Average Lawyer salary in the UK

We are seeking a Funds Lawyer to provide expert legal guidance and support within a global Banking Group in London for 12 months. Client Details Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong and well-established presence across the EMEA region. Known for its stability, collaborative culture and long-term strategic vision, the organisation combines international reach with a people focussed approach. The business is undergoing continued growth and transformation, creating opportunities to influence policy, shape best practice and support meaningful organisational change. This role sits within a respected legal function that plays a critical part in enabling the firm's strategic ambitions. Description You will: Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of funds finance, banking and insurance finance documentation, including LMA-based syndicated and bilateral facilities, NAV facilities, subscription lines and margin loans.Advise on the legal and structuring aspects of transactions, working closely with front office, credit, operations, and other internal teams.Support business units on regulatory developments and market trends impacting fund finance and related loan products.Provide pragmatic legal support in connection with customer relationships, governance matters and cross-jurisdictional queries.Participate in cross-functional projects, committees and initiatives relevant to structured finance, lending and wider business strategy.Support more general finance matters as required, including confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and other ancillary documents. Profile Qualified lawyer (2 - 15 PQE) with experience in funds finance, general banking or insurance finance gained in a reputable law firm or financial institution.Strong familiarity with standard loan documentation and fund finance structures.Is collaborative, pragmatic, and capable of working with a high level of autonomy.Has availability for a 12 month contract Job Offer Competitive daily rate up to £950 depending on candidate experienceOpportunity to work in a prestigious financial services organisation in London.12-month role providing exposure to complex and high-profile transactions.

Andy File Associates are acting on behalf of our client as a recruitment agency with regards this permanent vacancyOur award winning client is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Employment Law Advisor to help build and lead their employment law service offering. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer, legal executive or employment law specialist with 3-4+ years PQE, who enjoys client contact, relationship building and is keen to support the firm in developing a department.They are open to various professional backgrounds: solicitor, barrister, CILEX lawyer, or qualified HR/executive.To be successful in this role you will be able to:Lead and grow the firm’s employment law offering, including retained client services, advisory work, and workshops/seminars.Handle employment litigation and tribunal matters, currently managed by other partners.Support and advise senior HR professionals, directors, and managers in a practical and commercially sensible way.Develop business opportunities, network locally, and promote the firm’s employment law services.Key ResponsibilitiesEmployment Advice & Client Support: provide employment law advice across all areas, including redundancies, TUPE transfers, grievance and disciplinary matters, contracts, policies, discrimination, settlements and any other employment related support.Work with both respondents and claimants, providing balanced and practical advice.Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality, approachable, and engaging client support.Build the firm’s employment law service offering and retained services.Deliver seminars, workshops, and training for clients and potential clients.Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.Manage employment tribunal claims with support from Litigation partners.NB: Advocacy is optionalThe ideal candidate will be:Experienced in advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and senior HR teams.Knowledgeable across all areas of employment law, with experience handling redundancy, settlements and ideally TUPE matters.Experienced working with both respondents and claimants.Approachable, confident, and an engaging presenter, able to deliver training or client sessions.Commercially minded and capable of developing a service offering for business growthFlexible regarding advocacy — happy to do it but not required.Benefitsc£45k Salary (Full Time) – potentially negotiable to a higher salary for the right candidate who is self-sufficient and can build the business.34 days holiday (including bank holidays)Birthday day offFree New Forest Parking ClockHealth Cash Plan and Group Life CoverCompany sick pay schemeStaff Discount PlatformAward-winning training and development

We are seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join a leading legal department within the financial services industry. This 12-month fixed-term contract, based in London, will involve providing expert legal support and guidance to the UK and wider EMEA business. Client Details Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong and well-established presence across the EMEA region. Known for its stability, collaborative culture and long-term strategic vision, the organisation combines international reach with a people-focused approach. The business is undergoing continued growth and transformation, creating opportunities to influence policy, shape best practice and support meaningful organisational change. Description As Employment Counsel, you will: Provide pragmatic, commercially focused employment advice to HR and business leaders across the UK and wider EMEA region.Support on a variety of employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, dismissals, investigations and dispute resolution.Assist on any ad hoc litigious mattersDraft, review and update employment policies, contracts, and handbooks.Partner with HR on change programmes such as restructures, organisational design, integration, harmonisation and workforce transitions.Keep the organisation abreast of developments in employment legislation, risk management and best practice.Contribute to legal, HR and cross-functional projects, committees and regulatory initiatives across the region. Profile A qualified employment lawyer with experience in financial services gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.Available for an immediate start or date prior to March 01stPractical, balanced, and commercially-minded approach to legal riskCollaborative, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving business. Job Offer Competitive day rate up to £980 via UmbrellaOpportunity to work within a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.Hybrid working in Central London