22 jobs found in London Borough of Merton

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....

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...

Supported Housing Officer – Croydon – £25.15 LTD Umbrella p/h Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer to join a leading Housing Association on a 16-week temporary contract based in Croydon. This is a site-based, customer-focused role delivering intensive housing management across supported housing schemes. You will work closely with vulnerable residents, managing agents, and support providers to sustain tenancies, manage complex cases, and ensure properties remain safe, compliant, and well-managed. Role Overview You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management service across a supported housing portfolio. This includes tenancy management, partnership working, compliance monitoring, and providing a visible presence across schemes to support residents and improve outcomes. Key Responsibilities Deliver intensive housing management to residents with support needs Act as the main point of contact for managing...

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. *...

Interim Asbestos Manager West London 6-Month Contract £400 per day (Inside IR35) Panoramic Associates is supporting a London Borough to appoint an experienced Interim Asbestos Manager to lead and strengthen asbestos compliance across a substantial and diverse housing portfolio. This is a key leadership role with responsibility as the designated competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. You will drive regulatory compliance, oversee operational delivery, and provide assurance to senior leadership that asbestos risks are being managed effectively and transparently. This opportunity offers genuine influence, shaping policy, improving data integrity, enhancing contractor performance, and ensuring residents remain at the centre of service delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead as the designated competent person under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, ensuring robust asbestos management across our client's housing stock. Develop, review, and implement...

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Senior Posts Lawyer/ Qualified Solicitor Pay Rate £45-£50 an hour Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 6 month contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Barking Town Hall Description Role Duties: · Under supervision, to undertake and manage a full caseload of legal work in the area of Contracts and Procurement law and progress to conclusion. · Carry out research and provide legal advice to a range of internal and external clients. · Provide legal support to the Council to enable and facilitate the provision of high-quality legal service. · Prepare, negotiate, draft and agree Council contracts, legal agreements and documents, including works, services, supplies and other contracts, and all other necessary and appropriate documentation associated with matters in the area of Contract and Procurement Law. · Provide legal advice in relation to and prepare formal Legal Implications under...

Child Protection Advisor | Ealing Council Locum contract £45 per hour Senior advisory and quality assurance role Hybrid working available High-impact strategic safeguarding position Ealing Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Child Protection Advisor to join its Children’s Services on a locum basis. This is a senior-level role suited to an advanced practitioner with extensive safeguarding experience, offering an excellent rate and the opportunity to influence frontline practice, quality assurance, and service improvement. About Ealing Council Ealing Council is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding practice and continuous service improvement. The authority offers a supportive and progressive working environment, where experienced professionals are empowered to drive standards, mentor staff, and shape strategic safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and consultation on complex safeguarding and child protection...

Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.40 per hour / Umbrella: £36.98 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital...

Senior Litigation Lawyer Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract London Borough Council Hybrid Working - 3 days per week on-site An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Litigation Lawyer to join a large and well-established in-house litigation team within a London Local Authority. This is a pivotal role providing high-quality litigation and advisory services to the Council, its departments and officers across a wide range of complex and high-profile matters. The Role Manage your own varied and demanding caseload with minimal supervision. Carry out complex and varied litigation at all levels of Court and First tier and Upper Tribunal. Matters include (but are not limited to): Commercial property litigation Contract disputes Injunction proceedings Judicial review Complex debt litigation General civil and public law litigation About You A qualified lawyer authorised to conduct litigation (Solicitor, Barrister...

Planning Lawyer Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract London Borough Council Hybrid Working Key Responsibilities Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements and Highway Agreements. Advising on planning appeals and attending Planning Committees. Researching complex areas of planning law and presenting advice in clear, practical terms. About You You will be a practising lawyer - qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister (having completed pupillage) or Fellow of CILEX. Experience managing both routine and complex legal matters. Strong experience in planning law within a local authority setting. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring...

FX/Payments Product Owner Contract: 6 Months Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Overview: We are seeking an experienced FX and Payments Product Owner to join a leading financial services organisation on a six-month contract. This is a key role driving the delivery of innovative, compliant and customer-centric foreign exchange and payments solutions across a complex technology transformation programme. You will work with multi-country, cross-functional teams, including Technology, Legal, Product, Compliance, Operations and Business, to define, prioritise and deliver new features that enhance customer experience, optimise transaction flows and align with evolving market standards and regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead end to end delivery of FX and Payments initiatives from concept through to implementation Define and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements Collaborate with engineering,...

Job Title: Privacy Operations Specialist Location: London, 2-3 days in the office Working pattern: Full time via an Umbrella Company Contract Length: 12 months Role Summary Are you passionate about privacy and data protection? Our client is seeking a Privacy Operations Specialist to join their dynamic Information Governance Department! This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help shape and maintain a robust EMEA privacy program. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at translating complex privacy regulations into actionable processes, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas In this pivotal role, you'll be the backbone of our privacy operations, ensuring compliance and proactive risk mitigation. Your day-to-day will focus on three core areas: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Lead the end-to-end DPIA process for new projects and changes in data processing. Conduct thorough reviews, identify privacy risks, and...

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based life sciences organisation undertaking a large-scale ERP transformation programme. As part of this initiative, we are recruiting a Data Migration Engineer Contractor to provide specialist data migration expertise across a fixed-term ERP implementation project. This role will support a phased ERP rollout, ensuring accurate, compliant, and validated migration of data from legacy systems into a new enterprise platform within a regulated GMP environment. Key responsibilities: * Plan, execute, and validate data migration activities from multiple legacy systems into a new ERP platform. * Ensure data integrity, accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the migration lifecycle. * Support and manage data archival, data cleansing, de-duplication, and transformation activities to improve data quality. * Operate independently, managing workload, timelines, and methods of delivery. Required experience and skills: *...

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...

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...