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We're on the hunt for a sharp, strategic legal mind with a strong background in Child Arrangement Orders, Divorce, Matrimonial Finance, Post Nuptial Arrangements, Cohabitation Disputes etc. You'll  be someone who can hit the ground running and make a real impact. At Hughes Paddison we believe our teams are made up of exceptional individuals - drive, energetic,  and unapologetically client focussed.  You'll fit right in if you bring the same fire: 8-10 Years PQE +, a proven record of managing a diverse family law caseload, and a genuine passion for making a difference. We're looking for someone who's not only ambitious but someone who thrives in a collaborative environment.  You'll enjoy supporting colleagues, contributing to the continued growth of the business and in return, we offer a clear path for career progression and the chance to shape your future. In addition, we offer: Hybrid working A competitive salary, commensurate with experience A competitive benefit...

We're growing and we are looking for a commercially minded Senior Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to grow with us. At Hughes Paddison you will be joining a team that's ambitious, collaborative, and focussed on delivering practical, strategic advice to a wide range of businesses - from start-ups to established companies.  You'll handle a broad range of working including M&A, investment agreements, shareholder agreements and joint venture, corporate reorganisations, EMI options, commercial contracts, LLPs and partnerships etc. With 6 + years PQE under your belt, you'll bring solid corporate and commercial experience,  strong legal acumen, a laser focus for detail, and the drive to fuel business development and team growth. In addition, you'll have a solid grasp for risk, and compliance, a good understanding of articles of association, LLPs and Partnerships, and hands-on experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for the supply of goods and services....

Bring your expertise and build your future. We're looking for a confident, commercially savvy Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team. If you are ready to work on high-quality matters with real client impact this role is for you. At Hughes Paddison being part of our team means you have a healthy balance of work and fun. Every person's role is essential to our success. You'll bring a loyal client base and a broad range of commercial property experience, including leasehold and freehold transactions, sales and purchases, commercial leases, refinancing and landlord and tenant matters. With excellent communication skills and a talent for building relationships, you'll also play a key role in supporting and collaborating with your colleagues. In addition, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong business development skills with the drive to continue advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer: Hybrid working A competitive...

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team and support our financial operations. The Accounts Assistant will work closely with Accounts Team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of JCP’s accounts function, with particular attention to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. The role would ideally suit a candidate looking to develop a new career as full training and mentoring will be provided. The successful candidate will have the ability to multitask and will have good interpersonal skills that will enable you to liaise with team members at all levels across the business.   What you will do: ·       Assist team members with relevant finance/accounts related tasks ·       Update purchase ledger and post supplier invoices ·       Post client bills and accurately transfer funds between client and office ledgers ·       Process daily bank deposits and handle cheque and BACS/CHAPS...

We are seeking a friendly, confident and proactive IT Support and Training Analyst to join our IT team. This is a people-facing role, ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, building confidence in technology and internal processes, and supporting positive change across the firm. You will play a key role in helping our teams adopt new systems and ways of working. Working closely with departments across the firm, you will deliver onboarding and rollout training, support process improvement, and help embed best practice so that technology supports how people work day-to-day. As a member of our IT Support Desk, this role is intentionally blended. Alongside training and adoption activity, you will contribute to day-to-day IT support, working across first line and appropriate second line queries to maintain service levels within a small IT team. You will also support IT projects and change initiatives, working closely with the Head of IT to help deliver and embed new...

We are looking for a contentious trusts and probate specialist to join Hertfordshire’s leading Wills, Trusts and Probate team. They need to be passionate about this area and would play an integral role in helping key clients and taking this team, one of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire ranked top in both Legal 500 and Chambers HNW, to the next level. The role will involve: Advising on all areas of contentious trusts and probate such as: Removing executors or trustees Making a claim against an executor or trustees Defending claims by beneficiaries Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust Inheritance Act claims Court of Protection and succession disputes Power of Attorney disputes Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration Supervising junior members of staff Proactive...

Overview At Debenhams Ottaway the client and our people are always at the heart of what we do. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join our highly reputable Family team. The team has been ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500, Band 1 in the Chamber and Partners UK 2025 and ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.   Key Responsibilities   Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following: Undertaking a range of high-quality family work including complex marital finance matters, divorce & civil partnership dissolution, pre & post nuptial agreements, international relocation and issues around children; Working with other lawyers in the practice to achieve the firm's objectives, including promoting the successful cross-selling of work; Supervising and developing members of the team as appropriate. Demonstrate high standards of commitment to the delivery of budgets/KPIs as...

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Associate Solicitor with 0-2 years PQE to join our Inheritance & Trust disputes team .   The role will involve a broad caseload including contentious probate matters involving challenges to the validity of wills, claims pursuant to the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 and equitable claims including proprietary estoppel and disputed trusts and trustees. While prior experience in contentious probate is welcome, it is not essential. If you have a background in litigation or probate and are keen to specialise in a complex, rewarding field, we want to hear from you. The role is predominantly based in our Swansea office but travelling to other offices will be a requirement of this role.   The main responsibilities of the role will involve: Effectively managing a caseload of contentious probate matters Working collaboratively in order to achieve an excellent and effective...

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven 2+ year PQE Associate Solicitor to join our Lifetime Planning team.   The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and will be responsible for running a broad caseload including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and trusts. They will be approachable, practical and specialist. Duties will also include: ·       Meeting targets whilst maintaining high quality standards ·       Complying with agreed service levels ·       Participating in marketing activities and business development opportunities We are looking for employees with a flexible, driven and supportive ethos who have: ·     Excellent administration and organisation skills ·      An eye for accuracy and attention to detail ·     The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload ·     Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relations with...

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven solicitor to join our busy and well regarded Agricultural & Property Litigation team. Whether you’re newly qualified or bring several years of experience, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a niche and growing area of law, with the support of a nationally recognised team. The successful candidate must have experience of working with a broad spectrum of property litigation cases, involving commercial, residential and ideally agricultural property.   Agricultural experience is helpful, but not essential – training and support will be provided to help you develop this specialism. This role will ideally be based at our Cardiff or Swansea offices, but the successful candidate could also be required to work in our other offices on an occasional basis.  The main responsibilities of the role could include: Providing bespoke and highly technical...