Legal Secretary/PA (12 month FTC)

  • from £32,000
  • Contract

Do you have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines?

Our client, a professional law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary/PA (12-Month FTC) to join their team.

Your Responsibilities: 

  • Provide broad administrative, organisational, and diary management support
  • Maintain documentation, files, mailboxes, and general workflow processes
  • Coordinate travel, meetings, events, and client-related arrangements
  • Assist with financial tasks, expenses, and routine compliance activities
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and external contacts while supporting team projects
  • Take ownership of workload, stay adaptable, and contribute positively to team culture and development


Your Skills:

  • Flexible, proactive, and able to work well under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
  • High level of discretion, confidentiality, and effective problem-solving
  • Proficient in billing processes, financial reporting, and Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please apply today if this sounds like you! 

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    Financial Crime Manager

    • Bristol
    • from £100,000
    • Permanent

    Are you an experienced Financial Crime or AML specialist looking for a senior role where you can make an immediate impact?

    We’re working with a leading law firm seeking a Senior Financial Crime Manager to play a pivotal role within a rapidly growing, high-performing Risk & Compliance function. 

    The Role
    You will act as a trusted partner to the Head of Financial Crime & AML, serving as a subject matter expert and providing high-level advisory support across the firm. Your work will directly strengthen the firm’s Financial Crime and AML framework, ensuring best-in-class compliance and supporting both strategic and operational initiatives.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Providing expert AML and Financial Crime advisory support across the business
    • Handling Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and advising on complex, high-risk matters
    • Ensuring compliance with all relevant AML, financial crime, sanctions, ABC and CTF regulations
    • Supporting the development, review and enhancement of policies, procedures, controls, and firm-wide risk assessments
    • Working closely with stakeholders and fee earners on financial crime concerns and high-risk client due diligence
    • Managing and contributing to financial crime projects and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Acting as a mentor to junior team members, sharing expertise and supporting their development
    • Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting on all AML/FC initiatives
    • Playing a key role as the “right-hand person” to the Head of Financial Crime & AML

    What We’re Looking For

    • Extensive experience in Financial Crime and AML, ideally within a large legal or professional services environment
    • Strong advisory capability, with confidence handling high-risk clients and complex issues
    • Demonstrable background in SAR handling, AML assessments, sanctions, bribery, fraud, and wider FC risks
    • Experience supporting stakeholders and fee earners on financial crime matters
    • Strong policy, procedure and process review capabilities
    • Experience in MLRO or Deputy MLRO-level responsibilities
    • Excellent reporting, documentation and communication skills
    • Ability to work autonomously and operate at a senior level from day one
    • Experience training or mentoring junior team members

    Why Join?
    This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential role within a fast-growing, modern, and values-driven organisation. You’ll join a supportive Risk & Compliance team known for its expertise, collaboration, and forward-thinking culture — and you’ll be joining at a key moment of expansion with strong long-term opportunities.

    Ready to take the next step in your Financial Crime career? Apply now to join a progressive, ambitious team where your expertise truly makes a difference.
     
     

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      Compliance Assistant

      • Bristol
      • from £25,000
      • Permanent

      Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

      We are partnering with a Top 100 law firm to recruit multiple Compliance Assistants to join their positive and supportive Bristol playing a key role within the Risk & Compliance Team.

      Your Responsibilities:

      • Review intake requests and ownership structures to ensure client and matter details are complete, accurate, and free of red flags before AML escalation
      • Conduct internal and external conflict checks using relevant databases, liaise with international offices for clearances, and assist with client and matter maintenance
      • Support AML processes, including refresh activities and monitoring of high-risk clients
      • Coordinate with team members to meet deadlines, manage time-sensitive issues, and address emerging challenges
      • Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms as required, while maintaining accurate records, ensuring data compliance, and resolving confidential information issues

      Your Skills:

      • Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a legal background, and fluency in English at C1 level or higher for international communication
      • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a professional, client-focused approach
      • Ability to understand commercial considerations linked to legal advice provided by a global firm
      • Highly organised and methodical, able to prioritise effectively, manage pressure, and deliver consistently high-standard work to deadlines
      • Calm and confident decision-maker with the ability to handle challenging situations

      If this sounds like you please apply today! 

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        Administrator

        • Bristol
        • from £30,000
        • Permanent

        Are you methodical, organised, and a great team player?

        Our client, a top 100 Legal Firm, is looking for an experienced Administrator to join their busy team. The role will involve providing effective and efficient administrative support service to the Real Estate team in Bristol.

        Your Responsibilities:

        • Assist on confidential client matters and provide updates to clients and lawyers
        • Handle correspondence, document preparation, and filing
        • Prepare and submit Land Registry and SDLT applications
        • Commission searches and manage incoming/outgoing documentation
        • Track legal work, monitor deadlines, and maintain accurate records
        • Schedule meetings and provide general administrative support (copying, scanning, billing)

        Your Skills:

        • Flexible, professional, and proactive approach
        • Strong communication skills at all levels
        • High accuracy and attention to detail
        • Excellent database knowledge
        • Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
        • Methodical and organised
        • Works well independently and in a team
        • Ideally experienced in Land Registry, searches, SDLT, and general admin

        If this sounds like you, apply today!

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          AML Officer

          • Bristol
          • Permanent

          Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

          We are partnering with a Top 100 law firm to recruit an AML Officer to join their positive and supportive Bristol or London team, playing a key role within both the wider Risk & Compliance Team and the firm as a whole.

          Your Responsibilities:

          • Collect and review CDD evidence in line with policy and procedures
          • Prepare CDD reports and risk assessments and liaise with fee-earners for additional documentation where needed
          • Monitor CDD for new and existing clients and manage ongoing reviews
          • Conduct PEPs and sanctions checks, escalating issues as required
          • Build and maintain relationships across the organisation to support compliance initiatives
          • Support Risk & Compliance projects as needed
          • Assist the wider Client & Matter Inception and Risk & Compliance team

          Your Skills:

          • Proven AML experience in an international, regulated firm such as law, banking, or credit institutions
          • Fully conversant with UK Money Laundering Regulations and EU Directives with basic understanding of Sanctions legislation
          • Familiar with a broad range of international company structures
          • Experienced with high-risk clients, sanctions screening, and PEPs
          • Skilled in obtaining CDD information from clients and public sources
          • Excellent attention to detail
          • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact at all levels
          • Clear communication skills, able to guide on complex fact patterns
          • Able to multi-task, prioritise workloads, and work effectively in a team

          If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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            Administrative Assistant

            • Bristol
            • from £25,500
            • Permanent

            Do you have experience providing high-quality administrative support within a professional services environment?

            Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Administrative Assistant to join their Bristol office on a permanent, full-time basis.

            Responsibilities include:

            • Provide effective and high-quality administrative support to secretarial teams, fee-earners, and coordinators
            • Manage diaries and contacts — including booking meetings, conference rooms, travel, accommodation, and client appointments
            • Support document production and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the firm’s house style
            • Assist with the preparation of agendas, presentations, and meeting papers
            • Maintain and update internal systems, including contact databases and CV banks
            • Support project and matter-related administration, including filing, archiving, courier arrangements, and digital uploads
            • Handle general office tasks such as scanning, photocopying, printing, and binding
            • Assist with billing and expenses, including invoice submission and progress tracking
            • Run reports, support time recording, and manage file openings and closures in accordance with internal processes
            • Assist with event coordination, including managing RSVPs and client communications
            • Provide ad hoc support to the wider practice and administrative teams as required

            About you:

            • Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role within a professional, financial, or legal environment (some experience desirable, training provided)
            • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure
            • Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy
            • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
            • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
            • Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
            • Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
            • Discreet and professional when handling confidential information
            • Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to assist during busy periods or outside standard hours if required

            Why apply?

            You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment that values your contribution. The firm offers:

            • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
            • Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office)
            • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
            • Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
            • A culture that celebrates diversity, teamwork, and innovation

            If you’re a motivated administrator looking to grow your career within a professional and dynamic setting, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

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              Administrative Assistant (12 month FTC)

              • Bristol
              • from £24,000 to £26,000
              • Contract

              Do you have experience providing high-quality administrative support within a professional services or financial environment?

              Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for an Administrator (12-Month FTC) to join their team based in central Bristol.

              Responsibilities include:

              • Provide administrative support to the PA and legal teams 
              • Manage deeds — including checking, typing schedules, assisting with audits, and maintaining accurate client records
              • Handle document production tasks such as scanning, photocopying, printing, and binding
              • Prepare correspondence, special delivery, and courier forms
              • Organise travel, conference, and meeting room bookings
              • Assist with billing processes and expense collation
              • Run reports and support file management, including closures and large file sends
              • Liaise confidently with clients and colleagues, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

              About you:

              • Previous experience in an administrative role within a professional, financial, or legal environment
              • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
              • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
              • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
              • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
              • Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach to teamwork

              Why apply?

              You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team in a professional environment where your contribution is valued. The firm offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing through a range of flexible benefits.

              Please apply today to be considered for this role.

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                Senior Bids Manager

                • Bristol
                • from £70,000
                • Contract

                Do you have experience leading complex bid processes and driving business growth through strategic tender management?

                Our client, a leading UK law firm, is seeking a Senior Pursuits Manager to join their Bristol-based Marketing team on a 12-Month-FTC. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence how the firm competes for and secures high-impact legal work, enhancing its reputation for delivering exceptional client outcomes.

                Responsibilities include:

                • Lead and manage strategic tender processes from initiation through to submission, ensuring high-quality, commercially astute proposals
                • Oversee day-to-day operational pursuits activity, including tender management, debriefs, and client feedback processes
                • Chair and coordinate pursuit meetings, assess opportunities in line with commercial strategy, and drive cross-departmental collaboration
                • Produce compelling written submissions, shaping non-technical content and ensuring consistency across materials
                • Analyse pursuits data and management information (MI) to identify trends and develop winning strategies
                • Horizon scan for upcoming opportunities, maintain pursuit plans, and monitor competitor and client engagement activity
                • Line manage and coach members of the Pursuits team, fostering a supportive, high-performing and innovative environment
                • Champion best practice across the firm and continuously improve pursuit operations and processes

                About you:

                • A driven and ambitious professional who thrives under pressure and is motivated by success
                • A confident relationship builder who enjoys influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business
                • Highly organised with strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail
                • A creative problem solver who identifies opportunities for improvement and embraces innovative approaches
                • Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both writing and conversation
                • Curious, commercially minded, and passionate about helping the firm win exceptional work

                What you’ll bring:

                • Significant experience managing large and complex bids or pursuits, ideally within professional services
                • Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering, including procurement and points-scoring processes
                • Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop team members
                • Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills
                • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
                • A collaborative, proactive approach aligned with the firm’s vision and values

                Please apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving strategic growth and success across the firm.

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                  HR Advisor - London

                  • London
                  • Permanent

                  Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

                  We are partnering with an international Top 100 Legal Firm, to recruit for a HR Advisor who will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s Projects, Real Estate and Finance (PREF) Practice Group. You’ll work closely with practice leaders, managers, and colleagues across the business to provide expert HR guidance, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape a high-performance, people-first culture.

                  The Role

                  • Act as the first point of contact for managers and teams, providing advice on a wide variety of HR matters.
                  • Build strong, trusted relationships with line managers, coaching them to develop management capability.
                  • Support performance management processes, including proactive coaching and formal procedures.
                  • Monitor and analyse attendance, supporting managers with Occupational Health referrals and absence management.
                  • Advise on disciplinary and grievance processes, escalating to HRBPs where appropriate.
                  • Provide data-driven insights to identify trends and support business decision-making.
                  • Support cyclical HR processes, including performance reviews, pay review, promotions, and talent management.
                  • Coordinate secondments and maternity/shared parental leave processes.
                  • Mentor HR Assistants, acting as an escalation point and providing cover when required.
                  • Deliver HR inductions for new joiners and contribute to wider HR strategic projects.

                  The ideal candidate will bring:

                  • Proven HR Advisor experience within a professional, fast-paced environment.
                  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies, with the ability to apply them commercially.
                  • Experience in managing a broad range of HR processes with confidence and discretion.
                  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
                  • A proactive, flexible, and organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
                  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
                  • Strong prioritisation skills to thrive in a busy, demanding environment.

                  Location & Working Style
                  This role will be based in the London office, with hybrid working and some travel between UK offices as required.

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                    HR Advisor (Bristol)

                    • Bristol
                    • Permanent

                    Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

                    We are partnering with an international Top 100 Legal Firm, to recruit for a HR Advisor who will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s Projects, Real Estate and Finance (PREF) Practice Group. You’ll work closely with practice leaders, managers, and colleagues across the business to provide expert HR guidance, drive strategic initiatives, and help shape a high-performance, people-first culture.

                    The Role

                    • Act as the first point of contact for managers and teams, providing advice on a wide variety of HR matters.
                    • Build strong, trusted relationships with line managers, coaching them to develop management capability.
                    • Support performance management processes, including proactive coaching and formal procedures.
                    • Monitor and analyse attendance, supporting managers with Occupational Health referrals and absence management.
                    • Advise on disciplinary and grievance processes, escalating to HRBPs where appropriate.
                    • Provide data-driven insights to identify trends and support business decision-making.
                    • Support cyclical HR processes, including performance reviews, pay review, promotions, and talent management.
                    • Coordinate secondments and maternity/shared parental leave processes.
                    • Mentor HR Assistants, acting as an escalation point and providing cover when required.
                    • Deliver HR inductions for new joiners and contribute to wider HR strategic projects.

                    The ideal candidate will bring:

                    • Proven HR Advisor experience within a professional, fast-paced environment.
                    • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies, with the ability to apply them commercially.
                    • Experience in managing a broad range of HR processes with confidence and discretion.
                    • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
                    • A proactive, flexible, and organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
                    • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
                    • Strong prioritisation skills to thrive in a busy, demanding environment.

                    Location & Working Style
                    This role will be based in the Bristol office, with hybrid working and some travel between UK offices as required.

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