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Bianca joined Chadwick Nott in 2014, and she has built a very successful interim business, helping firms and solicitors across the South of England and South Wales. Prior to using her skills in the recruitment market, Bianca worked as a fee-earner for five years, specialising in Claimant and Defendant Personal Injury and RTA fraud matters. She built her experience with high profile regional firms including Irwin Mitchell and DAC Beachcroft.

Charlie joined the business in 2010 after over 12 years recruitment experience gained at very well-known agencies. He specialises in recruiting qualified lawyers of all levels into Interim roles into Private Practice and Industry. He has placed large teams of lawyers, often with particular language skills, to work on projects such as complex Fraud &amp; Regulatory Investigations and large Litigation / Arbitration matters.

<div>David has over 20 years of legal recruitment experience. He rejoined Chadwick Nott in July 2025. He has a broad range of experience in the legal market and has strong market knowledge and deep understanding of clients&rsquo; needs. He has placed candidates at all levels within law firms of all types. He has spent the last 8 years focussing on partner and senior hires in both Private Practice and In house legal teams. His experience of mentoring and previous career in teaching enables him to coach, develop and support the career progression of his candidates.</div>
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Senior Residential Property Lawyer - Interim Opportunity Are you an experienced Residential Property lawyer seeking a flexible, interim role? I'm currently working with a Legal 500 law firm that's looking for a skilled professional to assist with a file review project. This is a non-client-facing position, offering a contract of 3-6 months, with an expected start date in 1-2 weeks. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in current regulations. The role offers the flexibility of being fully remote or hybrid based, depending on your preference. If you're interested in hearing more about this role, please feel free to get in touch: 📩 <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>☎️ 0203 096 4463 📞 07769241524*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Senior Residential Property Solicitor

Assistant Company Secretary Our client, a leading European life sciences organisation, is looking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary to assist the Company Secretary for a 12-month period. The role is hybrid with 2 days per week office based in central London. The role will focus on supporting the Company Secretary in the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services and corporate governance. The Assistant Company Secretary will have exposure to all parts of the business working directly with the company and investor boards to ensure the smooth running of the Company Secretary function. This includes providing functional expertise in regards to legal, legal, governance, regulatory and compliance matters aimed at minimising risk and exposure. Key responsibilities will include managing the administration of any long-term incentive schemes on behalf of the Board, providing documentation on key issues pertaining the business, obtaining investor consent and maintaining a register of consents, compiling financial reports, maintaining corporate structures, and ensuring corporate filings with regulatory bodies are keep up to date. To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have previous Company Secretarial experience which has included working in an organisation with large group structures and European subsidiaries. Knowledge of working practices of NHS and pharmaceutical companies is also preferred, along with knowledge of company law and practice, and previous experience of taking minutes and preparing and distributing board papers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global business and to develop your Company Secretarial skills further. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Please also feel free to link in with me on linkedin.com/in/bianca-gibbs-b1642889*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Assistant Company Secretary

In-House Contracts Manager Our client, a property management company, is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their property management business in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will be responsible for:<ul><li>Manage and maintain the full lifecycle of commercial and supplier contracts, ensuring legal compliance</li><li>Support procurement processes including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring</li><li>Contribute to the development and submission of bids and tenders, coordinating input across departments</li><li>Monitor contract performance against KPIs and service-level agreements</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms in collaboration with legal and operational stakeholders</li><li>Support the management of risk, compliance, and governance related to commercial partnerships</li><li>Maintain accurate records and provide contract analysis and reporting to support decision making</li><li>Act as a liaison between legal, finance, operations, suppliers, and clients on contract-related matters</li></ul> You will have a strong background in contracts, procurement, and commercial operations. You will have at least 4 years contract management experience gained within the legal profession, procurement, or related field. This role will work closely with the commercial and legal team and will be responsible for end-to-end management of contracts, procurement support and the development and co-ordination of bid and tender submissions. You will have proven experience in managing supplier and client agreements, alongside a thorough understanding of compliance and commercial risk. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the strategic growth and operational excellence of the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will have excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills, and a proactive approach with good attention to detail. You'll be a team player and willing to turn your hand to other duties, should the need arise within the team. This is a permanent role, working on a hybrid basis working at least 3 days in the Gloucestershire office. The role is paying a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For more information, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

In-House Contracts Manager

In-House Commercial Contracts Paralegal / Legal Executive Our client, a property management company, is looking to recruit an In-House Commercial Contacts Paralegal / Legal Executive to join their Gloucestershire based Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for<ul><li>Dealing with a wide range of commercial contracts, NDA's, supplier agreements</li><li>Drafting legal documents</li><li>Providing first-line legal advice (property and commercial contracts)</li><li>Conducting legal research across both UK and international jurisdictions.</li></ul> You will play a key part in translating complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for internal stakeholders and assist in managing the full lifecycle of legal documentation. Previous compliance experience would be beneficial. You will be an LLB or LPC graduate and will have at least 2 years commercial contracts experience gained within a legal support role, such as paralegal, legal advisor or In-House Legal Advisor. You will be confident at research such as: case law, legislation, and regulatory obligations. The client is also open to considering qualified Legal Executives for this role. For this role it is essential to have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a proactive approach with good attention to detail. You'll be a team player and willing to turn your hand to other duties, should the need arise within the team. This is a dynamic and varied role, ideal for a someone who enjoys working across a broad spectrum of legal areas and contributing to strategic and operational decisions within the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a diligent and ambitious paralegal / Legal Executive to join an In-House house legal team of a growing company and there is excellent long-term progression in the role. This is a permanent role, working in the office in Gloucestershire. The role is paying a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For more information, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

In-House Commercial Contracts Paralegal / Legal Executive

Document Review Paralegal - Birmingham Our client, an international law firm, are looking to recruit a team of experienced document review paralegals to join a short-term remote document review project starting ASAP. This is a hybrid working role working 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 days remotely. During the assignment all candidates MUST be based in the U.K. The project is due to start shortly for 4-6 weeks. To be considered for this role is it essential that you have completed your law degree and have previous Document Review experience (E-discovery or Relativity) or contract review experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top tier international law firm. For more details regarding this role or to apply for this role please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk </a>Please also feel free to connect with me on linkedin.com/in/bianca-gibbs-b1642889*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Document Review Paralegal - Birmingham

Residential Property Lawyer - Devon Our client, a well-respected law firm with multiple offices across Devon is looking to expand their Residential Property Team and recruit a Residential Property Solicitor for their Plymouth office. Day-to-day you will work on a caseload of Residential Conveyancing matters including:<ul><li>Sales and purchases to include freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered property</li><li>Grant and Surrender of easements and covenants</li><li>Remortgages</li><li>New Builds</li><li>Transfers of equity</li><li>Landlord &amp; tenant matters all from inception through to completion.</li></ul> The client base is varied - from Residential purchasers to developers and investors. There is also the opportunity to pick up some Commercial property work if the candidate wishes. Ideally, you will be a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3+ PQE. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and IT literate, organised with attention to detail and good numerical skills. It is essential that you're able to work with minimal supervision. This is a great opportunity to work for a well-established law firm in Devon. This is a permanent role, working on a hybrid basis. The role is paying a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For more information, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) <a href="mailto:biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk">biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Residential Property Lawyer - Devon

Legal Counsel - AI Technology CompanyOur client is an ambitious and fast-growing AI technology company on a mission to transform how people work through the power of artificial intelligence. As they continue to scale, they are looking for a commercially-minded and adaptable Legal Counsel to join the team and support a wide range of legal matters.<h3>About the Role</h3>You'll work across a variety of areas, including:<ul><li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly SaaS agreements</li><li>Advising on data protection, IP, and employment matters</li><li>Supporting corporate governance and regulatory compliance</li><li>Helping shape internal legal processes and risk management strategies</li><li>Litigation</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is excited about the potential of AI to make work more efficient and impactful.<h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE</li><li>Strong experience in commercial law, ideally with exposure to SaaS or tech contracts</li><li>A genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies</li><li>Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting</li><li>Able to start reasonably quickly</li></ul>For more information on this role or other opportunities within Guildford or Surrey in general please do get in touch with Charlie Compton at Chadwick Nott. (e) charliecompton@chadwicknott.co.uk(m) 07500 124845(t) 0203 0964544*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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