A standout opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate/Salaried Partner to lead the Residential Property department for a UK Top 100 law firm in the London office.  

The Firm

The firm are a progressive UK Top 100 law firm known for their commercial, private client, clinical negligence and personal injury work.

 The firm has 470 people with offices in Somerset, Oxfordshire, London and Wiltshire.

The Role

The successful candidate we be responsible for managing and developing the department in London with the aim of building and growing the business, whilst also maintaining a consistent level of excellent client service. They will be entrusted to lead the department in achieving the Business Plan for London, with support from the Business Unit Manager.

Duties will include:

• Manage and supervise the London team
• Effective and efficient delivery of work on own files, ensuring matters are profitable, whilst taking responsibility for the supervision of more junior fee earners with regards to file management and time recording
• Act as the senior lawyer on the most challenging matters. A recognised expert in your discipline/sector
• Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
• Manage a client review process and introduce changes based on feedback
• Run effective client/ referrer development plans
• Responsible for managing and supervising work in the team to achieve all financial and non-financial KPIs. Use management information to understand the performance of self and team
• Actively manage performance within your team

The Candidate

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive of 7+PQE with experience operating as a senior fee earner
• Substantial previous experience within residential property law
• Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service
• Proven ability to win new business through networking and marketing activities
• Ability to lead and manage a team

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor to join a highly regarded firm in London.

The Firm

The firm are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property legal services to clients based throughout the United Kingdom.

Their main client base is Registered Providers, and the firm is ranked Tier 1 for its work in social housing. They also act for a number of private developers and investments funds. Over the past few years, the firm has grown significantly and now has approximately 240 staff and a growing international reach.

The Team

Real Estate (and particularly real estate development) is at the heart of the firm’s business, as it is with a major part of their client base. Within the Team, there are 7 dedicated partners working on a wide variety of property transactions with a broad range of clients from registered providers of social housing and care homes, through to private developers, acting on sites and developments from a handful of units to thousands.

The Role

The role will specialise in site acquisition and development projects for their clients. The role will cover a full range of property related legal issues from giving advice on draft section 106 agreements, development agreements, conditional contracts, and potential title problems through to legal completion.

An important part of the role is to provide direct support and assistance to a partner in the team, whilst also helping with the management and development of junior fee earners and contributing more widely to the team and its growth.

The Candidate

• You will have at least 4 years’ PQE as a property solicitor with experience of site acquisition and development work
• You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 at degree level
• You will enjoy client contact and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload to increase efficiency
• You will be commercially aware, proactive and able to convey clear and concise information to clients and external organisations, which will not compromise the practice or the firm
• A high attention to detail to produce work / documentation which is consistently of a high standard
• To have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent and regular basis
• You will be happy to undertake work with minimal supervision
• To be familiar with Word, Outlook and Internet applications
• Familiarity with Registered Providers would be an advantage but is by no means necessary

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A top-50 law firm in London is seeking a Private Client and Tax solicitor to join their highly renowned Private Wealth team. You will engage in all types of private client advisory and implementation work, with a focus on international and cross border tax and estate planning.

The Firm

The firm is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, they provide a full-service integrated offering.

Their clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. They also act for many high net worth individuals.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities the firm look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics their people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full.

The Team

Private Wealth has always been an integral part of the firm and forms part of a wider Tax and Private Wealth practice. The team includes 6 partners based across their UK and international offices.

The group advises a wide range of individuals and families, family offices, wealthy families and private wealth advisors on matters involving tax, wealth planning, structuring and philanthropy as well as the more traditional areas of private wealth.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to work directly with their Private Wealth Partners to provide a first class service to clients and assist in the future development of the group.

They are looking for a lawyer to join their London team who act for HNWIs, family offices, trustees and organisations servicing the private wealth sector both in the UK and internationally. The team acts for clients with widespread multi-jurisdictional elements to their business and personal affairs.

The role will involve all types of private client advisory and implementation work, with a focus on international and cross border tax and estate planning.

The Candidate

You must be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE across a whole range of international private client and tax matters.

The successful candidate will be expected to advise clients, with support where needed, in the following areas:

• Advising on international personal and trust tax issues for high net worth individuals, families, and trustees.
• Domicile and residence assessments and planning.
• Remittance basis, pre arrival and exit to/from the UK planning.
• Offshore trust planning.
• Income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax assessments and planning.
• Tax and regulatory compliance for individuals and trusts.
• Estate and asset protection planning to include Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate planning and court of protection.
• Family Governance.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.
• Efficient file management skills and ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
• Training and development of junior legal staff and PA (where appropriate).

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com.

An exciting senior to partner level opportunity for a family solicitor to work within a leading law firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

The Firm

With offices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire, this leading family law firm is known for its expertise in matters ranging from divorce, financial settlements and children, to mediation, civil partnerships and domestic violence. Services also include wills, trusts, probate, estate planning and wealth management.

Founded in 2009 in Oxfordshire, the firm have since expanded into 8 further offices. The firm’s founder has worked exclusively in family law since qualifying and her team of specialists have collectively handled thousands of cases.

The Team

The team handles cases in all aspects of family law, from the straightforward to the highly complex. All matters relating to divorce are dealt with, and expertise is also provided in financial settlements, including income, property, pensions, trusts and offshore assets. The firm handles all matters relating to children, including residency and access, as well as deeds of separation and grandparents’ rights. The firm undertakes private work only and does not operate a legal aid franchise.

The Role

They are now seeking a Solicitor to work within the team at the Oxfordshire office. You will have a solid background in Family Law, candidates will be required to evidence their experience in dealing with high net worth Ancillary Relief matters as well as general family matters. You will be required to work autonomously as well as part of a busy team.

They are proud that many of their fantastic senior lawyers joined them at the start of their career and feel that their attitude to professional development is second to none.

As well as providing its employees with opportunities to develop their individual skills and expertise, the firm offers exceptional remuneration packages with benefits including time recording related bonus schemes, income protection, private healthcare and a matched contribution pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to join a firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com.

A stand-out opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking with 1 – 3 years PQE to work within a leading law firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

The Firm

With offices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire, this leading family law firm is known for its expertise in matters ranging from divorce, financial settlements and children, to mediation, civil partnerships and domestic violence. Services also include wills, trusts, probate, estate planning and wealth management.

Founded in 2009 in Oxfordshire, the firm have since expanded into 8 further offices. The firm’s founder has worked exclusively in family law since qualifying and her team of specialists have collectively handled thousands of cases.

The Team

The team handles cases in all aspects of family law, from the straightforward to the highly complex. All matters relating to divorce are dealt with, and expertise is also provided in financial settlements, including income, property, pensions, trusts and offshore assets. The firm handles all matters relating to children, including residency and access, as well as deeds of separation and grandparents’ rights. The firm undertakes private work only and does not operate a legal aid franchise.

The Role

They are now seeking a Solicitor to work within the team in the Basingstoke office. You will have a solid background in Family Law, candidates will be required to evidence their experience in dealing with high net worth Ancillary Relief matters as well as general family matters. You will be required to work autonomously as well as part of a busy team.

They are proud that many of their fantastic senior lawyers joined them at the start of their career and feel that their attitude to professional development is second to none.

As well as providing its employees with opportunities to develop their individual skills and expertise, the firm offers exceptional remuneration packages with benefits including time recording related bonus schemes, income protection, private healthcare and a matched contribution pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to join a firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A stand-out opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to work within a leading law firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

The Firm

With offices in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire, this leading family law firm is known for its expertise in matters ranging from divorce, financial settlements and children, to mediation, civil partnerships and domestic violence. Services also include wills, trusts, probate, estate planning and wealth management.

Founded in 2009 in Oxfordshire, the firm have since expanded into 8 further offices. The firm’s founder has worked exclusively in family law since qualifying and her team of specialists have collectively handled thousands of cases.

The Team

The team handles cases in all aspects of family law, from the straightforward to the highly complex. All matters relating to divorce are dealt with, and expertise is also provided in financial settlements, including income, property, pensions, trusts and offshore assets. The firm handles all matters relating to children, including residency and access, as well as deeds of separation and grandparents’ rights. The firm undertakes private work only and does not operate a legal aid franchise.

The Role

They are now seeking a Solicitor to work within the team. You will have a solid background in Family Law, candidates will be required to evidence their experience in dealing with high net worth Ancillary Relief matters as well as general family matters. You will be required to work autonomously as well as part of a busy team.

They are proud that many of their fantastic senior lawyers joined them at the start of their career and feel that their attitude to professional development is second to none.

As well as providing its employees with opportunities to develop their individual skills and expertise, the firm offers exceptional remuneration packages with benefits including time recording related bonus schemes, income protection, private healthcare and a matched contribution pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to join a firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a Legal 500 firm in London. 

The Firm

The firm are a London Law firm based in the heart of Belgravia, which is an area close to the firm’s roots. Ranked in the Top 100, and top tier across several areas, this law firm has a culture though that stands them apart from nearly all firms of their size.

Traditionally well known for their best in class real estate offering, they provide a full range of legal services, guidance and trusted advice and support to their local and international clients, including: real estate, international private client and private wealth, dispute resolution, international family, immigration, corporate and company commercial and more. They specifically cater to their international clients’ needs though their region-specific desks and through their multilingual lawyers.

The firm are commercially aware, entrepreneurial in spirit, international in outlook and passionate about the impact of their work. Founded in 1850, the firm is now recognised as one of London’s leading law firms.

This is an unrivalled opportunity for progression prospects within a successful team that deals with some of the best property clients in the country, so the quality of work is excellent. But, they also have a particular focus on healthy work/life balance.

The Role

This Legal 500 firm are now looking to hire a Commercial Property Solicitor into their London office. The firms very highly regarded team in requires a Solicitor to join them, and work closely with the team's existing partners and associates. The role will involve handling development matters for registered providers, developers and housebuilders. This role will help you develop your technical and client management skills.

As an expanding team, there are real opportunities for career development.

The Candidates

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor.

Requirements

• You will have a good grounding in Commercial Property, development experience would be important to have.
• You should be an ambitious candidate wanting to progress.

The firm's offices are fantastic, but you will only be required to attend the office when it is essential to do so, or if you want to work from the office that is something that you can do as much as you would like.

On offer is a competitive salary depending upon length of PQE and relevance of experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A stand-out opportunity for an NQ - 2 years PQE Real Estate Solicitor to join an internationally recognised law firm in London and be part of a growing team.

The Firm

This internationally recognised law firm based in central London has a long history of acting for prominent, high net worth individuals, and for entrepreneurs. Although the firm now has 11 practice areas, and acts for many corporates and large institutions, there is still a strong focus on acting for individuals, in relation to their personal and business interests.

The firm have been named in the Sunday Times 100 “Best Companies to Work For” since 2014 to date.

The Team

Real Estate has been at the core of the firm’s business since 1937. The team provide specialist advice on real estate and construction matters but remain focused on their clients' objectives. They take a commercial approach to transactions to ensure that their clients’ commercial aims and risk profiles are achievable.

They act for a variety of clients including developers, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, celebrities, banks, investors, landlords and tenants across commercial property transactions, development projects and high value residential sales and purchases.

The Role

You will work closely with the three Partners and nine Fee-Earners of this busy department in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients. 

Responsibilities will include:  

• Handling the sale and purchase and financing of commercial property
• Acting for Landlords and Tenants in the grant and taking of commercial leases
• Handling residential, commercial and mixed use development work including the acquisition of sites, financing, site set up and disposal of units
• Acting for both lenders and borrowers on financing, refinancing and bridge lending
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Taking an active role in departmental meetings including knowhow meetings
• To participate in the marketing and business development of the firm’s practice, and in particular the real estate team, by writing articles and blogs and dealing with internet enquiries
• Such other duties which may be given from time to time.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a real estate solicitor with a commercial outlook who is able to create relationships with the department’s largely entrepreneurial and demanding client base.

They have a close knit team, and it is important that the successful candidate is a team player who can work well with all members of the department. The Partners and senior members of the team are experienced practitioners who seek to train the junior lawyers to become excellent all round real estate solicitors.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A stand-out opportunity for an NQ - 2 years PQE residential real estate solicitor to join an internationally recognised law firm in London and be part of a growing team.

The Firm

This internationally recognised law firm based in central London has a long history of acting for prominent, high net worth individuals, and for entrepreneurs. Although the firm now has 11 practice areas, and acts for many corporates and large institutions, there is still a strong focus on acting for individuals, in relation to their personal and business interests.

The firm have been named in the Sunday Times 100 “Best Companies to Work For” since 2014 to date.

The Team

Real Estate has been at the core of the firm’s business since 1937. The team provide specialist advice on real estate and construction matters but remain focused on their clients' objectives. They take a commercial approach to transactions to ensure that their clients’ commercial aims and risk profiles are achievable.

They act for a variety of clients including developers, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, celebrities, banks, investors, landlords and tenants across commercial property transactions, development projects and high value residential sales and purchases.

The Role

They are looking to recruit an Associate to join the team and work closely with the Partners and Fee-Earners in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a range of work but will predominately focus on high value residential and residential development matters.

The firm’s reputation is based on their numerous close client relationships. They provide a high quality and personal service, and their clients value their ability to problem solve and provide technically sound advice in short timescales.

Responsibilities will include:  

• Acting on the sale and purchase of high value residential property (including off plan and new build properties)
• Acting on lease extensions and rights of first refusal
• Acting for developers on the acquisition and disposal of residential developments
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Taking an active role in departmental meetings including knowhow meetings
• To participate in the marketing and business development of the firm’s practice, and in particular the real estate team, by writing articles and blogs and dealing with internet enquiries.
• Such other duties which may be given from time to time.

The Candidate

They are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with a commercial outlook who has a desire to develop and grow the residential section of the Real Estate team.

The candidate must be able to create relationships with the department’s demanding client base which is a mix of high net worth individuals, international investors, entrepreneurs, and private property companies. As a close knit team, they are looking for a team player who can work well with all members of this busy and supportive department.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A stand-out opportunity for a commercial litigation solicitor to join a leading regional law firm.

The Firm

Our client is a leading law firm in Reading & Thames Valley. They provide comprehensive legal services to individuals & commercial & property organisations. They are regularly recognised and highly ranked in both of the UK’s leading legal directories, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. They have also been accredited by Lexcel since 2001 for their excellence in legal practice management and client care.

The Team

The firms two-partner commercial dispute resolution team boasts some enviable blue chip clients and a caseload which includes complex domestic and cross-border disputes.

The Role

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced solicitor/associate level litigator to support them. As part of the team you will build your experience working collaboratively on some challenging disputes while also running your own caseload of more straightforward cases.

The role offers a significant level of variety and interest. You will work across a range of sectors and work-types, which may include commercial contract disputes, construction, professional indemnity, insolvency disputes, fraud, IP, and international arbitration. Clients will span many sectors, including automotive, financial services, leisure, fisheries, logistics and FMCG.

The Candidate

You will need to be resourceful, responsive, and resilient, with the ability to grasp new challenges and areas of law quickly and accurately. You will benefit from support and career development from highly regarded and experienced partners and their senior associate and access to cases of a quality hard to find elsewhere in Reading. As you will be expected to work with limited supervision on your own cases, the firm expects you will already have accumulated a minimum of 2 years’ pqe in commercial litigation before joining them.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

A fantastic opportunity for an Associate Solicitor to join the firms market leading Commercial & IP team in London.

The Firm

Our client is an established firm of commercial lawyers located in Central London and currently comprises 15 partners plus 90 professional and support staff. 

The Role

They now have a fantastic opportunity to join the firms market leading Commercial & IP team which is currently comprised of 1 partner, 2 fee earners, and one secretary, focused primarily on the sports, tech, media and creative industries.

The firm seeks an Associate to join this growing team, primarily to work alongside the Partner. The firm expects candidates to possess excellent academics and will have 4-5 years PQE in the relevant department. The role is extremely varied and will provide exposure to a broad range of commercial, intellectual property, IT and sports work.

This role is likely to appeal to someone who has a proven interest and focus in non-contentious commercial and IP work and is seeking a platform for long term career development as part of an established team operating within a highly profitable, long established and reputable London firm.

The Candidates

Candidates should possess relevant proven commercial drafting experience and proficiency in Tech and Digital matters. An understanding of brand protection and commercial rights strategies would be advantageous. Whilst close supervision and support at partner level is fundamental, candidates should be able to manage files and use their own initiative. Candidates will need to be ambitious with a desire to develop their career and continue to grow this successful practice area.

The firm’s working environment is very “hands on” and a sound commercial sense and ability to handle clients is essential. The candidate should also have excellent drafting, technical, file/time management skills, good client liaison abilities and should be able to work under pressure on high profile projects with tight deadlines.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com

This is an exciting opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join a highly renowned Property team.

The Firm

Our client is a highly successful law firm which has been in business since 1722. They act for wealthy individuals, families, property owners and businesses in the United Kingdom and internationally.

The firm are proud of their reputation for delivering the highest quality of professional advice. They enjoy long-standing relationships with very many of their clients who include some of the most well-established owner managed businesses, property companies and families in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Their lawyers are astute, highly skilled and attuned to the individual needs of their clients. Their aim is always to provide timely, expert advice.

The Team

Their core areas of specialism are Prime Central London and high value rural and urban estates. Few firms can match the depth of their expertise in the high value property sphere and have a detailed understanding of the requirements of both funders and purchasers. Acting on both sides enables them to give the most relevant and up-to-date advice to their clients who are looking to invest, whether they are from the UK or abroad.

The firm acts on everything from off plan residential development projects, through to listed building refurbishments; restructuring arrangements through to joint ventures; and they can advise on refurbishments and rebuilds as well as on social housing aspects of new developments.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to the Residential team within the Property department. 

The role will primarily deal with a broad range of transactional work alongside property portfolio management matters across mixed use rural and urban portfolios.

The candidate must be able to deal with buying, selling and financing for private clients. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating documents as well as running a significant number of their own files.

Please don't hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com