9 jobs found in St Albans

We are looking to recruit a 7+ year PQE solicitor to assist with the lifetime planning area, in particular the Court of Protection (CoP), deputyship and protection of vulnerable adults offering. We are seeking someone who is passionate about this area and who would relish the opportunity to work with our CoP team, consisting of a Partner, CoP Manager and Legal Assistant, to further build and develop the team. The successful candidate will help service the workload, strengthen our market presence and contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.   Many of our existing clients in this area lack the capacity to handle their financial affairs and our CoP team provides the comprehensive service required to set up and manage deputyships within the Court of Protection. We can act as professional deputies and assist with CoP procedures where the deputy is a family member.   Key Responsibilities The role will involve: ·       Managing a complex...

About The Team Our growing corporate team packs a punch and enjoys an excellent reputation in the market, including in the key legal directories (Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500). The breadth of our practice is wide – we cover several different areas, including M&A, investments, corporate advisory, constitutional work and banking and finance, working across multiple sectors. We are routinely instructed on complex, high value matters which larger firms (including City practices) are normally instructed to advise on and we pride ourselves on delivering an excellent standard of client service. We are seeking an experienced, talented and commercially minded corporate solicitor to join our Corporate & Commercial team. The team has ambitious growth aspirations and this is an exceptional opportunity for somebody who wishes to be part of its future success. Why join : quality regional M&A work, close partner access, client ownership,...

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...

Our highly regarded commercial litigation team is described in the Legal 500 directory as “having a really strong litigation team, and experience managing sensitive large-scale proceedings with a keen eye on the client's best interest. They are also, frankly, lovely people to deal with”. The team acts on a wide range of high quality litigation matters including general contract and director/shareholder disputes. The team have extensive non-contentious advisory work and contentious insolvency disputes work, and often handles work referred from London and national practices where they are conflicted and has an extensive roster of Insolvency Practitioner clients. We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Commercial Litigation Associate Solicitor with strong insolvency experience to join our growing Dispute Resolution team. The successful candidate will advise a broad range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporates, directors, shareholders and...

We are looking for a solicitor or associate (2 - 6 years PQE) and a senior associate (7+years PQE) to join our busy St Albans Commercial Property team. We are looking for someone with a strong technical background, who has an interest in developing junior members of the team and business development. About The Team Ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Tier 1 in Legal 500 , w e work in true partnership with our clients combining personality with professionalism and a passion for what we do. We work with a wide range of clients throughout the UK, including developers, property investors, major corporations, public bodies, schools, owner occupiers, retailers, landlords, tenants and entrepreneurs. The Work The team have varied caseloads mainly consisting of: Landlord and tenant work Property development work Sales and purchases of owner occupied and investment property Secured lending The Clients Our lawyers continue to work on notable property transactions not...

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...

Position:   Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Job Type:   Full-time, Permanent Experience Level:   Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE Hours:   Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on Fridays) Location:   Hybrid About Us Crane & Staples LLP is a highly respected, award-winning law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for excellence in legal services. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding client care and fostering a supportive, collaborative working environment. The Role We are seeking a hard-working and ambitious Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for managing a busy caseload of residential property matters, providing high-quality legal advice and support to our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of our conveyancing department. Handle a full range of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to...

Join Our Leading Public Law Care Team Crane & Staples LLP is seeking a Child Care Solicitor Advocate with 2+ years’ PQE to join our highly respected, Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Public Law Care Team. Our team has an excellent reputation for handling complex and sensitive childcare cases with professionalism, empathy and integrity. We are proud to deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining a supportive, collaborative working environment where every individual is genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to become part of a firm where you are not just another number. You will be encouraged to build your own profile, develop your advocacy skills, and establish a long-term career within a trusted and well-established Hertfordshire firm. Why Join Crane & Staples? At Crane & Staples, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We offer: A genuinely collaborative and supportive team culture The opportunity to develop your...

Daily tasks: Check bank balances Barclays.net) Client account posting on ledger Supplier invoices collection in readiness to send payment  every Thursday. Allocate  disbursements for payment on Thursday Posting  routine entries i.e. supplier, bills from LAA, Private client invoices etc. Checking  private invoices raised  ,calculation, vat, disbursements, narration, file number. Check emails and respond . Take ad hoc  payments received  through card or online or cash and reconcile card entries with bank statement on day to day basis. Deposit cash, cheque Filing routine paperwork, Collect incoming post and deal with. Weekly task: Client and office  account  reconciliation LAA remittance for the three  offices: monies generally received  every Monday in office account. Collect remittance and pay disbursements on timely basis. Chase disbursement invoices from fee...