69 jobs found in united kingdom

Agriculture and Estates Vacancy  Colchester Office    The Firm Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.  Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.   We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.   The Department Our Agriculture & Estates team understands farming from a personal and professional perspective, taking into account that farming is more than a business, but a whole generational way of life. We listen to the needs of each farming family and often work with them generation after generation to ensure that we can tailor advice to meet their, and their successors, wishes and aspirations   The Agriculture & Estates team offers a wide range of advice including will provisions; complex tax...

Residential Lawyer - Agriculture and Estates Vacancy  Colchester Office   The Firm Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.  Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.   We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.   The Role We have a vacancy for a 4+ year PQE Solicitor/Licenced Conveyancer/Conveyancing Executive/Legal Executive to join our busy and well respected Agriculture and Estates.   Our Agriculture & Estates team understands farming from a personal and professional perspective, taking into account that farming is more than a business, but often a whole generational way of life. We listen to the needs of each farming family and often work with them generation after generation to ensure that we can...

 We have a vacancy for a full time Administration Assistant in our Colchester office.   The Firm Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.   Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.   The Role This will be a split role within the Administration Team covering all office based administration tasks such as post, filing, scanning, data entry and photocopying.  The role will also include some telephonist work and you will be the first point of contact for clients on our busy switchboard (Mitel Console System) when they telephone the office. Therefore, exceptional client service and professionalism is imperative.   You will also work within the team to provide reception...

Our   Corporate + Commercial   department was established in 2017 and has grown rapidly since then, both in terms of the size of the team and the volume and quality of client work. The team consists of the Partner heading the department, another Partner focused on commercial work, one Solicitor, a Trainee Solicitor and one Legal Secretary. We are looking to recruit a   newly qualified lawyer   in order to meet increasing client work demands and assist with the continued growth of the team. At Barcan+Kirby, we pride ourselves on promoting the work/life balance of employees, and both the firm and the team are fully supportive of flexible working arrangements. The role You will develop and maintain links with new and existing clients and undertake commercial and corporate fee-earning work with plenty of client contact (both supporting senior lawyers on larger transactions, as well as having your own caseload of corporate and commercial matters). This is a unique and exciting...

We have an exciting opening for a dynamic, professional and focused individual to play an integral part in growing and developing the firm’s commercial property capacity. You will be joining an established, forward-thinking and highly reputable Bristol firm, delivering high-quality work to meet the ever-changing needs of our commercial clients. The role Working with our Head of Department, you will undertake all elements of commercial property work, whilst also forming, developing and maintaining links with new and existing commercial property clients. As an experienced qualified lawyer, this is your opportunity to join a thriving law firm and department. We offer the chance to work autonomously, with a varied workload and innovative training and development prospects. Your main responsibility will be to undertake all elements of commercial property fee-earning work, including: Sales and purchases of properties and businesses, mortgage and refinancing, both...

Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes Lawyer Vacancy    We have a vacancy for a Contested Probate Lawyer with 3-8 years PQE (or equivalent) to join our specialist Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes Team in our Colchester office.   The Firm  Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.  Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice. We invest in our people and offer genuine career progression for the right candidate.   The Department  You will join a niche and highly regarded team (Tier Two of the Legal 500) who provides specialist advice and guides our clients through Wills, Trust and Inheritance disputes as well as disputes arising in the Court of Protection.  In...

Frettens is looking for a Wills & Tax Solicitor or FCILEx Chartered Legal Executive to join our team in Christchurch.  The successful candidate will be working directly with the head of department and therefore be exposed to a considerable and varied workload covering not only wills, powers of attorney and estate administration, but also trusts, tax compliance work for individuals, personal representatives and trustees, and have the opportunity to develop their career in the direction of their choice within the entire private client arena.  STEP membership will be encouraged, as this is seen as an absolute must for all junior private client lawyers.   We welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience: A qualified solicitor/ FCILEx with 0-5 years' PQE People management and team building experience Can communicate effectively at all levels Ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and...

We have an exciting new role for a Technical Support Assistant to join our Wills, Trust and Probate Team based in our Colchester office.    The Firm Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.  Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.  The Department You will join the specialised Wills, Trust and Probate team which provides a wide range of services to guide individuals to make decisions regarding their personal and financial affairs to enable them to plan ahead.   The team also assists families following a bereavement.  Specialist advice includes:  Wills – why you should make one; Trust – what a trust is and the suitability for you; Inheritance Tax planning;...

We have an exciting new role for a Technical Support Assistant to join our South Essex Wills, Trust and Probate Team based in our Chelmsford office.    The Firm Birkett Long Solicitors are redefining what it means to be a Lawyer.  Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 law firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.  The Department You will join the specialised Wills, Trust and Probate team which provides a wide range of services to guide individuals to make decisions regarding their personal and financial affairs to enable them to plan ahead.   The team also assists families following a bereavement.  Specialist advice includes:  Wills – why you should make one; Trust – what a trust is and the suitability for you; Inheritance Tax...

Landlord & Tenant Paralegal x2 Chandlers Ford   The Role   We have 2 exciting positions available within our Landlord & Tenant Team based at our Office in Chandlers Ford.   The role will involve carrying your own caseload of Landlord & Tenant matters.  Full training and support will be provided.   Suitable candidates are likely to looking for an entry level paralegal role and will have some academic learning in litigation.   This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our larger teams with great career prospects on offer.   Here at Dutton Gregory, we offer competitive salaries together with a range of benefits such as car parking, pension, health and life benefits together with softer benefits around wellbeing and our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.  Please see our Careers page for full details of all our benefits, including our hybrid working policy which allows our employees to work up to 60% of their working week from...

Residential Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal:   We are looking for an experienced legal assistant / paralegal to join our residential property team.   You will be expected to manage your own caseload. Your duties will include: Sending out letters of instruction Dealing with pre & post completion paperwork Drafting and submitting SDLT forms HM land registry applications/submissions/requisitions & registering new titles Preparing completion statements and paperwork Obtaining local authority searches/Thames water searches Speaking to clients and other solicitors and organisations. You will need to be able to work under pressure, have good interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude.  

Department manager Landlord & Tenant Solicitor/CILEX Chandlers Ford   The Role We have an exciting position available within our Landlord & Tenant Team based at our Office in Chandlers Ford. This is for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to work as a No2 to the Head of Department.   Landlord & Tenant experience is not essential, however, you will have a proven track record working in Litigation and will ideally have some management experience. You will manage the day to day running of the various teams within the department, together with providing advice on more complex issues.  You will be a solid litigator who is happy to attend Court as and when required.   You will also be involved in the department revenue and budgets setting, together with looking at the overall strategy of the team. Naturally, you will be an excellent communicator and will have a keen enthusiasm for business development and networking.   You will undoubtedly share our desire to...

We're on a mission to empower and support our clients to manage their legal requirements by combining tech and legal expertise to create efficient and cost effective solutions. As part of the VWV group, we work alongside our leading lawyers to build and maintain a range of products. Our Product and Sales Manager is recruiting a Sales Executive to support her on a full time basis. Is This Your Next Career Move? VWV Plus is a part of the VWV Group and is a subsidiary of Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP. It aims to help clients resolve and manage their legal needs, manage compliance and implement best practice. Over the last year we have demonstrated rapid growth and yo'll play a crucial role in ensuring this growth continues into the future. If you're up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you. In this newly created role, you'll work with the Product and Sales Manager to implement a sales strategy to grow the VWV Plus client base across our increasing range of products...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Residential Property Department.   About you You’ll have over 1 years previous experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal and looking for a fresh challenge. You will be positive, professional, have a client focused approach and a great team player. About the team you will be joining Our Residential Property department specialise in providing advice and assistance to clients in the area of conveyancing. We link up where required with other specialist departments in the firm in an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and co-operation. We have a partner led approach on all matters, providing a flexible team structure which helps to develop junior members of the team and allocation of work to the right level. What will I be doing? You will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to the conveyancing team, concentrating on specific parts of the conveyancing process as requested....

A unique opportunity has arisen to join our high performing Commercial Property Department. About you You’ll be an experienced solicitor with 4+ years PQE You will be positive, professional, have a client focused approach and a great team player. About the team you will be joining Our Commercial Property department specialise in providing advice and assistance on matters concerning commercial property, landlord and tenant issues. We link up where required with other specialist departments in the firm in an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and co-operation. We have a partner led approach on all matters, providing a flexible team structure which helps to develop junior members of the team and allocation of work to the right level. What will I be doing? You will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to clients, advising on a range of commercial property matters including: landlord and tenant. In addition to this, your input...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Estate Administration Department.   About you You’ll have over 1 years post qualified experience and looking for a fresh challenge. You will be positive, professional, have a client focused approach and a great team player. About the team you will be joining Our Estate Administration department specialise in providing advice and assistance to clients in the areas of probate and trust administration. We link up where required with other specialist departments in the firm in an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and co-operation. We have a partner led approach on all matters, providing a flexible team structure which helps to develop junior members of the team and allocation of work to the right level. What will I be doing? You will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to clients, advising on a range of estate administration matters including: wills, probate,...

We have a vacancy for a conveyancer to join our busy Residential Property Department. About you You’ll have over four years' PQE as a solicitor. You will be positive, professional, customer focused and a great team player. Our Residential Property department provide advice to clients in the areas of: Freehold and leasehold sale and purchase Mortgages and re-mortgages Transfers of equity Equity release Leasehold extension work Enfranchisement Compulsory purchasing and compensation Self-build projects Site acquisitions for property developers and plot sales Option agreements Overage agreements Auction sales Your day to day responsibilities will include: Interviewing clients to take instructions on the work listed above. Advising clients and discussing plans and progress. Providing relevant documents. Keeping client and matter files in good order and ensuring that all information is recorded thoroughly and accurately. Dealing with...

We have a vacancy for a commercial property solicitor with the commercial department.  This role comprises a varied caseload based primarily at our Clevedon office and working directly with our head of Commercial Property.   You will have responsibility for your own matters and also have the opportunity to assist on larger deals within the department.  In addition, there is the opportunity to provide corporate support in respect of business transactions.  You will be expected to build relationships locally and drive business development both within North Somerset and across our geographical areas.  This role would suit a solicitor of 0-3 years qualification with experience in dealing with commercial property transactions, however more experienced applicants are also welcome.  We offer competitive salary and other benefits available to the right applicant.  Please apply by sending your c.v. with details of your current salary to heather.jones@wards.uk.com

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Solicitor to join our cohabitation team in central Bristol.  The team has a growing reputation both regionally and nationally and works across all  areas of cohabitation disputes as well as cohabitation agreements. You will undertake a varied caseload including litigating cases under the Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 as well as financial claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. You will also undertake non-contentious work to include drafting cohabitation agreements.  You will be expected to run your own caseload, depending on experience, and assist a partner on more complex disputes, whilst building good relationships with our clients and driving business development. You will be provided with direct supervision from a partner in the team. The firm will support you in developing your knowledge and skills.  The ideal candidate will be a solicitor with experience in litigation or family.  0-5...

We have an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified Solicitor/FCILEx to join our busy and growing Wills & Probate team in Bristol.  Our well-regarded practice is one of the largest in the South West and is listed in the Legal 500 2022 rankings.  Full membership of Solicitors For The Elderly (SFE) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is an advantage but not essential. In return we offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to progress in a supportive, professional and friendly team and firm. Applications with CV please by email direct to our Managing Partner and Service Manager for Wills , Probate , Trusts and Mental Capacity jenny.pierce@wards.uk.com