Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Reading

Our client is a forward-thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years to a turnover of over £10m and a headcount above 100.

The firm has an opportunity in their reading office for an established fee-earner to join our busy Commercial Litigation Team. The Litigation Team is led by a leading L500 Listed Partner

Duties

• To undertake fee earning work and to meet individual and team targets.
• To act professionally at all times and to be a Gardner Leader ambassador.
• To actively promote marketing and business development for their specialist discipline, the Newbury office and the Firm generally.
• To carry out fee-earning work efficiently and to exercise high standards of client care and compliance.
• To keep the client regularly informed as to progress and to ensure client satisfaction.
• To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.  To comply with the firm's policies as set out in the Office Manual.
• to keep up to date with training and developments in the law.
• to work cooperatively with others and develop and maintain good working relationships within the firm.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documents at all times.
• To do all such other things which are in the reasonable opinion of the firm necessary to the role and responsibilities outlined above.

Personal qualities

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, respect and commitment to Gardner Leader
• Hands-on approach with proven ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiasm for and proven record of business development
• Demonstrate excellence in managing all functions of this role
• Be a proven team player
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to challenge, support, advise and influence others
• Ability to work with others at all levels of the Firm

If you would be open to discussing the role in further detail please don’t hesitate to contact Paul on 0203 355 2262 or email paul@hunterslegal.com

Due to growth, a leading Family firm based throughout the South are seeking junior Family Lawyers to join their teams in either Hampshire or Oxfordshire.

The Firm

The firm is highly regarded for their expertise in family law and are a recommended and ranked firm in the Legal 500, the leading guide to law firms in the UK.

They specialise purely in family law. By focussing on just one area of law, they have ensured that their knowledge and understanding remains at the forefront of the ever-changing best practice guidelines.  

The Role

Due to growth they are now interested in hearing from junior lawyers seeking an opportunity at a firm where personal and professional development, mentoring and training are centre stage.

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

The firm pride themselves on offering support, guidance and career development across all of their roles.

Competitive salary offered along with and bonus scheme.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join a highly regarded firm to work within an established team with a wide spectrum of clients.

The Firm

The client is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm based throughout Berkshire, which has grown substantially in recent years to a turnover of over £8m and a headcount in excess of 135.

The Role

They are seeking an ambitious lawyer to join their Commercial Litigation team where you will support the continued growth of this busy team. They are looking for a proven team player, who ideally has some experience in a similar role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team with a wide spectrum of clients. The teams Head of Department is recognised as a leading individual in the legal 500 and focuses on complex, multi jurisdiction litigation and international arbitration at a commercial and interstate level.

The Candidate

Personal qualities

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, respect and commitment to the firm
• Hands on approach with proven ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiasm for and proven record of business development
• Demonstrate excellence in managing all functions of this role
• Be a proven team player
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to challenge, support, advise and influence others
• Ability to work with others at all levels of the firm

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

A major UK law firm with a network of offices has a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Real Estate Solicitor to join their team in Thames Valley.

The Firm

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, their values and culture are not just words on their website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes them a fantastic place to work.

The Team

Their national Real Estate team is one of the largest in the UK, spread nationally across all offices and representing an impressive range of clients from developers, investors and corporate occupiers through to banks and funders. The Thames Valley team has gone from strength to strength and offers an unrivalled client base, comparable to major City firms.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NQ to join this Tier 1-ranked Thames Valley real estate team. This role offers an opportunity to work with some of the largest real estate owners and corporate occupiers in the UK, providing exceptional experience in all aspects of commercial real estate (including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters and development, together with property finance), in a friendly and highly supportive team.

This is a great opportunity within a market-leading team where work will be of the highest quality and with plenty of scope to take early responsibility.

The Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate your passion for real estate having spent time in a commercial real estate department as a trainee or in your post-qualification experience.

The firm places a lot of belief in culture and community, and genuinely believe they have something different to offer you. This is reflected in everything they say and do from their use of technology to enable agile working, to the team spirit and culture and their collaborative way of working across offices.

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

One of the UK’s leading regional law firm are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their highly regarded Trusts, Estates and Tax department.

The Firm

Our client is one of the UK's leading regional law practices. They offer services to both the commercial and private client across the entire legal spectrum, operating from offices throughout England.

The firm has a wide range of clients throughout the UK with many clients having strong international connections. They have over 150 partners and more than 800 members of staff in total.

Their aim is to attract and retain the most talented people, and part of this is providing a great place to work. So, to support fairness and equality and to encourage a healthy work-life balance, they continually monitor and improve their benefits.

They are proud that what they have achieved has been recognised over the past few years, being awarded Best Companies star status on a number of occasions and featured in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

The Role

Their highly regarded Trusts, Estates and Tax department in Oxford are looking for a Lawyer to join their busy team.

Ideally candidates will be a Member of STEP or in the process of becoming a STEP member.

Candidates will have solid wills and probate experience and be experienced in running their own independent caseload of files, covering estate administration (including taxable estates), Wills and estate planning and trust advice (setting up and advising re trusts) with an interest in dealing with more complex cases.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will also be familiar with taxation of trusts, including 18-25, interest in possession and discretionary trusts, including the interaction with s31 Trustees Act 1925.

They are seeking an ambitious, proactive individual who has a robust work ethic with a desire to be a strong team player.

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

One of the UK’s leading regional law firm are seeking a Family Wealth Solicitor to join their top tier ranked department.

The Firm

Our client is one of the UK's leading regional law practices. They offer services to both the commercial and private client across the entire legal spectrum, operating from offices throughout England.

The firm has a wide range of clients throughout the UK with many clients having strong international connections. They have over 150 partners and more than 800 members of staff in total.

Their aim is to attract and retain the most talented people, and part of this is providing a great place to work. So, to support fairness and equality and to encourage a healthy work-life balance, they continually monitor and improve their benefits.

They are proud that what they have achieved has been recognised over the past few years, being awarded Best Companies star status on a number of occasions and featured in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

The team

The firm are ranked as one of the UK’s leading law firms for family law by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories.

The Role

Their highly regarded Family Wealth Department are looking for a lawyer to join their busy Family team in the Oxford office.

You will have experience of working independently and managing a varied caseload of modest to mid to high net worth matters include divorce, finances, private children matters and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. You also be assisting senior team members with High Net Worth matters.

As a growing team in a competitive market, you will have demonstrated a willingness to get involved in business development activities and have started to create your own network.

They seek an adaptable, friendly and down to earth individual who can manage clients and provide impeccable client service. You should be organised, able to use your initiative and be a strong team player.

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