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​Legal Support Assistant Cardiff - £18k - £20,000 Yolk are working exclusively to recruit a Legal support Assistant to join their busy and successful Education Legal team in plush offices on the outskirts of Cardiff. This firm cover a broad array of legal fields for both individuals and businesses and specialise in Educational Law This is what you’ll be doing •        Opening and closing clients files •        Management, including diary management and arranging meetings and conferences •        Liaising with clients •        Progressing the cases as requested •        Filing and archiving paper and electronic files •        Maintenance of accurate client admin files   The experience you’ll bring to the team •        Strong and efficient administrative skills •        High level of attention to detail •        Strong team player •        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •        Professional and organised work ethics •        IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Excel / Case Management •        Well Presented •        Own transport And this is what you’ll get in return £18,000 - £20,000 Are you up to the challenge? Please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices for a confidential discussion or please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

​  An International Top 25 Law firm are looking for an experienced and bright Claims Handler to join their Chambers and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked, Professional Indemnity team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Paralegal/Claims handler to develop their career by undertaking excellent quality work, and gaining greater exposure to client facing responsibilities. ​ This is what you’ll be doing ·        Manage a varied caseload of professional indemnity, D&O and Cyber liability cases, and handle complex cases involving construction, architects and engineers claims ·        Provide excellent service to clients, and be committed to understanding each profession’s own rules and procedures ·        Set up new files with the support of an administrator, and identify issues ·        Assess liability and quantum for each case ·        Play a key role in communicating with clients and maintain excellent relations ·        Resolve claims through negotiation of settlement, rebuttal or claims and/or declining of cover, and instruct experts and counsel where appropriate ·        Exercise full compliance on your caseload, and time record accurately   The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        Graduate level, with an excellent academic record, ·        Experience working as a paralegal/ claim’s handler/litigation executive, ideally within professional or financial insurance ·        Ability to confidently build relationships with client and communicate effectively ·        Handle a busy caseload and reach achievable billing targets ·        Commercially minded ·        Team oriented with a willingness to support your colleagues ​ And this is what you’ll get in return ·        Competitive salary ·        Excellent bonus structure ·        Personable department ·        Excellent work/life balance ·        Working from home opportunities ·        Great city centre location ·        Structured progression opportunities   Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch.  We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place.  If you have any further questions then please contact Rebecca Bond at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 719.   *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role.  If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.* Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com. 

​Commercial Property Solicitor - Stroud or Gloucester This well-established law firm has an opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor to come and join their reputable law firm. The firms prides itself on its work and the team includes some of the region’s most respected and experienced lawyers, acting for both individuals and businesses. You can be based out of either the Stroud or the Gloucester offices. This is what you’ll be doing You will be working alongside some of the most respected and experienced lawyers in the country, your duties as a Commercial Property Solicitor will include: ·        Take on an existing and varied work load of Commercial Property matters work, including sale and purchase, leases ·        Network locally to grow and develop the department and your caseload ·        Build and maintain excellent client relationships ·        Develop a close relationship with other departments in the firm to cross sell   The experience you’ll bring to the team  You will previously have worked as a commercial property solicitor in a law firm and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of working to a high standard: ·        Qualified commercial property solicitor or qualified through alternative means ideally 3 years PQE + bull all levels considered ·        Experience in all aspects of commercial property / real estate work ·        Excellent client care and interpersonal skills ·        A desire to build and promote the business   And this is what you’ll get in return ·        An excellent salary depending on PQE panel and guardian experience ·        An excellent opportunity to establish a work, life balance ·        Working for an established, regional law firm with a fantastic reputation and client base ·        24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays ·        Employee pension scheme ·        Life assurance ·        Company sick scheme ·        Opticians scheme ·        Sponsored training ·        Staff discount   Are you up to the challenge?  Please apply with a CV to Daniel Mason dmason@yolkrecruitment.com.  We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  

​​Private Client Solicitor - Gloucester  Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for an opportunity in a highly reputable law firm, which offers all of the benefits you would expect at a leading firm including real career progression opportunities? A progressive regional law firm are looking for a Private Client Solicitor, to join their growing Private Client team, within their Gloucester office in the city centre.   This is what you’ll be doing ·        Take on an existing and varied work load of Private client work, namely Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trust Administration ·        Build and maintain excellent client relationships   The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        Qualified Private Client Solicitor or Private Client Chartered Legal Executive 3 Years PQE Desirable but all levels of experience will be considered ·        Experience in all aspects of Private Client work ·        Excellent client care and interpersonal skills ·         Good knowledge of elderly client issues   ·        STEP qualified or working towards membership is desirable (The firm will fund this for the right candidate) ·        A desire to build and promote the business ​   And this is what you’ll get in return ·        Competitive salary ·        An excellent opportunity to establish a work, life balance ·        Working for an established, regional law firm with a fantastic reputation and client base ·        24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays ·        Employee pension scheme ·        Life assurance ·        Company sick scheme ·        Opticians scheme ·        Sponsored training ·        Staff discount   Are you up to the challenge? If you think you would fit in well with this firm or have any further questions, please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment. We also have a referral scheme, with a referral gift offer, so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Child Care Lawyer The Opportunity One of the most respected and oldest full service, regional law firms are looking for a Junior Child Care Lawyer to join their thriving family department in Stroud. This is what you’ll be doing You will be dealing with a range of care matters, including all Private Children matters. Any PQE will be considered as the quality of experience in care matters is more essential. Your duties will include (but not limited to): ·        Liaising with social services ·        Attending meetings and conferences with social services ·        Assist on court cases and attend court ·        Deal with a range of care orders from a supervision order, a placement order, a special guardianship order and adoption orders ·        Dealing with legal aid applications ·        Conducting your own advocacy if applicable. The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive ·        Care experience is essential (additional family experience will be considered but care work is essential in addition) ·        Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential ·        Experience in guardian work is highly desirable.   What you’ll get in return ·        An excellent salary depending on PQE panel and guardian experience ·        An excellent opportunity to establish a work, life balance ·        Working for an established, regional law firm with a fantastic reputation and client base ·        24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays ·        Employee pension scheme ·        Life assurance ·        Company sick scheme ·        Opticians scheme ·        Sponsored training ·        Staff discount Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment on 02921673747. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

Residential Property Solicitor 3 Years+ PQE –Gloucester A full service, regional law firm are looking for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join their thriving Property department in the City Centre. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Dealing with non volume conveyancing matters and bespoke property cases ·        Providing a quality service to clients in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas ·        Liaising directly with clients and third parties ·        Managing a file load from start to finish The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A Qualified Solicitor with 3 Years PQE ·        Experience within residential property ·        Confidence in working on every aspect of the conveyancing process ·        Excellent communication skills ·        Ambition, with strong business acumen And this is what you’ll get in return Minimum Salary of £45,000 pa 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private medical Free eye tests and glasses contribution Pension Plan Fantastic work/life balance The opportunity to progress from an early stage Flexible working Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch with Daniel Mason at your earliest convenience on 02921 673 747 or dmason@yolkrecruitment.com.  We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place

​A Top 100 UK law firm is looking for a motivated 1-5PQE Property Disputes Solicitor, to join their highly regarded Real team, in their Bath office on a full-time permanent basis. Notably, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, determined and personable individual to develop their career in a hardworking and outgoing team. This role is fully remote during the pandemic; however, this firm is committed to a mixture of remote and office working moving forward. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Manage a caseload of residential and commercial property dispute files ·        Effectively manage your time recording and billing, ensuring targets are met ·        Communicate with clients directly to take instructions, and ensure you deliver on client expectations ·        Become involved in marketing, including researching and drafting articles ·        Develop a network of clients and actively engage in networking opportunities ·        Delegate tasks to junior where appropriate, and support and encourage their training and growth The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A qualified Solicitor, 1-5 PQE ·        Experience in Property Disputes is essential ·        Ability to prioritise a busy workload ·        A strong team player, with excellent communication skills ·        Excellent client management skills And this is what you’ll get in return ·        A highly competitive salary ·        Private medical insurance ·        Personal Pension Plan ·        Up to 25 days holiday ·        Excellent career progression Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we’re looking for? Please get in touch today with Rebecca Bond on either rbond@yolkrecruitment.com or 02921 673 719. Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. ​  

​A Top 100 UK law firm is looking for a motivated NQ-3PQE Solicitor, to join their highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, in their Swindon office on a full-time permanent basis. Notably, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, determined and personable individual to develop their career in a hardworking and outgoing team. This role is fully remote during the pandemic; however, this firm is committed to a mixture of remote and office working moving forward. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Handle a large range of commercial, civil and property disputes, with a primary focus on debt recovery and insolvency ·        Deliver an excellent standard of legal advice and client service, to a large number of clients in the retail, technology and media, health and social care and financial services ·        Manage your own caseload and manage time recording to hit realistic billing targets ·        Work closely with Partners and Senior Lawyers to help develop your skills ·        Attend to client’s advocacy and negotiating requirements and ensure the most appropriate solution is reached ·        Begin to develop a network of clients and spot opportunities to cross sell ·        Undertake business development activities when required and promote the firm through social media channels ​ The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A qualified Solicitor, NQ- 3 PQE ·        Experience in Dispute Resolution is essential ·        Experience in Commercial Litigation and Insolvency is highly desirable ·        Ability to prioritise a busy workload ·        A strong team player, with excellent communication skills ·        Confidence and determination ​ And this is what you’ll get in return ·        A highly competitive salary ·        Private medical insurance ·        Personal Pension Plan ·        Up to 25 days holiday ·        Excellent career progression ​ Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we’re looking for? Please get in touch today with Rebecca Bond on either rbond@yolkrecruitment.com or 02921 673 719. Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. ​

​​Commercial Litigation Lawyer 2-6 PQE (as a guide) South Wales / Home Working Permanent position. (Full time or 4 days a week) The Opportunity You will work for one of the country’s largest and most reputable commercial law firms, rated in Legal 500 as a Tier 1 firm. You will join a market leading commercial litigation team dealing with excellent quality and high calibre work, specifically within the financial services sector. The office is based in Cardiff City Centre, but this role will be home working in addition to office working (Covid-19 guidelines in place with only 25% of employees allowed in the office on any given day). This is what you will be doing: You will work within a large team of supportive lawyers who are specialists in this field. You will act for major banks and other financial institutions, including some big names and overseas banks. The work will be varied and will include complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, civil fraud, asset tracing & insolvency. This team has a strategy for growth and given the nature of the work, there is a lot of work pipelined to ensure that they are continuously busy during and post the covid19 pandemic. The team have a successful track record of growth over the last few years, including in 2020 and being forward thinking and adaptable, the team are ready to deal with work such as regulatory investigations when this area picks up with force post covid19. You will have a personal career path and several opportunities to climb the career ladder within this top, Global business, working under a supportive Partnership team across the Country. ​ The experience you will bring to the team : • A qualified Lawyer • Experience is commercial litigation is essential • Excellent academics (2:1 degree and strong A Levels) • Experience in financial services litigation work is desirable but not essential • Commercially aware • A team player • This is a full-time permanent position (4 days will be considered). What you will get in return : • An excellent salary above market average • A fantastic benefit package • Home working • The highest quality of work / experience • Personal career progression and development • Working under tier 1 market leading Lawyers. Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 02921673737. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. *  

​A UK Top 50 law firm, are looking for a driven and commercially focused Solicitor to join their market leading Financial Disputes team. This is a full time, permanent role based in their state-of-the-art Bristol office. This role is suited to a motivated NQ-3PQE Solicitor who has a strong commercial litigation background, ideally with experience in financial services, and is looking to progress their career in a Chambers UK top tier team. This is what you’ll be doing Manage your own caseload banking and mortgage litigation matters (including fraud and sensitive reputational matter) for banks, building societies and niche lenders Deliver excellent service to your key clients, and provide sound commercial advice upon a range of matters with supervision Assisting senior solicitors, legal directors and partners on larger, more complex cases Consistently deliver profitable results for both the firm and your clients Actively engage in business development activities The experience you’ll bring to the team Qualified Solicitor (NQ-3PQE) Experience working on litigation matters (either as a seat or post qualification), ideally within the financial services sector/commercial Excellent academics and ideally experience working within a commercial Top 100 firm Motivated to develop excellent client relationships, with a keen enthusiasm to implement business development initiatives Ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines And this is what you’ll get in return Competitive salary + generous bonus, with an annual pay review Private Medical Insurance and Dental cover 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days based on length of service) Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Shopping vouchers Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Rebecca Bond at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 719. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. * Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com. 

​Are you a Junior Corporate Commercial Lawyer, looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic and progressive law firm? If so, a rapidly expanding, multi-disciplinary firm is looking for you, to join their offices based in South Wales and South West. This is what you’ll be doing Whilst working within a highly regarded law firm, under the leadership of an experienced and extremely personable Partner you will be given exposure to high quality work and will be required to advise clients in relation to all company and commercial work. The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A qualified Lawyer / Solicitor (NQ – 4 PQE as a guide) ·        A minimum of 1 seat on a training contract in corporate law (commercial law is also desirable) ·        Commercially aware ·        Good team work and communication skills ·        Excellent IT skills ·        Organised and able to prioritise your workload   And this is what you’ll get in return ·        A competitive salary ·        A very real work/life balance ·        Child care vouchers ·        A pension scheme ·        A good bonus structure ·        Summer and Christmas parties ·        Involvement in various charitable events   Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch.  We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place.  If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673747. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role.  If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.* ‘Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com’  

​Construction Solicitor  - Bristol You will be working for a law firm behind some of the world’s most ambitious construction and engineering projects. Wherever you operate, you can build in confidence while our experienced network of international lawyers helps your business chart a course through this complex and constantly evolving legal area. The firm is ranked Tier 1. The national construction team currently has 5 partners, and has ambitious plans for future growth at all levels. You will be part of a team that advises a wide range of construction dispute matters, ranging from traditional final account/loss and expense type claims, to significant defect issues and PFI/projects disputes (PFI experience is desirable but not essential for the role) The successful candidate will have the ability to manage their own time efficiently, possess excellent drafting and legal analysis skills and have an ability to liaise effectively with clients. Most importantly we are looking for ambitious lawyers who want to take on challenging work in the development of their careers, and we are happy to consider candidates who are looking to work flexibly. The partners have ambitious plans for growth and so career prospects are excellent for the right candidates.   This is what you’ll be doing As part of this role you can expect to be involved in: Working directly with the Partners and wider team to manage complex projects You will work closely with associates and partners in other teams and other offices on significant deals You will be dealing with transactional construction cases across a number of sectors including Real Estate, Transport and Energy & Infrastructure You will be advising clients on the full range of building contracts, appointments, framework agreements and all ancillary construction documentation and will work collaboratively with them to enable successful delivery of their projects. Recent work includes The firms panel appointments mean that you will have the opportunity to work on high value, complex instructions including local authorities, NHS Trusts and housing associations. The wider relationships within the construction team will also expose you to working within the wider construction industry, including developers, funders and contractors. Some recent examples include: a £23 million PFI highways dispute arising from previously certified milestones; an ongoing issue for a local authority with significant delays and cost overruns to conversion, including a projected overspend of 48% over the contract price of £5.5 million; Instruction by a global engineering company in respect of a dispute over variations to an MF1 contract. Recent appointment to Balfour Beatty plc’s UK Legal Panel, a global infrastructure investor operating in both the UK and North America.     The experience you’ll bring to the team You will be 4 years+ PQE in a Construction Department.   And this is what you’ll get in return Above market rate salary. They a modern, progressive law firm, think differently and have built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through.   Are you up to the challenge? Please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices or please apply with a CV. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.  

​FAMILY SOLICITOR  A Regional, multi office law firm, are looking a junior Family Solicitor or experienced family paralegal, to join their awarding winning and highly reputable Family team, based in Trowbridge. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Take on an existing and varied private family work load of family work, including divorce and civil partnership, handling both financial and child matters ·        Protect your client’s interests at all times ·        Utilise various methods of dispute resolution ·        Promote the practice and contribute to the firm by participating in marketing campaigns and writing articles   The experience you’ll bring to the team ·         Qualified solicitor 2- 5 year PQE / Chartered Legal Executive or Career Paralegal ·         Experience dealing with all aspects of Family law matters ·         Excellent client care and interpersonal skills ·         Good advocacy skills ·         Excellent negotiation skills ·         A desire to build and promote the business   And this is what you’ll get in return ·         A competitive salary ·         25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell) ·         Pension ·         Discretionary bonus scheme ·         Health care cash plan   Are you up to the challenge? If you think you would fit in well with this firm or have any further questions, please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 747 or apply at dmason@yolkrecruitment.com Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.  

​Care (family) Solicitor (all PQE will be considered)  South Wales / Home Working  The Opportunity:  A family feel, high street law firm with several offices across South Wales is looking for a Care Lawyer to join their fantastic care team. You will join a small team of Care lawyers who are passionate about this area of law and the client services they provide to local clients. This is what you will be doing: You will be assisting Solicitors and Partners and running a small case load of care matters, both private and legal aid matters. The work will include but not limited to: Child protection referrals Child protection conferences Section 47 investigations Care proceedings PLO meetings Kinship fostering Special guardianship Adoption In a post covid19 world, you will be required in the office a few days a week and can work from home too. You will be provided with the relevant technology. Social distancing and all necessary safety requirements are in place in the Cardiff office with a small percentage of employees being in on any given day. The experience you will bring to the team: ·        An experienced family / care Solicitor ·        All years PQE will be considered ·        Strong communication skills ·        Excellent client care skills What you will get in return: ·        An excellent work, life balance ·        Working for a reputable, longstanding law firm with a family feel and culture. ·        A comprehensive benefit package. Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 02921673737. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

​​NQ Employment Solicitor  Cardiff / Home Working  Highest paying salary in Cardiff.    The Opportunity  A fantastic forward thinking, modern approach law firm is looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor (recently qualified or due to qualify in 2021) to join their fantastic team based out of their Cardiff office (home working). This award-winning firm and their employment teams nationally are regularly ranked in Tier 1 and they boast excellent quality work including complex employment and immigration matters. You really will gain excellent experience and receive a brilliant career path within this firm. This is what you will be doing: You will be assisting Solicitors and Partners and running a small case load of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious. You will be providing a range of legal advice and will also provide seminars to clients as your career progresses. In a post covid19 world, you will be required in the office 2 days a week and can work from home for the other 3 days. Social distancing and all necessary safety requirements are in place in the Cardiff office with a small percentage of employees being in on any given day. The experience you will bring to the team: ·        A newly qualified Solicitor (either qualified in 2020 or due to qualify in 2021) ·        Experience in employment law on a training contract is essential ·        Strong communication skills ·        Excellent client service ·        Excellent academics ·        Commercial acumen What you will get in return: ·        Well above market rate salary ·        An excellent work, life balance ·        Working for a highly reputable, International law firm with a family feel and culture. ·        A comprehensive benefit package. Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 02921673737. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

​​Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor 0-4 PQE as a guide South Wales and home working The Opportunity You will work for one of the country’s largest and most reputable commercial law firms, rated in Legal 500 as a Tier 1 firm. You will join a market leading Real Estate team dealing with excellent quality and high calibre work, specifically within the energy sector. The office is based in Cardiff City Centre, but this role will be home working in addition to office working (Covid-19 guidelines in place with only 25% of employees allowed in the office on any given day). This is what you will be doing: You will work within the energy team alongside a fantastic team of supportive lawyers who are specialists in this field. You will act for developers, buyers, sellers and funders of onshore & offshore technologies (to include on and offshore wind, wave and tidal, solar, biomass and nuclear power stations). The type of work involved including complex global matters: Property finance Corporate support Dealing with easements Sales of projects Acquiring land interests for offshore wind farms Leases Investigating title and reporting on title Reviewing documents Drafting documents The experience you will bring to the team A qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years post qualification experience Excellent academics (2:1 degree and strong A Levels) Experience in energy work is highly desirable Experience in commercial property / real estate is essential Commercially aware A team player An interest in real estate work, especially energy and renewables. What you will get in return An excellent salary above market average A fantastic benefit package Home working The highest quality of work / experience Personal career progression and development Working under tier 1 market leading Lawyers. Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on02921673737. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. *  

​A UK Top 50 law firm, are looking for an experienced Legal Analyst, to join their Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team. This is a full-time permanent position, in which you would be based in their state-of-the-art Bristol office (however the role is remote during COVID-19, and there will be flexibility when we move back to “normality”). Notably, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked team. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Providing legal and business information to the FSDI team, in regards to existing and potential client relationships ·        Take a leading role on key projects with management information and process support ·        Assist with the operation management of projects, and report to stakeholders on KPIs and performance against SLAs ·        Identify opportunities and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and innovation for firm and their clients ·        Assist with the preparation of monthly MI reports (including statistical and graphical analysis) ·        Act as a point of contact between fee earners within the FSDI team and support functions, on systems and technology issues The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        Experience working as an Analyst in a law firm or within a professional services environment is essential ·        It is essential that you have experience in analysing data and MI reporting, and are able to make improvements and recommendations from this data ·        Advanced Excel skills, and preferable knowledge of Microsoft 365 stack ·        An interest in legal project management ·        Having a legal background, either academically or in practice, would be desirable ·        Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player And this is what you’ll get in return ·        Competitive salary with annual pay review ·        Private Medical Insurance and Dental cover ·        25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days based on length of service ·        Pension Scheme ·        Life Assurance ·        Cycle to work scheme ·        Shopping vouchers Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Rebecca Bond at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 719. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. * Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com.         

​A UK Top 50 law firm, are looking for an experienced and driven Trade Mark Attorney, to join their specialist Technology and Intellectual Property team. This is a full-time permanent position, in which you would be based in their state-of-the-art Bristol office (however the role is remote during COVID-19, and there will be flexibility when we move back to “normality”). Notably, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked team. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Work closely with a range of UK and International clients, to help them manage, protect, exploit and enforce their trade mark and design rights ·        Maintain excellent relationships with clients, including well-known brands in retail, leisure and the financial services sectors, from multinationals to start ups ·        Work with the wider team across the country, in developing the strategy to grow the brand protection services that are currently offered to clients ·        Adopt the latest technology solutions and deliver efficient services ·        Provide support in complex transaction and project work The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        Qualified Trade Mark Attorney with experience in the UK, or another jurisdiction ·        Knowledge of all aspects of trade mark and design portfolio management ·        Knowledge of disputes before EU and UKIPO, and working with foreign agents ·        Ideally you will have worked for (or with) a city firm, or as part of an in-house team ·        Capable of co-ordinating large projects ·        Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player And this is what you’ll get in return ·        Competitive salary with annual pay review ·        Private Medical Insurance and Dental cover ·        25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days based on length of service ·        Pension Scheme ·        Life Assurance ·        Cycle to work scheme ·        Shopping vouchers Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Rebecca Bond at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 719. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. * Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com.       

​Junior Family Solicitor NQ+ A well established ABS that deals with 25% of all of the UK’s divorces, are looking for a junior Family Solicitor to join their Family department in the outer Cardiff area. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Managing a varied caseload of Family matters, including divorce, children and financial issues ·        Handle all private matters. ·        Working in a team of 3 experienced Family Solicitors and 3 newly qualified’s ·        Maintain and develop excellent client relationships ·        Keep up to date with changes in the law to further your professional development The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A Qualified Solicitor ·        Experience within Private Family law is essential, ·        Excellent communication and client care skills ·        Keen advocate skills ·        Ambition, with strong business acumen And this is what you’ll get in return ·        A competitive salary and opportunities for progression ·        Homeworking ·        Generous holiday allowance ·        Free parking Pension Plan ·        Fantastic work/life balance ·        The opportunity to progress from an early stage Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch.  We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place.  If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 747 *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role.  If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*  

​Head of Family Solicitor A well established ABS that deals with 25% of all of the UK’s divorces, are looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join their Family department in the outer Cardiff area. This is what you’ll be doing ·        Managing a varied caseload of Family matters, including divorce, children and financial issues ·        Handle all private matters. ·        Manage a team of 3 experienced Family Solicitors and 3 newly qualified’s ·        Report to the director and run the department ·        Maintain and develop excellent client relationships ·        Keep up to date with changes in the law to further your professional development ·        Bring in work as necessary The experience you’ll bring to the team ·        A Qualified Solicitor ·        Experience within Private Family law is essential, ·        Excellent communication and client care skills ·        Keen advocate skills ·        Ambition, with strong business acumen And this is what you’ll get in return ·        A competitive salary and opportunities for directorship ·        Homeworking ·        Generous holiday allowance ·        Free parking Pension Plan ·        Fantastic work/life balance ·        The opportunity to progress from an early stage Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch.  We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place.  If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment on 02921 673 747 *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role.  If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.  Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*