15 lawyer jobs found in Bristol

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with 0-4 years’ Post Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our Contentious Probate team in central Bristol. The successful candidate will play an important part in the Contentious Probate team’s long-term growth and development. The team Under the umbrella of the Dispute Resolution department, the Contentious Probate team collaborates with other specialist teams, including Property Litigation, Employment, and Commercial Litigation, giving you access to a wealth of knowledge and support. You will join a Legal 500 team that has a reputation for excellence in handling high-value, complex trusts and estate cases, both contentious and non-contentious. Our senior team members are full members of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and affiliates of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The role You will be helped to build your own caseload,...

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...

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.

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 growing and we are looking for a commercially minded Senior Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to grow with us. At Hughes Paddison you will be joining a team that's ambitious, collaborative, and focussed on delivering practical, strategic advice to a wide range of businesses - from start-ups to established companies.  You'll handle a broad range of working including M&A, investment agreements, shareholder agreements and joint venture, corporate reorganisations, EMI options, commercial contracts, LLPs and partnerships etc. With 6 + years PQE under your belt, you'll bring solid corporate and commercial experience,  strong legal acumen, a laser focus for detail, and the drive to fuel business development and team growth. In addition, you'll have a solid grasp for risk, and compliance, a good understanding of articles of association, LLPs and Partnerships, and hands-on experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for the supply of goods and services....

Bring your expertise and build your future. We're looking for a confident, commercially savvy Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team. If you are ready to work on high-quality matters with real client impact this role is for you. At Hughes Paddison being part of our team means you have a healthy balance of work and fun. Every person's role is essential to our success. You'll bring a loyal client base and a broad range of commercial property experience, including leasehold and freehold transactions, sales and purchases, commercial leases, refinancing and landlord and tenant matters. With excellent communication skills and a talent for building relationships, you'll also play a key role in supporting and collaborating with your colleagues. In addition, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong business development skills with the drive to continue advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer: Hybrid working A competitive...

We're on the hunt for a sharp, strategic legal mind with a strong background in Child Arrangement Orders, Divorce, Matrimonial Finance, Post Nuptial Arrangements, Cohabitation Disputes etc. You'll  be someone who can hit the ground running and make a real impact. At Hughes Paddison we believe our teams are made up of exceptional individuals - drive, energetic,  and unapologetically client focussed.  You'll fit right in if you bring the same fire: 8-10 Years PQE +, a proven record of managing a diverse family law caseload, and a genuine passion for making a difference. We're looking for someone who's not only ambitious but someone who thrives in a collaborative environment.  You'll enjoy supporting colleagues, contributing to the continued growth of the business and in return, we offer a clear path for career progression and the chance to shape your future. In addition, we offer: Hybrid working A competitive salary, commensurate with experience A competitive benefit...

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...

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...

The Role Clifton Ingram is currently recruiting for an experienced full-time Legal Assistant to join their busy and growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Farnham. The role will be working with and supporting our experienced lawyers on a caseload of work across a range of matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.   The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role in the legal sector, with a working knowledge of Conveyancing processes and procedures. Experience with Tikit Partner for Windows would be advantageous. This role requires excellent client care skills, enthusiasm to deliver a great client service, organisation and being a team player. It is also important to be comfortable with modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management as well as being able to multi-task, set priorities and manage your own time...

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 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...

To provide a fully effective service to clients of Debenhams Ottaway by progressing client files under the direction of the Team Leader, and to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Team Leader and to others in the Private Client Department when required. Key Responsibilities: Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following: Client Service Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the TL’s instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts. To provide a courteous and efficient service to clients. To ensure that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm’s standards and precedents and the TL’s instructions. To observe the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors...

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...

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract. Overview    Support and assist Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. To be part of a busy finance team who provide support and assistance to the legal teams.     Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions    Prepare profit and loss schedules     Reconcile bank statements    Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target    Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions   Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof    Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof     Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed    Provide administrative support during budget preparation    Participate in annual audits...