37 Solicitor jobs

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2-5yrs PQE to join a highly regarded and well established firm in North Somerset.  A friendly and supportive working environment, an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity for career progression are on offer to the right candidate and will be developed from an early stage. Working with a team of three fee earners and their support staff and dealing with privately funded work only, you will be dealing with a busy caseload.  Calm and focussed under pressure, you must be a team player to enable you to be a good fit for this firm with a willingness to get involved in marketing initiatives and business development.  Good IT and communication skills are also important as is a friendly and approachable persona.

We are looking to recruit an experienced property lawyer to join our well established team across Bristol and Somerset. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience of a variety of residential property work and be able to work with minimal supervision. We look to provide a quality service to private clients in Bristol and Somerset. The role would provide the opportunity to have direct client contact with a manageable caseload. As a firm we do not pay referral fees and concentrate on a quality bespoke service. You would have the benefit of a fully computerised case management system. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with good IT skills. The role will also include assisting with the development and continued growth of the Property Department within the 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. 

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.

The ideal candidate will be at least 1 years PQE with a proven track record in representing and advising clients on a wide range of criminal matters. Candidates should also have an ambition to develop the department over the next few years and should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Duties will include attending police stations to advise clients, preparing and representing clients at Magistrates’ Courts and preparing briefs to Counsel where necessary.  To apply, please forward a copy of your C.V by email with your salary expectations 

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 – Monday to Friday (36.25 per week) We are seeking a confident, proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to be based at either our Grantham or Newark Office, but to provide cover at both offices as necessary and undertake work for a wide spectrum of both business and personal clients. Chattertons have achieved “Ones to Watch” status following our first ever staff survey with the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work, which means we have good levels of employee engagement and we are looking to increase engagement over the next year so we can improve our ranking even further. The Chattertons Employment law team is an ambitious and growing team, and have recently been ranked in the Legal 500 as a Tier 4 firm within the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for Employment law and a good level of knowledge and/or experience in this area. Strong research, drafting and negotiating skills are paramount, as is an ability to approach problems in a commercially-minded way. Of particular importance for the role is a desire to undertake business development and marketing activity as there will be a strong emphasis on building up contacts in the local area and developing a client base. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual with experience in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment work including: Advising employers/employees on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination claims, TUPE transfers, business restructuring/redundancies, settlement agreements, company policies and procedures, dismissal and contractual issues. Excellent working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal rules, procedures and protocols. Experienced at undertaking full preparation for cases in the Employment Tribunal, ideally with experience at undertaking own advocacy. Preparing for and delivering seminars. Regularly attending local networking and business development events in order to build contacts within the local area. Drafting articles for marketing purposes and contributing to the Firm’s social media accounts to raise the profile of the firm and the Employment team. In addition, you will work with the Company’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the company. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious induvial to work with autonomy to build their own thriving Employment law caseload, with excellent opportunities for progression within the Firm.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Maintain excellent levels of service for existing clients. Develop new business, build and maintain a case load and promote the Employment Team. Build business contacts within the local area and actively market self, team and Firm, through a variety of BD activity. Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the law and practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Take responsibility for financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Take an active role in the development of the Company and maximise cross referrals. Ability to take account of diversity and equality in all aspects of role. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

We have a vacancy for an experienced Solicitor to head up and further develop our Wills, Trusts & Probate department.  The successful candidate is likely to have a minimum of 6 years PQE and will be experienced in all aspects of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Tax matters (but not limited to these areas).  STEP and SFE qualifications also required.  Just as important the successful candidate will have a proven record in business development and be IT efficient.   This is a serious career development role and will involve management of the existing case load and taking the lead role in promoting the department (and therefore the firm) with a view to securing new business.   This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working within this well established and progressive firm. The following is considered necessary for the position: Ability to manage people and to work as a part of a team Excellent eye for detail & methodical approach to working Analytical and enquiring mind capable of finding innovative solutions to legal problems Accuracy and consistency Good communication skills and empathy IT Skills Business development and networking experience. The role will offer a competitive salary and bonus arrangements.  Brooks & Partners is an incorporated business and both Directorship and share ownership could be available to the successful candidate.   Please apply with a CV by e-mail to Vickie Lennard -  vickie@brooks-partners.co.uk .

Brooks & Partners solicitors in Frimley, Surrey, have a vacancy for an experienced Solicitor to work in our Wills, Trusts & Probate department on a part time basis.  The successful candidate is likely to have a minimum of 4 years PQE and will be experienced in all aspects of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Tax matters (but not limited to these areas).  STEP and SFE qualifications are preferred but not essential.  This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working within this well established and progressive firm. The following is considered necessary for the position: Ability to manage people and to work as a part of a team Excellent eye for detail & methodical approach to working Analytical and enquiring mind capable of finding innovative solutions to legal problems Accuracy and consistency Good communication skills and empathy IT Skills The role will offer a competitive salary and bonus arrangements.  Please apply with a CV by e-mail to Vickie Lennard -  vickie@brooks-partners.co.uk . For more information, visit our website: https://www.brooks-partners.co.uk/site/solicitor_jobs_surrey/

We are delighted to announce we have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Legal Executive or Solicitor to provide cover at all offices to the Residential Conveyancing Team for holiday and sickness cover. The role will involve undertaking routine residential and other conveyancing work and providing covering for existing fee earners in the team when on holiday. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Picking up a caseload of residential conveyancing and to provide backup for builders conveyancing work when necessary; Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations; Undertaking necessary searches; Client, Estate Agent and Builder liaison; Production of standard contract documentation; Dealing with enquiries; Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations) File Closures; Cover may be required for some Commercial Property Transactions on an ad-hoc basis also. In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide an ongoing service to existing clients and generate new work where possible. Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equal Opportunities Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

We have a vacancy for an experienced 4 + years PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Team in our Basildon office. The Firm Birkett Long are redefining what it means to be a lawyer. Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focusses on people - our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.  The Role You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate commercial work.  You should have experience of handling transactions, advising on corporate structures, drafting commercial contracts, shareholder agreements and terms of business. Ideally you will have experience in or an interest in developing expertise in Intellectual Property, being able to advise or develop your ability to advise on intellectual property rights, digital and e-commerce matters, software and hardware support contracts, website design and maintenance agreements and similar related matters. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and to assist in the development of our Basildon office and London opportunities. The Team Our highly regarded team acts for a variety of clients from SME's to multi-national corporations. Team members have each carved a niche specialism within the corporate commercial discipline to add a further variety to the work.  The successful candidate will be supported to develop their own specialisms.  The team assists clients with buying and selling companies and businesses, shareholder and joint venture agreements, restructuring and corporate advice and reviewing and preparing commercial The Candidate The successful candidate will have proven experience in handing a busy caseload and a minimum of 4 years PQE.  You will have the ability to deliver clear succinct and high quality advice, excellent client and team communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills and a desire to play a key role in the future development of the firm and the team. You will need to use your own initiative and provide good succinct commercial advice to clients.  You will be computer literate, able to use a case management system and be able to type. The role will involve marketing and business development and therefore the successful candidate but be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours when required and preferably have their own vehicle as well as a clean driving licence. This role is an excellent opportunity for progression.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join our successful and growing Commercial Property Team, based primarily in our Milton Keynes office. The successful candidate will be dealing with all aspects of Commercial Property including, but not limited to: Acquisitions and Disposals of freehold and leasehold property including auctions for both residential and commercial properties Landlord and Tenant advice including the preparation of leases, licences, rent deposits, notices and assignments Drafting and negotiating ancillary agreements, deeds and side letters Reporting on all aspcts of the transaction Commercial Lending Experience with transfers of part, adverse possession, dispositions of land, land development, planning agreements and creating and extinguishing easements would be desired but not a necessity The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate a proven history of managing their own case load within a commercial property division. To be able to maintain current client base and continue to expand on the same. To work well with clients and third parties within a team environment and alone The candidate will be a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced individual. The applicant will take over an existing caseload and have an ability to maintain and secure future work. Remuneration The salary for the role will be commensurate with the successful candidates level of experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Bonus scheme 4 x Death in service All applications to emma.mcnally@franklins-sols.co.uk

Roythornes is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We have ambitious plans for growth, but to realise them we need the right people. Since its beginnings in Lincolnshire over 80 years ago, Roythornes has developed beyond its historic East Midlands heartland. We act for clients across the country and sit comfortably among the UK’s top 150 law firms. Our people work out of four offices: Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Alconbury. We take an active, hands-on and long-term approach, getting to know our clients and their businesses over many years. This means we can anticipate and deal with complex and challenging issues that really matter - not just to the success of the businesses themselves but to the wellbeing of the families that depend on them. Many of our 26 partners trained with us; this has been one of the keys to our success and we aim to continue to grow organically, while bringing in additional expertise where needed to meet our strategic goals. As you would expect, we are looking for people with proven intellectual ability, a commercial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and, most of all, the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries and the chance to grow with us. Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate, you will join other agricultural law specialists who are regarded as being among the best in their field. You will have empathy with the challenges faced by farm businesses and estates as they try to grow their businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interesting and good quality work as a member of a growing team which looks outwards and thrives on delivering a great job for clients. Day to day responsibilities are to: manage client/matter files under supervision, and ensure full compliance provide expert legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client meet agreed KPIs and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management help develop new business from existing clients and other professionals commit to continued professional development in this specialist sector Key Skills and Experience  Applicants will be a qualified solicitor with at least two years’ PQE and preferably five years’ plus, and should : have an understanding of the agricultural sector and an appreciation of the specific needs of this client group have a positive approach to team work and an ability to develop relationships have an appreciation of property law and co-ownership issues have an interest in the more technical aspects of agricultural law – CAP schemes, shooting leases, etc have the ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure have flexibility and ambition have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge have the ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients be discrete and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard demonstrate solid organisation and time management skills have experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have proven drafting skills and attention to detail possess sound problem solving skills have the ability to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure

Department: Commercial Property Location: Spalding Contract type: Permanent As part of our continuous growth and development, we are looking for a solicitor to join our Commercial Property team in Spalding. Not only is the department busy and expanding, but the level of client work is truly of a high standard and diverse. If you are keen to progress your skills, including being involved in renewable energy and large development projects, this could be a role for you. Key Responsibilities Providing legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation Managing client/matter files Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals Meeting agreed targets for chargeable time, fee income generated, billing and fee collection Experience and Skills To apply for this position, you should: be a qualified solicitor, at least five years PQE have experience of working in commercial property - landlord and tenant and development - across a range of clients, handling a diverse range of issues have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge be able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters as required have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, with a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients use discretion and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard possess solid organisation and time management skills have experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have proven attention to detail and drafting skills possess sound problem solving skills be able to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure  

Roythornes is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We have ambitious plans for growth, but to realise them we need the right people. Since its beginnings in Lincolnshire over 80 years ago, Roythornes has developed beyond its historic East Midlands heartland. We act for clients across the country and sit comfortably among the UK’s top 150 law firms. Our people work out of four offices: Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Alconbury. We take an active, hands-on and long-term approach, getting to know our clients and their businesses over many years. This means we can anticipate and deal with complex and challenging issues that really matter - not just to the success of the businesses themselves but to the wellbeing of the families that depend on them. Many of our 26 partners trained with us; this has been one of the keys to our success and we aim to continue to grow organically, while bringing in additional expertise where needed to meet our strategic goals. As you would expect, we are looking for people with proven intellectual ability, a commercial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and, most of all, the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries and the chance to grow with us. Key responsibilities  Advising on common law and statutory property claims, including breach of covenants, injunctions, removal of trespassers, landlord and tenant disputes and boundary disputes In addition, having experience in other forms of commercial litigation such as regulatory, contentious probate, shareholder and partnership disputes; and employment litigation Providing legal advice to a range of clients, including the negotiation and drafting of documentation Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client Assuming responsibility for important elements of the work that is handled by a designated partner Operating effectively with clients and their professional and financial advisors – managing specific fields Working under the direction of a partner and receiving assignments with specified objectives Managing client/matter files Managing fee income and collection of bills Assisting and supervising trainees and paralegals To be considered for this position, you should: be a qualified solicitor of between NQ and five years' PQE have experience of working in a litigation department across a range of clients, handling a variety of issues be able to build relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, and have a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way be able to work in a team and have the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge be able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters as required possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients be discreet and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard have solid organisational and time management skills have drafting skills and proven attention to detail have sound problem-solving skills be able to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure have strong technical knowledge in litigation  

We have an exciting opportunity to join a successful, thriving and modern thinking Legal 500 firm.  Based in Essex with offices in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester, Birkett Long are seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor/Legal Executive with experience in all aspects of Family Law to join the Divorce and Family Team in the Colchester office.  You will be part of our busy and highly regarded team which provides specialist advice and guidance to our clients through the entire divorce and separation process (including Collaborative Law) and all aspects of living together. Our advice covers: Divorce • Financial Remedy Private Law Child Arrangements  Occupation/Non-Molestation Orders  TOLATA Schedule 1 Children Act Pre and Post Marital or Pre and Post Civil Partnership Agreements Cohabitee Agreements Separation Agreements  The ideal candidate will have experience in handling and managing their own caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and the ability to deliver succinct, high quality advice with excellent client and team communication skills. The role will involve marketing and business development and therefore the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours when required and preferably have their own vehicle as well as a clean driving licence. Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities and we invest in our people, offering genuine career progression for the right candidate. If you feel you have the skills we are looking for then please get in touch.

Salary : Highly Competitive and commensurate with experience. Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 – Monday to Friday (36.25 per week) Summary: We are looking to grow our team at our Boston office. We have created an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join the team.      We have an extremely well established and varied caseload and there are real opportunities for career development with Chattertons. We are delighted to have achieved “Ones to Watch” status on our first ever survey with the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for and the Boston office is a professional and friendly office.  The individual will be confident, proactive and structured and will have experience in a broad base of commercial property work, to include Landlord and Tenant, freehold acquisitions, bank finance/security, commercial leasing, agriculture and development. In addition, they will be able to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the firm. Key Duties and Responsibilities:   To provide an ongoing service to existing clients. To develop new business. To develop and enhance the Commercial Property Team. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the law and practice in own area of work. To maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. To ensure financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. To perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s quality and risk procedures. To work closely with the Commercial Property Partner and manage other members of the team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To manage and run efficiently all types of transactional files including those of a complex nature from initial instruction through to completion.   KEY RESULT AREAS   To demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Firm’s Conveyancing case management system and all other systems and to be able to prepare all forms and letters on the system accordingly. Is accountable for the due diligence, all dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all complex and non complex residential property transactions up to and including exchange and completion of contracts. Assesses any issues and/or risks on every transaction owned by them or problem escalated to them, and utilising skills and experience, delivers pragmatic decision making and legal advice to the client and business partners.   Is responsible for the quality of legal advice given on every residential property transaction allocated to them, including those of a complex nature.   Is responsible for the legal advice or coaching on problems escalated to them from all members of the team.   Communicates and ensures implementation of the Firm’s policies and procedures, plans and principles. PERSON SPECIFICATION   Qualifications   Essential:   Qualified Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer                                                                                                                                    Experience  E ssential: - Experience of managing a high volume residential Conveyancing case load Experience of using a case management system Experience of dealing with Corporate Estate Agents and referrers Experience in all types of residential Conveyancing including leasehold and shared ownership     Knowledge and Skills   Essential: -  Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills Exceptional residential Conveyancing technical knowledge and skills Broad technical knowledge of all issues, processes and developments in residential Conveyancing Organisational/time management skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets in a high pressure environment Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships Up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and the ability to advise on those   Personality / Other Qualities   Essential: -   Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment Pleasant, approachable, patient and polite Ability to work amidst frequent interruptions whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility     Ensures that all activities and tasks required to be performed are undertaken promptly and proactively, prioritising where appropriate and supports others to do likewise.   Provides day-to-day coaching and mentoring for all other team members.   Assesses own development opportunities and creates development plans to improve performance.   Works to build solid relationships with team members to enable the transaction to be dealt with proactively and in unison with them.    

We require two positions to be filled in our busy family team. One is to service predominantly care work either receiving instructions from a guardian or alternatively family members, usually parent(s). The second is to service predominantly private paying client work. We have legal aid matter starts at both our Bolton and Manchester Spinningfields offices.  For more information follow the link on the website -  https://www.fieldingsporter.co.uk/site/about/recruitment/ Full or part time will be considered

We require a private client solicitor or legal executive to work along side a busy team. Experience is desirable but not essential as excellent training will be provided. We have 3 STEP accredited solicitors, the only firm in Bolton who has the full accreditation. For the right candidate we will fund your STEP training. The personality and aptitude for rewarding hard work are essential in order to work in a flourishing team and service our clients, most of whom are existing clients or instruct through recommendation.  Further details are available on our website -  https://www.fieldingsporter.co.uk/site/about/recruitment/ Full or part time considered.

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor within our Serious Injuries department in our Rugby office. About the Role As a Solicitor, you will provide advice and assistance to people who are seeking compensation as result of having suffered life changing injuries. The work we undertake is typically valued in six, seven and eight figures. You will be joining a small and focused team recognised for its strength in spinal cord injury litigation in particular. We assist some of the most seriously injured claimants and we have a national coverage. About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a Solicitor or as a Legal Executive). You are likely to have 5-10 years post qualification experience with your main focus being in specialist high value catastrophic (serious injury) litigation. You are likely to have been conducting spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation and other life changing injuries litigation on behalf of claimants for the last 5-10 years. You are also likely to have some experience of conducting clinical negligence cases involving serious injuries. You will probably have been (or you are on the way to being) recognised with individual accreditation with some or all of APIL (Senior Litigator or above), the SRA, Headway, AVMA as well as Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. You will be knowledgeable about the serious injury sector and experienced in working to cash and fees targets, as well as lockup, time, disbursements and debtors targets. You will have excellent communication skills and you will be demonstrably credible to prospective clients and their families. You will need to be able to work independently but also as part of a team when situations dictate. Whilst we are not expecting you to bring work with you, it is expected that you will have a sufficient profile and contacts base to make a real contribution to our team. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and we would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact Dave Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.  It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .  A role profile is available should you wish to view this.  

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer within our Employment team. We are looking for someone to work predominantly in either our Banbury or Rugby office. About the Role You will provide technically correct, commercial advice whilst collaborating with customers to solve their legal problems.  You will be working in specialist employment team with 4 solicitors and one trainee, and you will be expected to pro-actively manage your own caseload and work with the Head of Practice area in relation to more complex matters.  The workload will include general advisory and HR management, litigation, TUPE and supporting our commercial team with the corporate transactions.  About you In order to be successful you must be a qualified lawyer (either as a Solicitor or Legal Executive) with experience gained in both contentious and non contentious aspects of Employment Law. Your will have experience working on behalf of both employer and employee, and provide commercially structured solutions to legal problems.  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area and you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service. To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met. You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally and participate in business development opportunities. Whilst not set, we would expect you to be 3-8 years PQE. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact Dave Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.   Regrettably, we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this role.