5 Solicitor jobs

We are looking for a Contentious Probate Lawyer to join our Commercial Litigation department in our Bournemouth office.  The ideal candidate will be an established litigator who is used to handling mid to high value litigation and to shouldering responsibility.  The litigation caseload will be predominantly contentious probate, as well as more general dispute resolution.  In addition to a good technical grounding, the candidate will have the ability to present technical legal issues in a clear, approachable and professional way.  The candidate will ideally be around 4 to 8 years PQE, and will have great client facing skills with an ability to develop successful client relationships, and an appetite for business development. 

Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Billing Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. 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. At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. 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   Salary:                        £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing achieved.   Bonus Scheme  :      We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme based upon individual billing achieved rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do.   Parking :                    A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer.   Flexi - Time:             Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual.   Benefits :                  Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available   Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type :                  Full-time/Part Time considered. www.fbarnes.co.uk  

Costs Draftsmen – Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and/or Commercial Litigation –  We are recruiting for costs draftsmen based out of our Manchester and Leeds offices. If you would like to join one of the largest solicitors practices in the UK dedicated solely to costs and manage instructions from our panel of National and International law firms, then please send your current CV and covering letter to Director, Elliot Mocton –   em@costexperts.co.uk . All CVs will be dealt with by our Director in strict confidence. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience which will include: drafting budgets and attending CCMC drafting bills in Commercial litigation, including complex financial disputes drafting Points of Dispute drafting Replies attending detailed assessments The successful applicant will have a full understanding of the CPR and must be a good negotiator. Experience of advocacy would be beneficial but not essential. Salary at market rate depending on experience. Please email your CV and covering letter to Elliot Mocton  em@costexperts.co.uk

For a New Job  with Flexible - Working Contract and Excellent Benefit Package on offer 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:   £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing targets Bonus Scheme  : We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do. Parking : A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer. Flexi - Time Contracts Offered:  Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual. Benefits : Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type : Full-time/Part Time considered.

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 - With Flexi - Time Contract and Excellent Benefits Package 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:   £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing targets Bonus Scheme  : We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do. Parking : A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer. Flexi - Time Contracts Offered:  Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual. Benefits : Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type : Full-time/Part Time considered.