350 legal jobs found in Birmingham

Role Details: * 📍 West Midlands * 🗓️ Start Date: October 2026 * 📅 Initial 6-month contract * 🏢 Full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week, office-based) * 💷 Competitive day rate/salary – DOE Requirements: * Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) * Significant PQE with previous leadership or Head of Legal experience * Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and legal compliance * Excellent people management and commercial awareness * Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment If you're an experienced legal leader available for a locum assignment this autumn, we'd be pleased to hear from you

Job Title: Legal Adviser   Salary: £56,000 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)  Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire   Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Up to 35 hours per week)   Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 year  Could your legal expertise influence the UK's food, farming and environmental policies?  The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.   Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:   Working within a high-performing and supportive legal team, the role will require you to provide in-house legal advice on all aspects of the NFU’s lobbying and policy work as a trade association. A trusted source of high-quality in-house advice and support, you will be keen to take on new areas of law and to...

Legal PA (Temporary Contract) Nottingham £15.00 - £16.00 per hour BCR/JN/32415 THIS JOB IS A 6 - 8 WEEK CONTRACT AND REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE START. Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for an immediately available Legal PA to join the busy real estate team for a nationally recognised, well respected law firm. The Role: Supporting 4 - 6 fee earners from the real estate team Diary management Room bookings Acting as the first point of contact for clients BillingThe Ideal Candidate: Must be immediately available Past experience supporting fee earners is essential (Real estate preferred) Able to commute to Nottingham city centre daily Strong organisational skills Excellent people skillsAfter an induction period in the office, the role will offer generous hybrid working. INLP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that...

Legal Support Assistant Manchester City Centre Hybrid working, min 1 days per week in the office Full-time, 35 hours per week On-going temporary contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity £13.46 per hour Office Angels are currently recruiting for a Legal Support Assistant on behalf of our prestigious client based in Manchester City Centre. If you are looking to work for a company where you can help make a real difference and where the work you do genuinely does matter than this is the role/company for you! This will initially be a temporary contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity. This will be a hybrid role where you will be expected to attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week, although you will need to attend the office more while training. The pay rate will be £13.46 per hour and after 12 weeks you will be entitled to the weekly equivalent of 38 days holiday per annum. Duties will include: Providing admin support to colleagues to aid the...

This part-time Legal Secretary role in Maidenhead involves supporting a professional services team with their day-to-day administrative and secretarial tasks. You'll play a key role in helping the office run smoothly by managing documents, correspondence and appointments efficiently. Client Details Our client is a long-standing and highly respected professional services organisation with an established presence across the South East. Description Key Responsibilities Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents Providing administrative support to a fee earner Managing and formatting documents Greeting visitors and assisting with front-of-house duties when required Handling incoming post and general office administration Filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate records Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks Profile About You We would welcome applications from candidates who have: Previous legal receptionist, legal secretary, or legal...

This role has a starting salary of £31,659 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Legal Practice Support Officer to join our fantastic Legal Support team. The team is based in Dakota, Weybridge, We promote a hybrid approach to working where colleagues would be expected to attend the office for 2 days a week. We are a busy and supportive team with an aim to promote individual and team development. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A...

Legal Admin & PA - Maternity Cover Salary: £35k - £40k Location: Kingston, no parking but very close to all public transport links Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 10 to 12 months, possible extension Working Pattern: Full time, 9am to 5.30pm, finish at 5pm on Fridays - will offer hybrid working after training Start date: Ideally mid-September for handover Are you an experienced Legal Administrator or PA with experience of using LEAP legal software? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Legal Assistant to cover a very valued team member whilst on maternity leave. If you're looking to contribute to a supportive team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Archiving Files: Occasionally manage file archiving to maintain organisation. Office Supplies: Handle orders for office supplies to keep everything running smoothly. Communication: Answer phone calls and take messages, ensuring clients feel valued and heard. Meeting...

Birchrose Associates is representing a leading global law firm seeking an experienced Legal PA to support senior stakeholders within its Corporate team, based in their City of London office. The Firm Our client, a Top 10 global law firm, is seeking a highly skilled Legal PA to join their corporate team in their London. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service, the firm offers a truly international and collaborative working environment. The Opportunity The successful Legal PA will be an experienced and proactive professional, providing high-level, client-focused support to Partners and lawyers within the corporate practice. Duties to include: Managing complex diaries and travel arrangements Coordinating billing processes, including WIP and invoicing Producing high-quality documents, reports, and presentations Supporting the matter lifecycle, including compliance procedures Organising meetings, events, and client engagements Assisting with business development...

Legal Assistant Southwar Council £26.74 ph PAYE SE1 2QH - onsite 2 days per week, work from home 3 days per week. Ongoing contract Provide comprehensive legal assistant support to Childcare Lawyers, Senior Childcare Lawyers and the Head of Team. Draft court applications and issue public and private law childcare proceedings. Prepare, manage and update electronic court bundles in line with court directions and hearing deadlines. Redact legal documents and maintain accurate case files. File and serve court documents on the court and relevant parties. Upload documentation and bundles to FPL and other case management systems. Liaise with courts, counsel, experts, clients and external agencies. Obtain instructions from clients to support lawyers with ongoing cases. Assist with drafting letters of instruction to experts. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a Council for an experienced Solicitor - Childcare to join their busy and supportive Safeguarding and Education Legal Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in supporting children's safeguarding services, providing specialist advice, and representing the Council in childcare proceedings. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload covering all aspects of childcare law and safeguarding matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support to Social Care teams, Sandwell Children's Trust, officers, and elected Members, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to children at risk. Key responsibilities include: Managing all aspects of legal work relating to childcare proceedings. Advising on social care matters including early help, discharges, adoptions, child assessments, and safeguarding issues. Representing the Council...

SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £500 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Role As Contract Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of contracts from mobilisation through to completion. You'll ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations, monitor performance, manage change, and provide commercial support that enables successful project delivery. Working across multiple teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring robust governance, compliance and commercial best practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts throughout their full lifecycle. Oversee contract change requests, ensuring they progress through governance and approval processes efficiently. Monitor supplier performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans where required. Build strong relationships with...

SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027 £650 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) The Opportunity Reporting into the Commercial Leadership Team, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of high-value professional services and corporate contracts, providing expert commercial guidance across multiple business functions. You'll work closely with project teams, procurement, engineering, finance, legal and senior leadership, ensuring robust contract administration, effective governance and commercially sound decision-making. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, manage commercial risk and support the development of both projects and people. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial administration and management of NEC and other professional services contracts across major projects. Provide expert advice and commercial assurance to...

The Team & Focus of the Role At Fisher German our people and clients are at the heart of what we do. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading Commercial Client Accounting team in a role where the focus will be the financial management of a portfolio of clients and the properties held within the portfolios. This role will include responsibility for specific ledger balances and associated financial transactions, reporting the financial data directly to the client with commentary and supporting documentation. The role will also involve liaison with external clients and internal clients such as asset managers and property managers. This is role is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours), 15-month fixed term contract, based at our office in Birmingham. We also operate a hybrid working policy. In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in: * A discretionary bonus scheme * A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days...

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Hybrid / 1 day per week in the office £40-45 p/h (Depending on experience) 37 hours per week Job Ref - 68748 An excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join a busy local authority planning team, managing a varied caseload of planning enforcement matters. The role will suit an experienced enforcement professional who is confident managing cases independently, investigating breaches of planning control and working with a range of stakeholders to achieve appropriate resolutions. Key responsibilities: ·Manage a caseload of planning enforcement investigations ·Investigate alleged breaches of planning control ·Assess cases and determine appropriate courses of action ·Prepare enforcement notices, reports and other relevant documentation ·Provide professional planning enforcement advice to colleagues, Members and stakeholders ·Liaise with applicants, landowners, agents and members of the public ·Work closely...

Quantity Surveyor (Client Side) 6 Months, Temporary - 37 Hours a week Location - West Midlands Day rate -£(Apply online only) per day Sellick Partnership are working with an organisation who is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and work on behalf of the client. This is an exciting opportunity to help our growing business get the right people and skills to further compliment their team and further improve service for their valued clients. The appropriate candidate must have proven experience of managing all commercial aspects of construction projects, ideally with a Local Authority or Social Housing background. Duties for the Quantity Surveyor will involve: Provide commercial support for a well-known Housing and Construction business Managing commercial risk and opportunity Managing disputes and contract reviews Working closely with legal teams during negotiations Advising on legal implications of procurement strategies Ensuring the accuracy of...

Mobilisation Manager Location: Midlands Rate: £600 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract: Interim We’re working with a leading housing organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mobilisation Manager to lead complex mobilisation and demobilisation programmes across its Property Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Property, you’ll provide senior leadership and assurance across multiple concurrent mobilisation programmes, helping to shape how major property services are transitioned, transformed and embedded. If you are someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex programmes, managing significant operational risk and working across multiple stakeholders to turn strategic plans into successful operational delivery. This is an opportunity to take a senior position within a major Property function and play a central role in shaping how critical services are transitioned and delivered Responsibilities You’ll lead the end-to-end mobilisation and...

I'm working exclusively with a high-growth technology business that is scaling through acquisition. The business is looking to expand its recurring revenue portfolio by acquiring complementary managed services businesses across the UK. They're looking for an experienced Interim Head of M&A to lead the full deal lifecycle-from identifying and engaging acquisition targets through to negotiation, completion and integration. Working alongside the executive leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the company's growth ambitions. - Lead the end-to-end M&A process across multiple acquisitions. - Build and manage a high-quality acquisition pipeline. - Identify, evaluate and negotiate strategic acquisition opportunities. - Lead financial and commercial due diligence, valuations and deal structuring. - Partner with Finance, Legal and senior stakeholders to deliver successful transactions. - Support post-deal integration to maximise value and accelerate...

Title: Head of Private Client * Contract length: 6-12months * Rate: £60-75ph – DOE * Office: 5 days on site * Start: October - flexible * Area: West Midlands * Training provided

About The role The key purpose of this role is to conduct occupancy inspections of temporary accommodations provided by the Councils for homeless households. In addition, you will be performing checks, this role will manage the innovative inspection TA checker being developed by the Council. Your responsibilities include liaising with landlords to ensure compliance with their obligations, including standards of repairs and maintenance. The position requires an organised individual who can communicate effectively, conduct inspections at multiple sites. We want people who thrive on providing excellent services to homeless households and act as a contact point for accommodation providers working with the Council. Additional duties include addressing any repair issues, assessing accommodation suitability under the 1996 Housing Act (as amended), responding to safeguarding concerns, overseeing legal matters related to occupancy and handling unauthorised occupants. For this role, you...

Plasterer with IPAF Location: Dudley (DY2) Rate: £24.00ph (CIS Subcontractor) Hours: 40 hours a week Contract: Up to 2 weeks’ worth Immediate Start Nelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting for a Plasterer with IPAF to start with our client based on an Interchange Building in Dudley (DY2). Please note - You will be required to Operate the Scissor Lift on-site. Plasterer with IPAF Requirements: * A Valid CSCS Blue Card * A Valid IPAF Licence (Scissor Lift) * 3-4 years' experience as a Plasterer with IPAF (within Commercial Refurb settings). How to Apply: Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from...