.Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist (Trainer), BC lead, and project team to ensure eLearning reflects current eDiscovery functionality, workflows, and compliance requirements. Re-develop existing eLearning modules to improve usability, accuracy, and learner engagement. Design and implement assessments and knowledge checks to confirm user competence and compliance...

Senior Contracts Advisor (Derivatives) Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Contracts Advisor based in London on an initial 6-month contract basis. The company We’re working with a global energy and petrochemicals company involved in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable energy while investing in cleaner technologies and sustainable practices worldwide. Responsibilities: Advise business and support functions on standard and complex contracts (e.g., ISDAs, framework agreements, Broker agreements, SLAs), ensuring regulatory and compliance. Provide guidance on derivatives contracts and commercial/contractual risks for traders, ensuring contracts are fit for purpose. Negotiate contracts for OTC derivative transactions, trade confirmations, and ad hoc agreements, maintaining compliance with the companies’ policies. Support resolution of contractual disputes, liaising with...

Due to planned growth, my client is seeking a locum Private Client Solicitor to join their team in London. Assignment Details • Locum position • Initial duration: 3 months • High likelihood of extension or potential permanent route • Hybrid arrangement with preferred office attendance Tuesday–Thursday • Immediate start preferred. The Opportunity The incoming solicitor will join the Probate arm of a rapidly scaling company known for delivering a more human and technology-enabled approach to estate administration and estate planning. The role sits at the heart of their legal service, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive clear, compassionate and streamlined support. This role suits someone looking for something different from the traditional private client environment—more autonomy, faster pace, and the chance to influence how legal services evolve. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full probate caseload, including complex grant-only and estate...

Finance Executive (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location: Central London Sector: Financial Services / Independent Financial Advice About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Independent Financial Advisory firm based in Central London, for a Finance Executive to join their technical and client support function on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role sits firmly within technical support and report writing, working closely with Consultants and Directors to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant financial planning advice. It is not an advisory role and would suit someone who enjoys technical analysis, research, and producing suitability documentation rather than progressing into an adviser position. Key Responsibilities Research and technical assessment of cases submitted by Consultants Drafting accurate, compliant...