40 jobs found in Bexley

Are you ready to step back into a role where your organisational skills and conveyancing experience truly shine? Whether you've taken time out for family, travel, study, or simply to recharge-this could be the perfect opportunity to ease confidently back into the workplace with a supportive, friendly team. We're looking for a Conveyancing Secretary to join our well-established property department on a 9‑month contract. This role is ideal for someone with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys being at the heart of a busy, people-focused environment. Are you an organized and proactive individual with a passion for providing excellent administrative support? Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a dynamic Conveyancing Secretary to join their vibrant team in Redbridge. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the backbone of a legal team, this role could be perfect for you! Key Responsibilities: As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will play an essential...

Our client is looking for Maternity Cover Conveyancing Secretary Monday-Friday Office Based Are you an organized and proactive individual with a passion for providing excellent administrative support? Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a dynamic Conveyancing Secretary to join their vibrant team in Redbridge. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the backbone of a legal team, this role could be perfect for you! Key Responsibilities: As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will play an essential role in supporting the fee earner and ensuring the smooth operation of the conveyancing process. Your day-to-day activities will include: Secretarial Support: Provide efficient audio and copy typing of documents using TFB Partner for Windows or other relevant software. Client Interaction: Answer telephone calls and handle personal inquiries from clients and other parties, recording messages accurately and ensuring follow-up actions are completed effectively. Mail...

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – Remote / Hybrid Location: Remote / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and can be performed remotely with visits to our client head office in London. The role is deemed as being outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including as follows: Development Consent Order (DCO) * Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including. * Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel. * Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions. * Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments,...

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – London Location: London This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and will be based in our clients offices in central London ¾ days per week. The role is deemed as being outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including as follows: Development Consent Order (DCO) * Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including. * Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel. * Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions. * Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder...

Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) – SaaS | 9–12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid – typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9–12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, supporting a fast-paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals, playing a key role in contract triage and day-to-day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a...

Legal Assistant £35,000 - £38,000 per annum London About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support its busy Legal Services team across areas including safeguarding, litigation, commercial contracts and property. You’ll assist experienced solicitors and principal lawyers with routine casework, draft legal documents, prepare court bundles and help manage the workflow of a dynamic in-house legal team. Key Responsibilities: * Assist qualified lawyers in preparing legal documentation and court bundles. * Support routine casework across litigation, contracts, property, and safeguarding teams. * Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders including counsel. * Help with billing/fee processing and document management. Requirements: * Law degree plus completed LPC or has passed SQE1 and SQE2 (or equivalent). * Good organisational and communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure and collaborate within a team....

Legal / Disrepair Administrator Role Working with a large Housing Organisation Working with a Large Repairs Organisation based in North London Hybrid working - 2/3 days a week in the office £18 - 19ph PAYE We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services. The Role Your main responsibility will be supporting the team in day-to-day administration duties of our Legal Disrepair and Complex Case Specialist as well as assisting from time to time with contract administration duties for both responsive repair and empty homes service delivery. This includes working closely with tenants, contractors, solicitors What we need you to do: * Accurately scrutinise documents related to disrepair claims. * Assist the Legal Disrepair Surveyor - Complex Case Specialist with managing disrepair works, including opening new files and updating existing files. * Assist with providing accurate updates to our Damp,...

Service Care Legal are working with a long-established and well-regarded law firm in North West London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client department.   ROLE:                  Legal Secretary (Private Client) LOCATION           North West London (office based) SALARY:              £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience / interview) HOURS:               Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm   The Role You will primarily support the Private Client team, assisting with matters such as: Wills Probate and administration of estates General private client work Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence  The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a legal secretary (Private Client experience preferred) Strong organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks If this sounds like an...

Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager Local Authority | South East London A large local authority based in South East London is seeking an experienced Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager to lead and manage internal audit and counter-fraud activity across a complex, high-profile public-sector organisation. This is a senior interim opportunity for an accomplished audit and fraud professional who can provide assurance, leadership, and robust investigation capability while supporting the statutory responsibilities of the Section 151 function. Assignment Details Pay Rate: £44.09 per hour (Umbrella) May negotiate higher for exceptional candidates based on experience Contract Length: 11 months (ongoing assignment) Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Office Location: Woolwich area, South East London (SE18)The Role The Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective audit coverage across council services, managing a large professional team,...

Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer Initial 6‑Month Contract | £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella) | Full-Time (36 hrs, Mon-Fri) Fully On-Site Across Multiple Newham Locations | Must Have Own Vehicle + Clean UK Driving Licence Are you an experienced Property Enforcement or Housing Standards professional ready for your next challenge? We're recruiting for a skilled Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer to support Newham's property licensing schemes and ensure safe, compliant housing across the borough. ✨ What's on Offer Initial 6‑month contract £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella) Full-time, 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Fully on-site role across various Newham properties Must have your own vehicle + clean UK driving licence 🔎 Essential Experience To be successful, you'll need: HHSRS certification Strong background in property inspections and enforcement Experience with HMO licensing, property licensing schemes, and housing regulation Damp and mould.Disrepair experience 🧭...

Hearings Officer 3 months temp, mainly remote – only 1 day office based, near Elephant and Castle. £17.58 per hour (equivalent to £32 000). Working 35 hours per week. This is a dynamic, high-responsibility role at the heart of professional regulatory hearings. As a Hearings Officer, you will manage complex and often high-profile fitness to practise hearings, ensuring they run smoothly, fairly and in line with legislative requirements. You will work independently in a fast-paced, pressurised acting as the central point of contact for panel members, registrants, witnesses and legal representatives. Key Responsibilities * Lead the coordination and delivery of fitness to practise hearings. * Act as the primary liaison for all hearing participants. * Help to resolve issues and ensure hearings progress effectively. * Manage high-risk and high-profile cases with professionalism. * Provide compassionate support to vulnerable participants. * Oversee complex logistics,...

GRC Analyst – 3-month contract – Fully Remote My Customer is looking for an experienced GRC Analyst to join the organisation to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance practices and will lead the delivery of ISO 27001 certification within the next 12 months. The GRC Analyst will focus on maintaining current ISO and SOC 2 standards within the business. Technical understanding would be beneficial but not essential. Knowledge of the requirements of the above standards in relation to contracts and vendor relationships is essential. Key Skills & Experience from the GRC Analyst: Proven experience in a GRC, security risk, or compliance role Certifications for ISO 27001 (Lead Implementer/Auditor), would be required Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS, and data protection standards Onboarding/vendor risk management experience Hands-on experience supporting or leading ISO 27001 certification activities Solid understanding of risk assessment,...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Review Officer to lead on statutory housing and homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996. This is a specialist role within the Housing Service, responsible for conducting complex reviews relating to homelessness duties, suitability of accommodation and housing register decisions. The successful candidate will require detailed legislative knowledge, strong analytical skills and the ability to produce legally robust decisions within statutory timescales. The Role ·Lead and administer statutory reviews under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. ·Conduct s.202 reviews relating to homelessness decisions, suitability of temporary accommodation and discharge of duty. ·Undertake s.166a reviews in relation to Housing Register decisions. ·Certify what housing duty is owed and how that duty should be discharged in accordance with legislation and policy. ·Assess the reasonableness of decisions in light of legislation, case law...

Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer - SC Clearance Up to £400 per day - Inside IR35 Primarily Remote 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer with active SC Clearance to provide clear regulatory compliance support, data protection regulations and data privacy laws for an end client within Financial Services. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Compliance & DPO (Data Protection Office) Officer within Financial Services. Active SC Clearance. The ability to provide expert knowledge of Data Protection regulations and Data Privacy Laws including GDPR. Demonstrable experience developing and managing information and data security assurance programmes. Previous experience conducting data privacy compliance assurance reviews and managing Information Data Security within a large, complex environment. The ability to provide SME guidance and advice in...

I am seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a local authority legal team in London. The role involves advising and representing on various employment law matters in a temporary capacity. Client Details This legal department operates within a local authority, providing essential legal services to support its operations. The organisation is a large entity dedicated to serving the community and upholding legal standards. Description Provide expert legal advice on employment law matters to stakeholders. Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures. Represent the organisation in employment tribunals and hearings. Working knowledge of TUPE. Conduct legal research to support cases and decision-making. Manage a caseload of employment law matters efficiently. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with employment legislation. Assist in resolving workplace disputes and grievances.Profile A successful Employment Lawyer will have: A recognised...

Contract & Compliance Lead Working Pattern: Full Time (9am - 5pm, 2 days in office per week) Hourly Rate: £20ph Duration: 1-2 months - on-going (no end date confirmed) Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for compliance and contract management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Energy Industry, is seeking a Contract & Compliance Lead to join their Finance and Business Services team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance, effective contract management, and procurement excellence. Why Work With Us? Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while collaborating in the office two days per week! Prime Location: Office is just a 6-minute walk from London Bridge train station, making your daily commute a breeze Professional Growth: This role offers potential extension and ample opportunities for career advancement Key Responsibilities: Support the development of Collaborative...

We're recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a Housing Services directorate, providing specialist procurement and contract management expertise across a broad portfolio of housing contracts. This is a key governance and assurance role, responsible for ensuring effective contract management arrangements are in place across housing services, supporting best value, compliance and strong financial control across high-profile contracts including repairs, maintenance, major works and professional services. The Role ·Maintain and develop a contract management strategy for Housing Services, ensuring appropriate governance and management controls. ·Provide expert advice on procurement regulations, Council policies, Standing Orders and relevant UK legislation. ·Manage and maintain a comprehensive log of all Housing contracts, ensuring contract management systems are accurate and up to date. ·Support strategic and annual performance reviews of housing contracts and...

Conveyancing Paralegal - 12 Month FTC (Immediate Start) We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm who are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy property team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment with an immediate start available. The firm is looking for a confident and organised Conveyancing Paralegal to provide essential support to fee earners during a particularly busy period. The Firm The Conveyancing Paralegal will join a respected practice known for delivering high quality legal services to a broad client base. The firm offers a collaborative working culture, strong supervision and a friendly team environment. The Role The Residential Conveyancing team manage a varied caseload of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. You will play a key role in ensuring files progress...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Contract Details: Type: Temporary Pay: £25.07 per hour (PAYE) / £32.76 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Frizlands Admin Offices & Depot Working Arrangements: On site Hours: Rota, that includes out of hours, weekends and evenings as requiredEssential Criteria: You must have a full UK driver's license and have access to own vehicle You must be competent in all aspects of environmental enforcement and statutory noiseSkills Required: Be able to Demonstrate a sound understanding of environmental and statutory legislation/enforcement powers available, evidence of producing/serving legal notices and acting as a prosecution/expert witness Experience of undertaking enforcement activity in a similar frontline role including evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing under Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 caution, use of...

Solicitor - Locum / Temporary / Fixed-Term Contract Competitive, dependent on experience and role London (various local authorities) About the Role We are recruiting qualified Solicitors to work across London local authorities on locum, temporary or fixed-term contracts. These roles provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of public sector legal matters, including property, planning, contracts, litigation, governance, social care and employment law. You will work directly with in-house legal teams, advising on day-to-day legal matters, drafting documents and supporting local authority decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Provide high-quality legal advice to local authority departments and committees. * Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements. * Support litigation matters, including correspondence, court documentation and case preparation. * Assist with governance, compliance and risk management matters. *...