Frettens is looking for a newly qualified solicitor (or one soon to qualify), interested in developing their skills in insolvency law and procedure. We are building a team to work in insolvency and corporate recovery. You will be working alongside the partner in charge of the team, who is also qualified as an insolvency practitioner and has an established reputation in the field. Their career experience includes secondments to the recoveries department of a bank and also to work alongside appointment-taking insolvency practitioners. Most of the team's clients are insolvency practitioners acting as liquidators, administrators, trustees in bankruptcy and in other formal appointments. Previous experience in insolvency law is not required. We welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience: A NQ solicitor, or even about to qualify. Up to 3 years PQE. An interest in developing personal marketing and networking skills Desire to...

Frettens is looking for a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our busy team.  The successful applicant will be working with experienced members of the team who are based in both Christchurch and Ringwood but would also need to be in a position to run their own caseload independently with some supervision.  The role is diverse as the Dispute Resolution team deal with a wide variety of commercial and civil disputes. We welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience: A qualified solicitor/ FCILEx with 3+ years’ PQE experienced in civil and commercial litigation Able to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing Able to negotiate and influence Communicates effectively at all levels Able to work independently and manage a caseload with excellent organisational skills Focuses on detail, is methodical, organised and systematic Structures own workload, making best use of resources and time...

Frettens is looking for a Wills & Probate Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive with 5 years post qualification experience to lead the team in our Christchurch office. We welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience: A qualified solicitor/ FCILEx with 5+ years’ PQE People management and team building experience Can communicate effectively at all levels Ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently and manage a caseload Shows initiative, generates new ideas, thinks of original solutions Anticipates client’s future needs, sees opportunities for other teams and makes suitable introductions Returns client calls Able to meet new clients and win new business Aim to sell Frettens on service and values (rather than price alone) and follow up on viable enquiries A full job description can be viewed here . Salary is negotiable dependent...