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Solicitors required to join our criminal department, some to undertake criminal defence work, others to assist with our regulatory prosecution work. All levels of PQE considered from newly qualified to experienced advocates. Salary commensurate with levels of experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic employment lawyer to help grow the department in both contentious and non contentious work, for Employers and Employees in Bolton and Manchester.  Advocacy experience and a willingness to help bring in new work essential.

Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the busy family team, primarily at the Bolton office undertaking a mixed case load to include private and public law children, divorce and finances. Ideally 2 years' post qualification experience preferred but not essential, but experience within family law is required as well as a passion to carry out this work.

TRAINEE SOLICITOR VACANCY F Barnes are looking to recruit a trainee solicitor to join their training programme. We would like someone who has had first-hand experience as a paralegal since obtaining their LPC. This would ideally suit someone who would like to join us on a 6 month probation period as a paralegal with the opportunity of being offered a two year training opportunity. As a firm we are fully dedicated to providing our trainees with a fully comprehensive and diverse introduction to the legal world we live in. We look to provide high quality training across various different seats of law which can range from but not exclusive to, Family Law, Private Client, Commercial & Corporate Law, Property Law, Employment and Litigation. Trainees will be working in a friendly and supportive environment where candidates have fantastic opportunity to progress their career. What should you expect? Trainee solicitors will usually spend six months in each seat of law in both contentious and non-contentious areas. Whilst we discuss what areas of law you would prefer to train in we always look to keep these under review with you as many trainees often change their mind as to what areas they would like to eventually practice in as they progress through their training contract. We have an excellent team of highly experienced solicitors at F Barnes who are also skilled in appearing in court personally and can pass on their skills in this regard. You should expect to be meeting clients and working on live files from the very outset and whilst you will receive training your knowledge will be built up by gaining the wide experience by being ‘on the job’ from the start. We integrate our trainee solicitors into our networking and business development programme throughout. We see this as an important integral part to becoming a successful solicitor in the modern legal battlefield. What are we looking for? We are looking for candidates that have enthusiasm, drive and ambition to do well. Our successful future lawyers will have great personal skills whilst being able to think outside the box. They must be able to adapt according to the changes in demands of the ‘new millennium client’. They must have passed the LPC Preferable having completed a minimum of 6 months as a paralegal Someone Local to our area would be preferred. Start Date: 1st April Salary: Competitive  Salary According to Experience. Probation: 6 months

Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5 years PQE in Wills & Probate? Want to join a friendly team with great opportunities to progress? Due to our success we have continued to grow and we are looking to recruit an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Gidea Park office. The candidate will have fantastic progression and billing opportunities. Our substantial 'Will Bank', client retention rates and personal appeal means that this department is one of our strongest. We would strongly recommend applying for this position in the first instance so that we may contact you to discuss the opportunities on offer in full direct. The Candidate: We would like someone who is enthusiastic, committed and keen to contribute to the achievements of F Barnes. The ideal candidate will have a good breadth of experience having specialised in Wills & Probate work for at least 5 years. We look for candidates who are dynamic, forward thinking and who share our core values. Our practice has been established for over 60 years. We have a great core following providing lots of fee earning potential for the right candidate. Main duties: Drafting of Wills and Codicils Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney Drafting Deeds of Variation Probate applications Deputyship Applications to the Court of Protection Participating in networking and practice development activities. Requirements: 5 years+ experience in Wills & Probate work; Good communication skills Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; Enthusiasm to engage in networking and practice development activities; Client focused and practical; Demonstrable ability and keen to build and maintain client and referral relationships; Excellent administration and organisational skills; Professional but friendly and approachable personality.   Start Date  : ASAP Salary:          Competitive with excellent profit related pay scheme and other benefits

Are you an Experienced Solicitor in both Commercial & Residential Property? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development with a view to progressing to Director in the near future? Do you have a business mind? For a New Career in the New Year We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. The right candidate would ideally be looking to progress to director and be able to demonstrate leadership skills with a proactive approach to developing business. The position is based at either our Romford or Gidea Park office. F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. We have a strong loyal client base having been established in the Havering area for over 60 years. Our fee earners are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients. Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm's core values. The Role: Advising on freehold and leasehold transactions Conduct of lease extensions Ability to act on the sale or purchase of businesses Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate leadership skills Ability to work under pressure within a busy office A good breadth of knowledge in this area Requirements: 5 years+ PQE in Residential & Commercial Property Able to work autonomously on complex legal matters Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; Enthusiasm to engage in networking and business development; Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships; Self-motivated team player Ambition to progress Excellent administration and organisational skills; Professional but friendly and approachable   Start Date  : ASAP Salary:  Competitive Basic Salary according to experience and historical billing targets plus favourable Profit Related Pay scheme and other benefits Job Type : Full-time  

Conveyancing Solicitor We are currently seeking a Property Lawyer in South East Hampshire. We have been providing legal services to the local community for more than 30 years and have an enviable reputation. We are known particularly for our property transactions and due to growth are seeking to add to the established team. You will be used to running your own caseload of residential transactions without close supervision, including leasehold and freehold sales, and purchase of flats and houses. The workload is varied and interesting and would suit a qualified solicitor with the focus being on providing a quality service to clients. Profile The key criteria is at least 8 years experience working on conveyancing files, having responsibility for transactions from start to finish.  The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate having worked within a busy environment with varied experience including deeds of easement, option agreements, drafting overage provisions, dealing with agricultural property and good leasehold experience.  You will get full client contact so you should be confident being client facing and be able to build strong relationships with other professionals. The successful candidate will  be a real team player with excellent communication skills and drive that can project manage and interact well with other disciplines. This is an great opportunity for the right candidate to enjoy a fresh challenge and be a key member of a respected team. Those with commercial property or enfranchisement/lease extension experience are encouraged to apply. In return are good levels of remuneration, work/life balance and being part of a close knit team.  Please submit your CV to pdbelcher@driverbelcher.co.uk      

We are looking for an ambitious Private Client lawyer to join an established practice with the aim to support and build upon outgoing solicitor’s work. Further objectives are to develop the profile of the Private Client department and to implement agreed initiatives by creating strong links within the local community and to win new privately funded work whilst growing the client base. Excellent long-term career development potential. If your specialism is in Private Client and you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate may be either a fully qualified lawyer with at least two year’s recent PQE in Private Client work or a non qualified legal professional with the equivalent relevant experience and expertise. You should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Private Client work, good technical proficiency, strong attention to detail and at least two year’s current experience in dealing with Private Client work. You should expect to carry your own caseload with relative autonomy; with scope to become STEP qualified if so desired. Fee targets and related bonus scheme apply. Applicants must be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and conscientious approach to their work. Salary Negotiable / commensurate with experience + access

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE to take on an established case load including: Wills Administration of Estates Court of Protection Work Administration of Trusts   The role will also include assisting with the development and continued growth of our Weston-super-Mare practice. On offer to the right candidate: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Competitive annual leave entitlement Salary Exchange option as part of our Workplace pension with a well known provider Private Medical Insurance Corporate Eye Care Annual Flu vaccinations Opportunities for career progression will be available and developed from an early stage.

We are looking to recruit an experienced property lawyer to join our busy, well established practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 year's experience of a variety of commercial property work for SME clients as well as experience of residential conveyancing. The role will involve supervision of junior residential and commercial property lawyers in addition to some commercial/residential property work. We look to provide a quality service to private clients and SME commercial clients in Bristol and Somerset. The role would provide the opportunity to develop a small team with the benefit of fully computerised systems and comprehensive online library and precedent services. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with good IT skills and able to supervise a small team. The role will also include assisting with the development and continued growth of the Property Department within our Bristol and North Somerset offices. Opportunities for career progression will be available and developed from an early stage. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with experience, for the right candidate.