21 Solicitor jobs

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...

We’re looking for a talented and driven Residential Conveyancer to join our Property team in Eastbourne. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking firm that values people, quality work, and progression, we’d love to hear from you. About Us Stephen Rimmer LLP is a well-established, full-service law firm serving clients across the South East. Our Residential Property team has an excellent reputation for delivering clear, practical advice and a high-quality client experience across all aspects of residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. The Role We’re seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE  to manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion. You’ll have regular client contact, work closely with estate agents and other professionals, and play an important role in the continued development of the team. You’ll be...

We’re looking for a talented and driven Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our  team in Eastbourne. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking firm that values people and progression, we’d love to hear from you. About Us Stephen Rimmer LLP is a well-established, full-service law firm serving clients across the South East. Our Dispute Resolution team has a strong reputation for delivering clear, strategic advice across a wide range of commercial and civil litigation matters — from contract and property disputes to contentious probate and employment issues. The Role We’re seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years’ PQE to manage a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters. You’ll be handling everything from early-stage advice through to trial, with regular client contact and a real opportunity to develop. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership, develop strong client relationships,...

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and progressive dispute resolution team.  This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who thrives on an interesting and broad range of cases, client interaction, and achieving results. Ideally you will be comfortable with a wide range of litigation matters including general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate. We may be willing to consider more specialist experience, depending on the circumstances. The team consists of two directors, two solicitors, an apprentice solicitor, different trainee solicitors from time to time, and support staff. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, as well as assisting on large director-led cases where appropriate and depending on your PQE, and helping to support and supervise junior members of the team. At Hughes Paddison, we offer a collaborative...

Post of:                                 Assistant Solicitor (Litigation) Reporting to:                       Nominated Partner (Litigation) Main purpose of Job:       To provide a professional legal service to allocated clients.  To maintain and develop own technical legal capability. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES To work unsupervised for all smaller cases as allocated by the senior solicitor. To work in conjunction with the senior solicitor on bigger cases on tasks allocated by and as supervised by the senior solicitor. To update yourself on all aspects (legal, technical etc) of the allocated area of work. Ensure all work is of the highest professional standard and in accordance with current regulations, legislation and Court practice. Ensure compliance by you and your staff, with the Practice’s Office Procedures Manual including (but not limited to) its written policies and procedures. To supervise the work of any member of staff allocated to you, and to ensure...

The Team Our solicitors at Clifton Ingram can advise you on all aspects of Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes. We are a proactive and down-to-earth team of highly experienced solicitors; bringing a high quality and professional service to your local area. We regularly advise clients in Wokingham, Reading and Farnham and across all of Berkshire and the surrounding areas. The Role Clifton Ingram is currently recruiting for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our Wills and Inheritance Team based in Farnham. This is a great opportunity for someone with 10+ years’ experience post qualification and looking for the next step in their career. The position has progression potential for the right candidate.    The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload of private client files including Wills, Probates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Planning and also elderly client matters. In addition to handling your own caseload of files you will...

Join Our Growing Team as a Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive Stephen Rimmer LLP is seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our growing team in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a well-established and highly regarded commercial property practice. About Us Stephen Rimmer LLP is known for delivering comprehensive commercial property legal services across a range of sectors throughout the South East. Our experienced team handles a variety of commercial property matters, including leases, sales, planning applications, and business financing. The Role We are looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to take on a diverse caseload, including both major projects and smaller matters spanning multiple sectors. This role will offer significant client interaction, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. The Ideal...

Clifton Ingram is currently recruiting for a 5 year + PQE Solicitor / FCILEX / Licensed Conveyancer to join our rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Wokingham.  The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload of residential files from initial instruction through to matter conclusion. In addition, you will be expected to provide support to other members of the team as well as play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the Firm and Residential Conveyancing department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate looking for the next step in their career with a Firm that offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a varied caseload which incorporates all aspects of residential conveyancing. With demonstrable knowledge and technical...

We are looking for solicitors with a strong technical background who are confident working on complex private client matters and able to provide high levels of client service. We look after the needs of a vast number of Hertfordshire families but what sets us apart is our appeal to wealthy clients in London and the rest of the UK and those looking for a specialist trusts team. Our team is grouped into three main areas: Protecting and managing wealth now and in the future through inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration. Lifetime planning, including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection (COP) and professional deputyship services and the protection of vulnerable adults. Trusts, with a dedicated trusts team of specialist lawyers to help clients set up and administer trusts. Our Clients: 90% of work comes from existing clients and referrer recommendations. 100% of client survey respondents would recommend us to family and friends. We...

We are looking for an experienced corporate lawyer ideally with some commercial law experience as well, with 3 – 5 years PQE to handle a full spectrum of non-contentious corporate law matters, including M&A, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, corporate transactions, partnership agreements, business reorganisation (often in the context of private client tax planning). The ideal candidate will be a motivated and driven individual who can assist in growing the team with the desire to be involved in business development for the firm. Applications, to include full CV, should be made in confidence to  careers@prestonredman.co.uk . or send by post marked for the personal attention of David Albans.

We are  looking for an experienced Litigation solicitor, with 2 – 5 years PQE to handle a varied caseload of litigation matters under supervision. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and driven individual with a good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims within the County Court along with knowledge of High Court claims and cost budgeting. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge within one or more of the following areas: Debt Recovery Construction Litigation Commercial Litigation Contractual Disputes Contentious Probate / Inheritance Act Claims The ideal candidate will be a motivated and driven individual who can assist in growing the team with the desire to be involved in business development for the firm. Applications, to include full CV, should be made in confidence to  careers@prestonredman.co.uk or send by post marked for the personal attention of Tim Flower. For an...

Stuck in a rut? A new post lockdown challenge? A move to the Cotswolds or the Wiltshire Downs? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, we would be interested in hearing from you. We are a small, friendly, niche PI/clinical negligence firm in Swindon seeking to recruit a solicitor to assist with the future growth of the practice. Interesting and varied workload. Competitive salary and excellent prospects for the right candidate.

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...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Wills and Inheritance Team based in Wokingham. The successful candidate will work closely with the experienced Head of Department in tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals as well as managing their own caseload of private client files including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Planning and also elderly client matters. In addition to handling your own caseload of files you will be expected to lead other members of the team as well as play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the firm and department in general and assist the Partners in the team in the management of the department.  This is a great opportunity for someone with upwards of 8 years PQE, who is looking for the next step in their career with the drive to grow and expand our private client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to...

Our highly regarded Insolvency team is described in the Legal 500 directory as being an “extremely competent team focusing on insolvency and restructuring from the debt recovery end to large scale corporate restructuring” lead by Alexander Neale who is praised for being “technically brilliant, charming and easy to deal with”. The team acts on a wide range of high quality non-contentious advisory work and contentious insolvency disputes. The team often handles work referred from London and national practices where they are conflicted and has an extensive roster of Insolvency Practitioner clients. We are looking for a dynamic lawyer with extensive insolvency experience to help grow the team as it moves forward to the next level. Job Specification Position: Insolvency Associate – 2- 4 years PQE Department: Dispute Resolution Location: St Albans Company Overview At Debenhams Ottaway we are passionate about delivering high quality services for the clients we work with. Our...

We are looking for a dedicated Conveyancer to provide support to the Residential Property team and help process a caseload of conveyancing files quickly and efficiently. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience of processing property files through to completion, ideally to include new build and leasehold transactions.     The key responsibilities of the role will include (but not limited to): Proactively managing your own caseload of residential sale, purchase, transfer of equity and remortgage files Dealing with all clients, estate agents, lenders and other conveyancing parties in a professional manner Acting as an integral part of the residential property team to ensure business targets are achieved/exceeded  Assisting in the marketing of the team to outside agencies as and when required The successful candidate should have: Excellent administration and organisation skills The ability to...

We are looking for an experienced Conveyancer to join our Residential Property team in Bristol to take on an existing caseload. The person we are looking for: Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years PQE in the relevant areas of law. Detailed knowledge, specialism and wide-ranging experience of working within Residential Conveyancing. Wants an excellent career opportunity rather than just a job. Has extremely good networking and interpersonal skills and will enjoy developing professional relationships with clients and colleagues. Someone who can 'hit the ground running' and will welcome an already established client base and portfolio of work. Will want to make a difference and will go that extra mile for clients and colleagues. Has a good sense of humour and enjoys a team environment.

Our Residential Conveyancing Department is looking for an experienced lawyer to join the team in  Pocklington . You will manage your own varied caseload of conveyancing matters where you will have full autonomy. Our work includes freehold, leasehold and new build cases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and more complex property transactions so there is plenty for you to get your teeth into! We have strong relationships with local agents, which means that there are ample opportunities for you to network and grow referrals for our team if this is something you are interested in.  We would love to hear from you if you have a solid background in Residential Conveyancing work, enjoy working with a varied and interesting caseload whilst gaining a sense of satisfaction from managing the conveyancing process from start to finish. We know a work life balance is very important so we are more than happy to be flexible over working hours if this is needed....