16 solicitor jobs found in Bristol

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

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor /FCILEX to join our Team in North Somerset.  You must have a range of experience advising private clients about Wills, probate, wealth preservation and succession planning.  Full STEP Membership and being a fully accredited member of SFE is desirable. The job involves working independently at one of our offices but within our busy, friendly and supportive team and firm.  Excellent salary and benefits  on offer, plus the ability to work flexibly.  Local amenities and free parking are nearby. 

We seek a Solicitor from NQ up to 3 years’ PQE to join our specialist Legal 500 ranked team based in central Bristol. The successful applicant will specialise in contentious trust and probate work and will be supported in seeking ACTAPS accreditation. You will gain experience in working as part of a team on complex cases and in managing your own case load, dependent on experience. You will have direct supervision from a partner in the team and be supported in business development in this area. Excellent salary and benefits on offer plus the ability to work flexibly. Please apply by email with CV and current salary to Jo Bridel in our HR Team at Jo.Bridel@wards.uk.com

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 seeking an experienced commercial property solicitor to take the lead role across our South Gloucestershire offices.  You will run a varied caseload and will take the lead on business development in that region.  Fostering local relationships and making new contacts will be an important part of this role.  There will also be the opportunity to provide property support to corporate transactions.  This role would suit a 3+ year qualified solicitor with good commercial property experience.

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 are seeking a residential conveyancing solicitor to be based in our Clevedon office.  We are looking for a 1-3 PQE Solicitor, FCilex or a Licenced Conveyancer who has knowledge of a wide range of conveyancing matters.   A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience.  Please apply by email with CV to Head of Conveyancing Rebecca Stuart at Rebecca.stuart@wards.uk.com.

We are seeking  a  residential conveyancing solicitor to be based in our Worle office.  We are looking for a 1-3 PQE Solicitor, FCilex or a Licenced Conveyancer who has knowledge of a wide range of conveyancing matters.   A competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience.  Please apply by email with CV to Head of Conveyancing Rebecca Stuart at Rebecca.stuart@wards.uk.com.

Stuck in a rut? A new post lockdown challenge? A move to the Cotswolds or the Wiltshire Downs? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, we would be interested in hearing from you. We are a small, friendly, niche PI/clinical negligence firm in Swindon seeking to recruit a solicitor to assist with the future growth of the practice. Interesting and varied workload. Competitive salary and excellent prospects for the right candidate.

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...

We are looking for a Conveyancer to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team on North Street in Bedminster. You will be dealing with a caseload of residential property transactions and related areas. You will be well supported by a Paralegal and secretarial and administrative team members. We are open to and encouraging of agile and flexible working. The role We are a friendly and approachable team, looking for another member. Our team has established connections with local estate agents and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities. Some of the duties you can expect to be involved in are: Fee-earning work Interviewing clients, taking instructions, keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and of advice given, and of any other attendances upon clients and other parties Maintaining file checklists Exercise high standards of client care in a professional...

We have fantastic opportunities for Solicitors and Legal Executives to join our rapidly expanding New Homes team at our Bradley Stoke office.  The roles would suit a soon to qualify or recently qualified conveyancer who is keen to expand their knowledge in a supported environment, or a more qualified lawyer who is able to help grow the work, and develop the skills of less experienced team members.  

The family law team at Barcan+Kirby is one of the biggest in the South West and we are proud to have a band 3 ranking in legal guide, Chambers and Partners UK 2021, for our expertise in family and matrimonial law. The team works across our six offices in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, advising individuals and families on a range of family matters including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, child arrangements, care proceedings, divorce, separation, domestic abuse, and fertility law. Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to join this successful department, specifically supporting the Family Finance and Divorce team. The role This role is based at our office on North Street, Bedminster, and promises to be very busy and very varied. You can expect to be involved in tasks such as: Typing Liaising with clients, other solicitors, the courts and others Organising meetings and conferences with Counsel and clients (Zoom/Teams and in...

Barcan+Kirby’s Residential Conveyancing department is expanding and we are looking to recruit a Paralegal into our team to provide administrative and secretarial support to the fee earners at our busy Gloucester Road office. The department works across six offices in Bristol and the surrounding area, and actively encourages career progression. The team currently consists of two senior fee earners, a Legal Secretary and an Administration Assistant. The team undertakes all elements of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages. The role As a Paralegal, you will provide cost-effective residential fee earning and administrative support to the department. You can expect to be involved in: Providing estimates for matters by telephone, email, post and in person as required Undertaking certain elements of fee earning, working under supervision Interviewing clients, receiving and taking instructions, keeping detailed file notes of...