29 jobs found in Stansted Mountfitchet

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...

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 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...

Interim Estate Manager Location: East London Contract: Interim (6 months, with potential extension) Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: 2 days on site per week   We are supporting an East London local authority seeking an experienced Interim Estate Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operational management of their non‑housing property portfolio. This is a key leadership role ensuring effective estate management, income protection, and risk mitigation across a varied commercial and operational asset base. You will lead two Estates Surveyors and take responsibility for all routine and reactive property management activity.   About the Interim Estate Manager role: Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Council’s non‑housing property estate, ensuring assets are managed efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with corporate policies. Provide direct line management to two Estates Surveyors, including workload planning, performance management, professional oversight and...

Solicitor Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 1+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00 2 days remote, 3 days office-based Pay Rate: £ 45.00 Per Hour Job Ref: OR22082 Job Responsibilities Provide legal advice and support on routine and complex housing management and landlord & tenant matters. Conduct litigation efficiently and effectively, including: Anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession claims Committal applications Tenancy fraud possession claims Access injunctions Housing disrepair claims Environmental Protection Act prosecutions Court of Protection applications Money claims Brief Counsel and conduct advocacy where appropriate to protect the interests of Southern Housing and Group partners. Assist with or lead other contentious matters, including: First Tier Tribunal cases Trespass / Right of Way / breach of easement claims Claims arising from contractor, landlord, or...

Legal Disrepair Surveyor £44.70p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 3-Month Initial Contract (Extension Likely) London Borough of Islington Hybrid Working (pool car availability)   We're looking for an experienced Legal Disrepair Surveyor to oversee a caseload of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, and repair diagnostics. You'll play a key role in mitigating legal disrepair actions, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.   Key Responsibilities: ·Carry out site inspections and investigations, diagnosing building failures using technical equipment. ·Prepare detailed repair specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, and reports. ·Act as an expert witness in court, providing technical evidence when required. ·Provide technical guidance to colleagues and support the development of team policies and procedures. ·Oversee and monitor repair works on-site, ensuring quality standards, materials, and workmanship meet requirements. ·Take...

A local authority in North West London is seeking a Locum Employment Lawyer to support their legal team with an increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor to work on a varied and interesting caseload within the public sector.   ROLE:                  Locum Employment Lawyer LOCATION:         North West London / hybrid RATE:                   £40–£50ph umbrella / £44.11ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £39.36ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT:        Initial 3 months (with potential extension) Please note that this role would be in office 2 days per week.   Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of employment law matters arising from workforce issues Advising on TUPE, unfair dismissal, and employment tribunal claims Handling employment matters linked to education, including schools-related issues Providing practical, timely legal advice to HR and senior stakeholders Supporting the team with an overflow of employment work as required...

Real Estate Paralegal (12-Month FTC) Competitive salary EC2N London A leading US law firm in London is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Real Estate team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension. This role provides hands-on experience on high-profile Real Estate transactions within a collaborative and supportive team. You will support the team by drafting and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating deals, managing due diligence, maintaining trackers and data rooms, conducting Companies House filings, liaising with clients and internal teams, and providing general administrative support. Candidates should hold a university degree (2:1 or above) and three A-levels (AAB or equivalent), with previous City Real Estate paralegal experience. Strong IT and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend work are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to...

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join a busy in-house legal team providing advice and litigation support on housing management and landlord & tenant matters. You will manage a varied caseload ranging from routine housing matters to complex litigation, working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting the wider legal team. Support and supervision will be provided in line with your level of experience. Role details: * 35 hours per week * £55.00 per hour umbrella * Start asap * Hyrbid - 3 days office, 2 days remote working Key Responsibilities * Provide legal advice on housing management and landlord & tenant matters * Conduct efficient and effective litigation, including: Anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession claims Committal applications Tenancy fraud and access injunctions Housing disrepair claims Environmental Protection Act prosecutions Court of Protection applications and money claims * Prepare and draft...

Completions Officer / Case Manager Contract Contract Length: 12 weeks Daily Rate: From £400 to £475 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Location: Remote Working Available (UK based) Candidates must be immediately available to start About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Operations professional to join their team as a Completions Officer / Case Manager for a twelve-week fixed-term contract. This hands-on role is pivotal in maintaining operational continuity during a period of change across New Business and Portfolio Operations. You will be the central coordination point for deal completions and ongoing loan servicing. Key Responsibilities: New Business & Completions: Manage and progress credit-approved deals from approval to drawdown, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Provide day-to-day oversight across the completions pipeline, proactively identifying and resolving delays or bottlenecks. Liaise with Lending Managers, Underwriters, Legal, Compliance,...

Solicitor (Healthcare) Colchester based - Hybrid or may consider remote for the right candidate Use your healthcare legal expertise to make a real difference. We are urgently seeking a qualified solicitor with a strong healthcare background to join our client's legal team for on a temporary basis for 1-2 months whilst they recruit. This could lead to a temporary to permanent position for the right person. The legal department support a values-driven charity delivering vital health and care services. This is a rare opportunity to apply your healthcare legal expertise in a role with real social impact - advising senior leaders, supporting frontline services, and ensuring robust governance and compliance across a complex regulatory landscape. As Solicitor, you will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across the organisation, with a particular focus on healthcare, clinical and regulatory matters. You will be a trusted advisor to directors and senior leadership, supporting...

The Firm Our client, an award-winning and highly regarded international law firm, is seeking a professional Executive Assistant to join their Baker Street office on a 14-month fixed term contract. The Opportunity The successful candidate will be a highly competent Executive Assistant who will provide client and business focused secretarial and administrative support to Partners. Duties to include: Act as a professional ambassador for partners, managing diaries, appointments, travel, and inboxes to ensure smooth schedules and effective prioritisation Take ownership of billing, compliance, WIP, and unpaid bills Build strong relationships with partners through regular catch-ups, understanding their clients and priorities Support marketing and BD activities, liaise with clients and external contacts, and coordinate events, seminars, and conferencesThis Executive Assistant position is a full time, 14-month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to support the Healthcare Legal Team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service, in order to mitigate risk and achieve costs savings for our NHS client in Salisbury.  If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please email (url removed) Recent Healthcare Law experience is required for this role. Job Description: The role of the Solicitor is to support the Healthcare Legal Team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service, in order to mitigate risk and achieve costs savings across the following core areas: Healthcare advice: including but not limited to consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Health Act and regulatory proceedings, for both adults and children. We manage High Court Applications inhouse, at a significant cost saving to the Trust. Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to...

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...

Pertemps Network Group are seeking an experienced Temporary Housing Review Officer to lead on the conduct and administration of statutory housing and homelessness reviews under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, including reviews relating to homelessness duties, the suitability of temporary and permanent accommodation, and Housing Register decisions. This is a highly specialist role requiring in-depth housing law knowledge, strong decision-making capability, and the confidence to manage legal challenges, appeals, and judicial reviews while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. Location: London Rate: £26-27 PAYE Flexibility: Hybrid Key Responsibilities Statutory Reviews & Decision Making Lead and conduct statutory homelessness reviews under s.202 Housing Act 1996, including decisions on acceptance of duty, suitability of temporary and permanent accommodation, and discharge or cessation of duty. Conduct s.166A reviews relating to Housing Register...

Senior Litigation Lawyer Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract London Borough Council Flexible Hybrid Working An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join a busy and well-regarded Litigation Team within a Local Authority Legal Services department. Reporting directly to the Principal Lawyer, you will play a key role in managing complex and politically sensitive matters while contributing strategically to the development of the wider Legal Services function. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of complex and/or high-profile litigation matters with minimal supervision, ensuring strong governance and legally sound decision-making. Conduct and oversee work across: Civil Litigation Housing Licensing Judicial Review Provide high-quality legal advice to Members and Officers in both public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees. Essential Requirements Qualified...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Homeownership Officer (Leasehold) officer to join a busy Homeownership Services team. The postholder will play a key role in delivering statutory homeownership functions, including Right to Buy, leasehold sales, lease extensions, and related aftersales activity, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. The London based housing provider manages a large and diverse housing portfolio, including leasehold, shared ownership, and tenanted homes. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality homeownership services, statutory compliance, and an excellent customer experience for residents. Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid Rate: 22-23 PAYE per/hr Key Responsibilities Right to Buy (RTB) Progress RTB applications within statutory timescales Manage RTB valuations, including appeals Liaise with legal teams, valuers, and internal stakeholders Support promotion and engagement around homeownership...

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...