This is a great opportunity for a Corporate Associate to join a thriving practice with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career prospects for the right candidate.

The Firm

Our client is a full service, top 100 UK law firm, operating in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years they’ve built an enviable track record advising businesses, institutions and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Top Ranked' Chambers 2018 and 'Top Tier' Legal 500 2017.

The team of over 40 corporate lawyers has the legal expertise, range of experience and depth of resource to support and advise businesses on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and disposals, start-ups and new ventures, re-organisations, and private equity and venture capital fund-raisings. Their clients include entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds and financial institutions, owner-managed and privately owned businesses, and UK and international public companies.

They advise clients across a range of sectors and at different stages in the business life cycle from start-ups to mergers and acquisitions, buy-outs and buy-ins, development capital fund raisings, re-financings and exits. 

As well as UK deals, their team is experienced in dealing with international transactions, including acquisitions of overseas companies and disposals of UK companies to international buyers.

Additional support is provided to the corporate team by specialist tax, commercial, IP/IT, employment and property teams.

The Role

They are looking to recruit a Solicitor/Associate with 3 years' + experience gained within a highly regarded city, regional or national firm with a well-developed knowledge in corporate/corporate finance. 

The Candidate

Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills are essential as is the ability to deliver a strongly client-focused service, giving clear, timely practical legal advice.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving practice with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career prospects for the right candidate.

Their lawyers are proactively supported throughout their careers with an established career progression framework, technical and business skills training programmes and dedicated PSL support.

Competitive salary (dependent on experience/ability) and benefits including pension scheme, permanent health insurance, life assurance, individual bonus scheme, firm-wide profit share scheme, holiday from 25 days, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers. 

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

An international law firm with offices through UK, Asia and the US are looking for an outstanding Dispute Resolution Associate to join their prestigious team in Cambridge.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm supporting the businesses which drive the innovation economy, and the entrepreneurs and private wealth that underpin them. Their practice is global, operating from innovation clusters in the UK, Asia and the US. With 28 partners and 80 lawyers across their offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore, and more to come in New York.

The Role

They are looking for an Associate to join their highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, to be based in their Cambridge office.

The Candidate

You should have experience of working on a broad range of commercial disputes. In line with the firm’s strategy the team focuses on entrepreneurial corporates and high net worth individuals. Clients are often international.

You will be someone who wants a mix of improving the breadth and range of your experience whilst taking increasing responsibility and ownership of clients. In this role we will expect you to be active in business development. In exchange we will support you by providing considerable client contact, exposure to very interesting work and an environment in which you can rapidly develop your skills and knowledge. The firm places considerable emphasis on developing the careers of its people.

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

An international law firm with offices through UK, Asia and the US currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate to join their Commercial and Technology team based in Cambridge.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm supporting the businesses which drive the innovation economy, and the entrepreneurs and private wealth that underpin them. Their practice is global, operating from innovation clusters in the UK, Asia and the US. With 28 partners and 80 lawyers across their offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore, and more to come in New York.

The Role

They are looking for a Senior Associate to join their highly regarded Commercial and Technology team, to be based in their Cambridge office.

The Candidate

You should have experience of working on a broad range of commercial matters and with strong experience of directly negotiating commercial agreements for a variety of domestic and international clients. You need to demonstrate a passion in relation to the advancement of technology and its commercial application and also the ability to fit seamlessly into working with our clients, advising on their business needs.

As a senior member of the team, you will have strong delegating skills and enjoy supervising and developing junior members of the team, allowing you to take on high levels of responsibility and lead transactions with the team partners. You will be someone who is capable of developing your own client base and you will work with the team partners to develop and growth the rest of the team.

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

A fantastic opportunity for a Family Associate to join an international law firm in Cambridge, with the opportunity to work occasionally from London.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm supporting the businesses which drive the innovation economy, and the entrepreneurs and private wealth that underpin them. Their practice is global, operating from innovation clusters in the UK, Asia and the US. With 28 partners and 80 lawyers across their offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford and Singapore, and more to come in New York.

The Role

They are looking for an Associate to join their Family team.  This role is predominantly based in Cambridge, with the opportunity to work occasionally from our London office.

You will work alongside the senior lawyers in the team, on complex cases for high net worth clients.  In addition, you will be expected to develop your own caseload. 

The Candidate 

You should be bright and highly motivated, with outstanding communication skills.  You should be adaptable and have the confidence to deal with sophisticated clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.  Ideally you will have experience working in a City or major regional law firm.  Attention to detail and strong numeracy skills are essential.

We will expect you to get involved in business development and networking opportunities and take every chance to drive your career forward.  In exchange, we will support you by providing exposure to interesting work and an environment in which you can rapidly develop your skills and knowledge.

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

Our client is offering a brilliant opportunity for a commercial litigation paralegal to join them in their Buckinghamshire office.

The Firm

Our client is a leading law firm with five offices based in the South East. They are a full-service firm, offering a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and private individuals. They act for blue-chip companies that are household names as well as SMEs, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organisations.

They have expanded into international markets, regularly advising clients in the UK doing business overseas and international clients wanting to invest in the UK.

The Role

Our client is now seeking a commercial litigation paralegal to join the team in their Buckinghamshire office.

 The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have some (if not all) of the following characteristics and skills:

• Considerable previous litigation paralegal experience within a fast paced and challenging litigation environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Very strong academics – LLB/GDL – LPC preferred but not essential (at least 2.1 / Commendation or above)

On offer is a nurturing and collaborative environment alongside a competitive salary.

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

We have an excellent new opportunity for an outstanding Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE) to join a top ranked private client team in Hertfordshire.

The Firm

Our client is a highly respected regional firm and are proud to be the trusted advisor to a wide range of clients including FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals.

They have a first class reputation for developing and investing in home-grown talent. They boast an excellent staff retention rate and, thanks to their focus on creating an outstanding place to work, have an average length of service that is unrivalled within the region.

Their highly experienced private client team have an outstanding reputation for their work in relation to wills, probate, and tax planning strategies.

Their team is top ranked by independent directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers UK thanks to their focus on providing proactive and effective multi-generational planning and support.

They have a diverse team that is structured to provide a wealth of experience to our private clients at a level and cost that is appropriate for the matter at hand. Their team are highly experienced in a range of sensitive and often complex issues from trust and estate administration through to contesting a will and managing enduring powers of attorney.

The Role

They are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join either of their Hertfordshire offices and offer their individual client’s expertise in all areas of private client work, ranging from trust and estate administration through to contesting a will, and managing enduring powers of attorney. Their Private Client Team specialise in assisting with these wide range of sensitive and complex issues.

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

A commercial contracts solicitor is required to join a leading firm and take on a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded, legal 500, commercial law firm with offices in London, Buckinghamshire and Sussex.

The Role

They are now looking to recruit a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join their Commercial Services team.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of non contentious commercial contracts. You will have a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload. Agency, distribution, data protection, franchising, IT related agreements, licensing and exploitation of intellectual property, other standard and bespoke commercial contracts and corporate support will all form part of this role. In addition, the work will from time to time include partnerships and LLPs, competition law and asset finance and consumer credit.

Key Skills

• Excellent academics and strong ambition for career development
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm
• Team player able to fit into a friendly, busy team
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational ability
• An eye for detail
• Willingness to present to clients and contacts on key legal issues
• Ability to work unsupervised, seeking assistance from other team members on more complex matters

In return they offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 5% of salary paid into pension fund of employee’s choice, BUPA Private Health, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection Scheme, Death in Service Benefits and a mobile Phone.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a modern environment and within a very busy and driven team of Legal 500 recommended lawyers, the successful candidate will be handling a wide range of Wills and Estates matters.

The Firm

Our client is one of the longest established and largest firms of solicitors in Essex. With 12 partners, some 70 employees, and offices in Colchester and Clacton, they offer a full range of legal advice to businesses and individual clients. Their specialist practice areas, with accredited lawyers and attentive support staff, ensure clients receive the most professional and practical advice available. The partners and staff at TSP bring together local and regional knowledge with City firm experience, enabling them to compete effectively with large London practices. And with legislation constantly evolving, they make it their business to keep up to date with the latest developments.

The Role

A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive; you will have prior experience of handling probate work and will possess exceptional communication skills backed by excellent technical knowledge. You will also have a strong academic record and a proven track record of success in this area.

The successful candidate will undertake a mixed workload of Wills and Estates work including:

• WillsWills
• Inheritance Tax (IHT)
• Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
• Estate Planning
• The Administration of Estates
• Trusts
• Elderly and Vulnerable Client Matters

You will be experienced of dealing with a broad caseload of client matters including wills, probate, LPAs, tax and trust planning and have a professional and compassionate approach to client care, and as such, you will be thoroughly confident communicating with clients, in person, via email or over the phone.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate will most likely have between 1 and 3 years PQE, but newly qualified lawyers with relevant previous experience in the field will also be considered.

They offer a competitive salary. Following a qualifying period of employment, a pension scheme and a modest private health scheme are also offered. They operate a childcare voucher scheme and in addition to annual holiday entitlement we give extra holiday during Christmas closure.

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

A leading law firm in Essex is currently recruiting an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join them in their Chelmsford office.

The Firm

Our client is a leading law firm with offices in Chelmsford & Colchester. They pride themselves on being able to offer a complete service to both business and private clients, combining the highest standards of operation with a traditional personal approach.

The Firm is organised into several different departments, being Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law, Private Client (dealing with Wills, Probate and Trusts), Commercial and Residential Property and Rural Services (Agriculture Law) with the legal staff in each department being considerable experts in their field.

The Role

The position is for a permanent, full-time residential conveyancer in the firm's conveyancing department.

You will be required to deliver support at a consistent and high standard to partners, fee-earners and administration staff and to meet client requirements and deadlines to deliver an exceptional client experience. You must have a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and demanding conveyancing team.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate must demonstrate managing their own caseload.  The candidate must have excellent customer service skills and be a good communicator, together with good time-management skills and a team player. With an ability to work under pressure, the successful candidate will be expected to provide a high level of service to clients.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive Salary, Life Assurance (4 x annual salary), Income Protection and Health cash plan.

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

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious commercial property solicitor to work within a leading firm based throughout East Anglia.

The Firm

Founded in 1913, our client now has 6 offices across the East Anglian region offering their clients a range of business, agricultural and personal legal and financial services.

They pride themselves on taking the time to get to know you, your lives, your circumstances, your goals. Only then, with that depth of knowledge and engagement, can their specialists begin to apply their legal or financial expertise to achieve the best possible result for you.

With 8 partners and 13 lawyers, in their market-leading commercial and agricultural property practice, you can be assured that their industry knowledge and technical ability provides the perfect environment for your next role. Their clients include national and international investors, trusts and pension funds, to national retailers, trading companies, local authorities, private and public healthcare providers, schools and colleges.

The Role

They are looking for a driven Commercial Property Solicitor to join their team in their Essex office. This position provides an excellent opportunity to run your own caseload and work alongside their Commercial Property Executive Partner, utilising their experience and knowledge as you take the next steps in your career.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate will be at least 1 year PQE, with experience of managing their own cases, and be looking to join a progressive firm that promotes opportunity and strong relationships with clients and employees alike. 

As a Commercial Property Solicitor your role would include:

• Preparing leases, sub leases, lease extensions and renewals, surrenders, licences, notices and other landlord and tenant documentation and generally advising on landlord and tenant issues including 1954 Act notices.
• Advising on the acquisition and disposal of land (including agricultural land) and property including drafting contracts, lock out agreements, options and conditional contracts and overage agreements and general planning advice.
• Advising on refinancing and loan documentation (including loan facility arrangements for private lenders) and sales and leasebacks of commercial property.
• Advising on business asset sales and purchases (including liaising with employment team)

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

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Paralegal to join a highly rated Private Client team in their Hertfordshire office.

The Firm

Founded in 1913, our client now has 6 offices across the East Anglian region offering their clients a range of business, agricultural and personal legal and financial services.

They pride themselves on taking the time to get to know you, your lives, your circumstances, your goals. Only then, with that depth of knowledge and engagement, can their specialists begin to apply their legal or financial expertise to achieve the best possible result for you.

Their Private Client team includes 2 partners, 25 lawyers, paralegals, and their trust and tax accountants. The team pride themselves in providing a wide range of services through some of life's most delicate situations, ensuring support, understanding, and building those lasting client relationships. As a Paralegal in this team you could be part of a long tradition of giving clients the best possible service.

The Role

This role would be best suited to a Paralegal with Private Client experience, looking for a new challenge and the chance to collaborate on some diverse and complex cases. Working alongside one of our Senior Lawyers this position provides the opportunity to utilise their experience and knowledge as you take the next steps in your career.

As a member of our Private Client team your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clients with high quality, proactive legal advice, which meets client needs.
• Responsible for assisting experienced lawyers with complex cases with the possibility of managing own caseload under supervision as the role develops.
• Supporting Senior advisers (including assisting with larger cases).
• Specialist WTTP services such as, preparation of wills, administration of estates, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and conducting legal research as required.
• Enhancing the firm’s reputation and contributing to the firm’s general marketing initiatives by participating in firm’s marketing events including networking, seminars and writing marketing material

The Candidate 

The successful candidate will be passionate and enthusiastic about WTTP work, be able to deliver high quality legal services on own initiative, have knowledge and understanding of relevant case law

and legislation, rules of procedure and rules of professional conduct and have a proven track record in WTTP field and a wide range of experience.

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Negligence Solicitor to join a top-tier Legal 500 Medical Negligence firm in Essex.

The Firm

Founded in 1913, our client now has 6 offices across the East Anglian region offering their clients a range of business, agricultural and personal legal and financial services.

They pride themselves on taking the time to get to know you, your lives, your circumstances, your goals. Only then, with that depth of knowledge and engagement, can their specialists begin to apply their legal or financial expertise to achieve the best possible result for you.

They are a top-tier Legal 500 Medical Negligence firm and as one of the longest-standing and most highly respected medical negligence practices in the East of England, they can provide the perfect environment for your next role. Working with the best independent medical experts they are committed to providing a knowledgeable, empathetic and supportive service to their clients and would like a collaborative and driven Solicitor with that same commitment to join them.

The Role

They are looking to appoint a Medical Negligence Solicitor to be based in their Chelmsford office.

 Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a mixed caseload of client matters subject to appropriate supervision.
• Providing clients with high quality, proactive legal advice, which meets client needs.
• Providing assistance to other members within the team (including assisting with larger cases).
• Managing own time effectively to facilitate cash flow and credit-management systems, such as time
• recording, lock-up, cash flow, profitability and billing.
• Achieving the firm’s time recording and fee targets and assisting and enabling others in the team to do so.
• Delivering legal services in a manner which is cost-efficient for both the client and the firm. Using
• technology to enhance performance.
• Enhancing the firm’s reputation and position within the community by developing a professional
• reputation, participating in professional and community activities to support the firm.
• Contributing to the firm’s general marketing initiatives by participating in firm’s marketing events including networking, seminars and writing marketing material.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate must be passionate and enthusiastic about their area of specialism, deliver high quality legal services on own initiative and have a proven track record in delivering Clinical Negligence work and a wide range of experience.

You must hold a Law degree, completed the LPC and a 2 year training contract or hold a qualifying degree, has completed the GDL 1 year conversion course, the LPC and a 2 year training contract.

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