Total 25 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Legal Secretary
Leeds City Centre - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home.
£27,000 - £30,000


Your new role
The purpose of this role is to provide secretarial support for the fee earners in the Housing department in the provision of a wide range of legal services.

• Organising and prioritising workloads on an ongoing basis, in conjunction with fee earners
• Maintaining the fee earner diary / being aware of fee earner day-to-day commitments
• Preparing inward and outward correspondence
• Alerting, and agreeing with fee earner's, any changes in circumstances and priority with regard to workload
• Opening and closing files and general matter maintenance, ensuring all relevant money laundering documentation is completed to comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the firm's protocols and policies.
• Liaising with clients and taking instructions under the supervision of and as directed by fee earners
• Preparing, submitting and downloading property searches
• Preparing, amending and finalising legal documents and reports as directed by fee earners
• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax forms using the SDLT website
• Interfacing with the Land Registry
• Producing / assisting in the completion of monthly bills
• E-filing of all documents and correspondence
• Using precedents as directed and delegated by fee earners to prepare and draft documents as directed

What you'll need to succeed
You must have recent experience of working as a legal secretary in order to be considered for this role.


What you'll get in return
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours
Buy additional annual leave
Generous pension contribution
Career development.


What you need to do now


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With over 2,500 professionals employed across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, my client is a truly global company who currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal compliance professional to join their Leeds office as a Compliance Analyst.

This role will involve the successful candidate reviewing client files under the supervision and direction of an experienced management team in relation to businesses operating within the Cayman and British Virgin Island jurisdictions and ensuring that legislation is being complied with at all times. Although candidates with experience working on matters within these jurisdictions would be of extreme interest to my client, it is not an absolutely essential criterion and my client is very interested in junior candidates in the KYC/AML profession.

The attributes and skills that my client is looking for from candidates for this role include:

* A good and advanced understanding of KYC and AML regulatory obligations;
* An ability to be adaptable and work towards multiple deadlines;
* Being comfortable working under minimal supervision (further support will, however, be available as and where required);
* Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills; and
* A real and demonstrable enthusiasm for a career in compliance.

My client would expect the successful candidate to attend its Leeds office 2-3 times a week (located approximately 3-5 minutes' walk away from Leeds Train Station). There are some great benefits associated with working for my client, some of which include comprehensive health coverage, life and travel insurance, further educational assistance / professional development and access to savings and/or pension plans.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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This client is looking for an experienced Legal Administrator or Paralegal to join their busy firm in Walsall on a permanent, full-time basis.

Your new role
Legal Administrator / Paralegal
Full-time and Permanent
Office based, Walsall
£competitive

Key duties

• Perusing and drafting documents
• Advising and completing documentation
• Making and processing legal aid applications
• Drafting and filing documents
• Preparing court bundles
• Supporting with interviewing clients

What you'll need to succeed

• 3+ years of Legal Administration or Paralegal experience
• Legal qualifications are ideal but not essential
• Own car and possession of a full, clean driving licence
• Strong spelling and grammar skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management skills
• Experience processing legal aid applications

What you'll get in return

• Free onsite parking
• Loads of opportunity for progression and further personal training and development
• Competitive salary within the market

What you need to do now

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Your new company
Our client is an established contractor working on non-infrastructure water schemes for high-profile clients. This organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Quantity Surveyor to join their highly successful team. This is a full-time office-based position in the Birmingham area with site travel as and when required.

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Producing and providing accurate forecasts of project costs to completion/final value
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Monitoring cash flow and valuation plans
• Managing subcontractor tender processes
• Providing accurate reports of costs and values on the projects.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Experience at an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contracts
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience working on civil, mechanical and/or electrical works in the water sector (ideal).

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension contribution
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading contractor
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this organisation.

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Your new company
Join an exciting and growing multidisciplinary SME based in Leeds, who, due to continued growth and workload, are looking to expand their Civil Design Team in Leeds.

Your new role
Excellent opportunity to work as a Senior Civil Engineer, leading an established design team.

• Production of site appraisals, strategy and conceptual layouts
• Earthworks cut and fill concept and detailed modelling
• Non-major highway design and detailing (Section 38, Section 278 works)
• External works design, detailing and specification writing
• Drainage design and detailing (Section 104, Section 185 works)

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years UK experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage costs

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary
• Assistance with all CPD
• Bi annual profit sharing
• Company paid social events

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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If you are a lawyer (solicitor / CILEx) within a commutable distance of Bradford with excellent Small Claims and Fast Track experience, then my client has an excellent in-house litigation role that could be absolutely perfect for you.

My client is experiencing a rapid period of growth and, as such, there is an opening for a skilled litigator to join their Consumer Litigation team. Candidates who are interested in applying for this position must be able to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and must have a strong background in civil litigation. This role would also be a good fit for any candidates who possess skills and experience dealing with breach of contract / data protection disputes.

The role will involve the successful candidate being responsible for a mixed caseload of Small Claims and Fast Track cases and will require the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of various forms of legal documentation. There will also be opportunities for candidates to demonstrate additional skills in the form of preparing urgent applications as and where needed, in addition to attending mediation discussions where relevant. Candidates can also expect to be involved in providing support and development to more junior members of the team through both feedback and further training.

My client only requires 2 days of attendance in their Bradford office with the additional 2 days being available for remote working. This role is open to lawyers who are anywhere between the newly qualified level and anyone with up to 3 years of post-qualification experience. My client can offer a competitive wider benefits package which includes a matched pension contribution of up to 10% as well as a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy additional days' leave.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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As a leading Northern regional practice, my client currently has an excellent role available for a lawyer (Solicitor/CILEx) who can demonstrate some good costs experience across a minimum of 2 years.

The successful candidate will be assigned to and be responsible for a highly successful litigation team in the development and expansion of their offering by providing quality and intricate specialist costs litigation advice.

Candidates can expect to work closely with the Partners and fee earners in a highly collegiate team. Specific duties associated with this role will include the preparation of costs scheduled and formal Court costs budgets; managing costs negotiations with opposing representatives, acquiring client instructions as and when required and helping to contribute to the wider department's business objectives whilst keeping up to date with relevant changes and developments in the law.

This role is open to candidates who live within a commutable distance of either the centre of Leeds or Newcastle given that the team this role exists within has teams in both locations. Hybrid working is in operation across both locations and candidates can expect a good balance of in-office/remote work.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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With over 2,500 professionals employed across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, my client is a truly global company who currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal compliance professional to join their Leeds office as a Compliance Analyst.

This role will involve the successful candidate reviewing client files under the supervision and direction of an experienced management team in relation to businesses operating within the Cayman and British Virgin Island jurisdictions and ensuring that legislation is being complied with at all times. Although candidates with experience working on matters within these jurisdictions would be of extreme interest to my client, it is not an absolutely essential criterion and my client is very interested in junior candidates in the KYC/AML profession.

The attributes and skills that my client is looking for from candidates for this role include:

* A good and advanced understanding of KYC and AML regulatory obligations;
* An ability to be adaptable and work towards multiple deadlines;
* Being comfortable working under minimal supervision (further support will, however, be available as and where required);
* Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills; and
* A real and demonstrable enthusiasm for a career in compliance.

My client would expect the successful candidate to attend its Leeds office 2-3 times a week (located approximately 3-5 minutes' walk away from Leeds Train Station). There are some great benefits associated with working for my client, some of which include comprehensive health coverage, life and travel insurance, further educational assistance / professional development and access to savings and/or pension plans.

If this role sounds perfect for you, then please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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Your new company
A large travel company in Leeds is looking for a number of administrators to deal with legal claims.The role is for 8 weeks.
The role will involve:Processing claims for delays
Data input - on ExcelAccurately entering customer bank detailsAbility to work on your own

What you'll need to succeedYou must have good attention to detail and have previous administration experience.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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With over 2,500 professionals employed across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, my client is a truly global company who currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal compliance professional to join their Leeds office as a Compliance Analyst.

This role will involve the successful candidate reviewing client files under the supervision and direction of an experienced management team in relation to businesses operating within the Cayman and British Virgin Island jurisdictions and ensuring that legislation is being complied with at all times. Although candidates with experience working on matters within these jurisdictions would be of extreme interest to my client, it is not an absolutely essential criterion and my client would still equally consider candidates with approximately 3+ years of experience working in legal services or professional services.

The attributes and skills that my client is looking for from candidates for this role include:

* A good and advanced understanding of KYC and AML regulatory obligations;
* An ability to be adaptable and work towards multiple deadlines;
* Being comfortable working under minimal supervision (further support will, however, be available as and where required);
* Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills; and
* A real and demonstrable enthusiasm for a career in compliance.

My client would expect the successful candidate to attend its Leeds office 2-3 times a week (located approximately 3-5 minutes' walk away from Leeds Train Station). There are some great benefits associated with working for my client, some of which include comprehensive health coverage, life and travel insurance, further educational assistance / professional development and access to savings and/or pension plans.

If this role sounds perfect for you, then please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / )

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Network Security Compliance / Design (TSA)

Location: Fully remote

Duration: To the end of 2024 initially. Expected extension due to ongoing requirements.

Rate: £450 - 550 paid weekly, umbrella, in scope

Our client is a very large digital organisation.

They currently have a requirement for a network profile to face a Government Initiative: Telecommunications Security Act (TSA).Ideally, you will have experience with TSA regulation / reform from a Network and IP Security perspective.

Security compliance is very important for this role.

More TDA and less network design, but a good grounding in design is required.You may have come from a Network Design / Professional type role and have a good grounding in Design, Network Configuration, Routers, Switches, Juniper and Cisco etc.Change control is important for this role.

Updates, Security, Vulnerability are all desired at a gold standard.This role may pick up roles such as Network Design and MPLS type requirements.

The team on site works across the IP spectrum and is close knit - People do help and assist with all types of work.If you have worked under the Telecoms Security Act, this is the most important thing to have.

Making sure IP network security is up to speed and to a high standard is the most salient requirement.

NETWORK DESIGN, NETWORK SECURITY, TSA, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ACT, IPSEC, IP SECURITY, REGULATORY, CONFIGURATION, ROUTERS, SWITCH, JUNIPER, CISCO

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Your new company

Sandwell Council is currently seeking to appoint two Enforcement Officers to join its Private Sector Housing Team as part of a two-year project.
The Enforcement Officers will lead a focused intervention project in the Cape Hill area of Smethwick proactively inspecting private sector housing, ensuring compliance with housing standards.

Your new role

As an Enforcement Officer, you will carry out enforcement activity dealing with conditions in private sector rented accommodation, having particular regard to tackling rouge landlords who exploit vulnerable communities.

You will carry out full inspections of properties to ensure compliance with HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard and other relevant legislation such as Building Acts, Environmental Protection Act, HMO regulations, Housing Acts and other relevant legislation relating to building safety and conditions. Maintain detailed and accurate records of visits, enquiries, actions, decisions and calculations.

You will be identifying and targeting primarily flats and HMOs over commercial premises within the Cape Hill area of Smethwick. Researching ownership and responsibility of premises and arranging proactive inspections. Inspecting HMOs that are unlicensed, providing reports and building case files.

Undertake inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify disrepair, other non-compliance with local and statutory requirements and breaches of management standards.

Take action where necessary to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the preparation and service of statutory notices, orders and demands in accordance with prescribed forms and procedures.

Conduct Neighbourhood Renewal Assessments (NRA's) and other detailed investigations on areas of houses and individual long-term empty properties. Determine the most satisfactory course of action.

Prepare reports for Operations Manager and for Director/ Cabinet Approval.

Prepare paperwork for civil penalty offences and for prosecutions, give evidence in court in the formal enforcement of statutory notices.

Prepare papers and legal statements and represent the Council in First Tier Tribunal-Property Chamber (Residential Property) appeals and provide expert witness evidence.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need a HNC in construction, a degree in Environmental Health or related subject, and be able to demonstrate at least 2 years' experience in Private Sector Housing regulation.

You will also need a certificate of competency in application of the HHSRS regime and knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the local authorities' regulatory and enforcement powers in relation to HMOs and private sector housing conditions.

In addition, this role will be an ASAP start,. Before starting, you will need to pass your reference and compliance checks. On registration please have your 2 most recent employment details available for reference checks.

What you'll get in return

This role is a full-time, temporary position based in Sandwell, the role is £18.06 per hour (PAYE)
This is a two-year temporary project.
Due to the council going through a period of transition, permanent opportunities may be available.

What you need to do now

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Information Security Analyst
Leeds
£40,000 to £46,000

Your new company

Hays Technology are recruiting an Information Security Analyst to join a large public sector organisation based in the Leeds area. You will be reporting to the Network and Security Manager and will join the Network and Security Team.

Your new role

In your new role, you will be supporting the organisation to meet its IT and Cybersecurity compliance objectives including Cyber Essentials and PCI-DSS, whilst conducting IT and Cyber security risk assessments, cyber security reviews, and the co-ordination of security testing activities, and providing detailed analysis of cyber security information to develop prioritised risk-based recommendations.
You will be minimising the risk of data breaches through effective technology solutions, whilst supporting the development of tools, measures, benchmarks, and quality standards to measure and establish the effectiveness of the organisation's Cyber Security services and policies. You will also be assisting the Network, Security, and Infrastructure Managers with the Security of the organisation's network to support the organisation's infrastructure and to review and advise on the risk and security controls of all systems.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of providing IT support including to end users
• Experience in dealing with suppliers and third-party support
• Experience of analysing and handling potential IT security incidents (from a technical and user support perspective)
• Demonstrable knowledge of networking and security technologies
• Skilled in supporting and administering enterprise Windows based IT systems
• Ability to work closely and collaborate with stakeholders outside of the immediate team

What you'll get in return

This exciting position is paying between £40,000 and £46,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 26 days + bank annual leave, 19% employer contribution pension scheme, flexibility, training, and development opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Overview of the position:

As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, this is a long-term temporary contract, with a starting rate of £13.10 including holiday, £11.44 excluding holiday pay.

The Contractor Escort role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally.

Purpose of the Contractor Escort role:

As part of the security team you will be responsible for assisting in the safety and security of the establishment where your duties will include escorting building contractors. You will ensure the safety and security of the visitors, staff and prisoners within a Prison establishment, while persons from outside of NOMS are on site. You will also ensure that no unauthorised persons or items enter the establishment.

Experience:

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required for this role.
The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will have a background in customer services or security, and will be assessed based on the following competencies: Acting with integrity, respecting others, Building relationships and team working, communicating effectively, developing self and others.

Full training is provided by the establishment/ department. Training time will be paid at the standard hourly rate.

Security Clearance required:

All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 4 weeks, this can include a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 3 years of ex-employer references.


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Liam now on 01782 958912.
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Your new company
You will be joining an established legal business in the Stourbridge area, for a permanent role as a Commercial Legal Secretary.
Your new role
This is a full-time job, working Monday to Friday in the office with core duties that include:

• Opening and creating new files and entering client details on the case management system.
• Complying with the Firm's various policies and procedures contained in the office manual.
• Proofreading of documents.
• Issuing first letters.
• Submit online searches.
• Copy typing and audio typing.
• Preparing Land Registry applications and updating Land Registry Direct.
• Applying for Chancel Checks.
• Communicating with clients and keeping them up to date on progress.
• Completing pre-completion searches.
• Sending and receiving faxes and email, preparing letters, memos and bills, typing complex documents and filing.
• Preparing completion statements and post-completion documents.
• Filing Stamp Duty Land Transaction returns.
• Preparing auction packs and sale pack on developments.
• Reception duties: receiving calls and taking messages, seeing clients in reception when necessary.
• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Preparation of bills.
• Any other duties that are reasonably asked of you by the partners.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have experience in the legal sector, and skills to include copy and audio typing. This is a varied role and requires attention to detail, a professional manner and the ability to manage complex tasks using their initiative.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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