Our client is offering a brilliant opportunity for an Associate Solicitor. This firm is highly established and ranked within the top 200 in the UK. The successful candidate will be working amongst a team of motivated, ambitious solicitors. Joining at this stage will give the right individual the platform to succeed.

The Firm

This South West London and Surrey-based firm have a long history and big ambitions. They combine the depth of knowledge, capabilities, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of local practice. The firm is Lexcel accredited and has been awarded a Silver Accreditation for Investors in People.

Their philosophy is: “the practice of law is, at heart, all about people: business people, employers, and employees, investors, homeowners, private individuals, families, vulnerable adults – people.” Consequently, it’s no surprise that they place a very high priority on attracting and recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining the right people – for their clients and their business. The firm is a community of high-caliber professionals – lawyers and support specialists – who are dedicated to delivering expert, commercially focused advice that helps clients to achieve their goals. They choose to do this is in an approachable, down-to-earth, practical way, offering solutions rather than lectures.

The Department

The firm has extensive experience of working with businesses across a variety of sectors including recruitment, healthcare and dental, travel, media, IT and technology, financial services, and with businesses of all sizes. As a firm with particular strength in South West London and Surrey, they sit at the heart of the local business communities and the knowledge and contacts mean that they can support all aspects of their client’s businesses.

The Commercial team is experienced in helping businesses of all sizes to successfully navigate legal and compliance issues. But more than this, they add value to businesses by combining acute legal expertise with the commercial savvy to help identify opportunities early and mitigate risks before they become problems.

The Role

If successful, the following responsibilities will fall under the given role:

• To advise and support clients on all matters including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and updating terms and conditions.  In addition, you will work on other areas of law, such as: data protection and IP
• To be involved in business development
• To supervise junior team members

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• A minimum of 5 years experience of working in a Commercial Department
• High level of commercial awareness with strong attention to detail and good drafting skills
• Conscientious, hard-working, with developed critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and supporting more junior staff members
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality.

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

Construction Lawyer required for an internationally recognised law firm based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for non-contentious construction lawyer to help shape this ambitious practice.

The Firm

Our client is an internationally recognised law firm based in central London. Real Estate has been at the core of their 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.

The team are listed in the legal directories and are noted for “commitment to getting transactions completed in the most expeditious and advantageous way possible for our clients” and for being “extremely responsive and commercial”. 

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 for an outstanding senior construction solicitor to join their team. This is a unique and very exciting opportunity to join a partner and associate and help shape this ambitious practice area. You will work closely with the construction and real estate partners of this busy department in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients.

You will be expected to handle non-contentious construction work. Experience in contentious construction would be useful, but not essential. You will work as part of close knit team, advising the firm’s clients on construction matters.

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

We have an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional candidate to deal with top end residential transactions in the London market.

The Firm

Our client is a leading L500 law firm based in London and Kent, who have recently merged with another leading London based firm.

Life there is empowering and fulfilling. You’ll enjoy their friendly, collaborative working environment, and be rewarded fairly for the work you do. You’ll never just be a resource to perform a function; you’ll always be treated like a valued member of the team.

You’ll have the opportunity to do complex and challenging work for both large commercial organisations and private individuals while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

They recognise the importance of helping their people with their work and home life by considering a variety of flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their work with other priorities; whilst also ensuring they continue to meet the needs of their business. Flexible working is not a one size fits all and equally they understand that not every role will be suitable for every type of flexibility. They will work with you to explore opportunities for flexible working where possible.

The Residential Conveyancing team have a diverse client base ranging from overseas investors to high net worth individuals, celebrities and substantial landowners.

The Role

Their London based residential transactions team are seeking an associate level candidate to work on high value freehold and leasehold sales and purchases in London and the surrounding counties.

The team undertakes a broad range of work related to residential property including sales and purchase, property financing, plot sales and new build developments, country houses, agricultural referrals, secured lending, acquisitions and disposals as well as acting for banks in residential matters.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate will therefore be able to demonstrate experience of working on high value transactions on behalf of high-net worth clients.

The salaries they offer are competitive. They offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous pension, private medical insurance, death in service cover, income replacement insurance, and an employee assistance programme. You can also participate in our firm wide profit-sharing scheme. When they do well everyone gets rewarded.

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

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a passion for residential property law to join a leading firm in London.

The Firm

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. They are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, litigation & dispute resolution, corporate, banking, employment, projects and property legal services to clients based throughout the United Kingdom.

More than 50 partners and fee-earners provide recognised expertise in both the commercial property and social housing fields for clients as disparate as developers, pension funds, private clients, public sector bodies and registered Social Landlords. They currently have over 240 staff and Partners.

The Role

They are looking to recruit a Licensed Conveyancer (residential) or Solicitor to join their Real Estate & Projects team based in their London office. Property is at the heart of the firm and property work or work for property developers is the firm’s largest area.

The successful candidate will deal with all aspects of Residential Conveyancing and plot sales including identifying Titles, carrying out Searches, applying for Official Copy Entries and Office Copy

Documents, obtaining other items from Local Authorities, chasing for outstanding items, reporting on title, carrying our exchange and completion, carrying out pre-completion Land Registry Searches, dealing with all post-completion matters.

The Candidate 

You will be able to control and manage your own files with minimal supervision. An important part of the role is to help with the management and development of junior fee earners and contributing more widely to the team and its growth.

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

A stand out opportunity for newly qualified property disputes solicitor.

The Firm

Our client is an exciting, diverse and growing business. Joining their team will see you work with some of the UK’s most interesting clients.

In the last year alone they have:

• Worked on corporate transactions valued at over £3 billion
• Advised some of the UK’s wealthiest entrepreneurial families on their personal affairs and multi-billion pound investment portfolios
• Advised over 350 senior executives on high level employment matters.

It’s not all about big numbers and high-profile projects, the real success of their business comes from the ability of our teams to provide fantastic service and create long-lasting relationships.

There are 20 people in the LDR Department, of which 15 are dedicated to Property Litigation.  The PDR team includes 2 partners, 3 senior solicitors, 4 solicitors, 1 legal executive, 2 paralegals, a trainee and 2 PAs. There are additional shared support services across the department.  The candidate will report to the partner and will be working independently with their own case load and for/ alongside all senior solicitors in the team and supporting the partner.

All members of the team are property litigation specialists. They cover the full range of property litigation services including development and land disputes, property contract disputes, residential and commercial property disputes. They work closely with the property departments in the firm who are as much their clients as external instructors. Their client base ranges from property portfolio holders including large charities and retailers, house builders and developers, social landlords and government institutions.

The Role

Their Property Dispute Resolution department are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join their team.

The team has an expanding client base and its reputation has been slowly growing for the last 15 years, a trend we expect to continue and the successful candidate will be exposed to opportunities for further progress and development in terms of case load, progression and client contact.

The Candidate 

Must have previous experience of housing and tenancy management, tenancy and social housing litigation, to include emergency relief. The caseload will include disrepair claims, possession claims (including Equality Act and PSED defences), civil injunctions, committal applications, succession, tenancy fraud and advising upon policies that involve tenancy management issues.

Candidate specification

• Strong academic background
• Good work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Versatility to support partners and senior solicitors and manage own workload
• Ability to manage workload at times of pressure such as urgent court applications or preparation for trial
• Responsiveness to direction and strong organisational skills
• Ability to provide service at high client focused levels
• Genuine interest in and dedication to a career in social housing and property litigation

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

This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual with a passion for a Property Litigation law to join a leading firm in London.

The Firm

Our client has been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. They are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a medium-sized niche firm specialising in construction, litigation & dispute resolution, corporate, banking, 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. Over the past few years, they have grown significantly and now have approximately 240 staff and a growing international reach.

Their Housing Management & Property Litigation team act for over 100 Registered Providers (RPs), local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales advising on all aspects of Housing Management and Property Litigation advice. They believe that effective housing management is key to our clients’ performance as social landlords.

The Role

They are looking to recruit a solicitor in their London office to manage their own caseload which will comprise a mixture of housing management litigation including injunctions, possession, disrepair, cases before the FTT and non contentious matters such as policy advice and drafting tenancy agreements.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate will display strong technical ability, leadership and case management skills, will enjoy working independently and be able to demonstrate a flair for nurturing client relationships along with enthusiasm, drive and a commercial approach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:

• Responsible for the day to day running of a caseload.
• Supporting the partners on large and more complex matters as well as generating a caseload of your own.
• Interact directly with clients, manage their expectations and meet their deadlines.
• Assist in the supervision of junior staff.
• Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time.
• To be fully involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner.
• To prepare and present training to clients on law and housing management and/or property litigation related topics.
• Undertake advocacy if required.

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

Senior Locum Construction Lawyer needed for an internationally recognised law firm based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for non-contentious construction lawyers who are available immediately.

The Firm

Our client is an internationally recognised law firm based in central London. Real Estate has been at the core of their 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.

The team are listed in the legal directories and are noted for “commitment to getting transactions completed in the most expeditious and advantageous way possible for our clients” and for being “extremely responsive and commercial”. 

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 now seek a senior construction locum lawyer lawyers (non-contentious) to help the team. Anyone suitable & interested in this vacancy will be scheduled in for a quick chat with the construction partner to get a better idea of the work and team.

There is a fairly urgent need in the team- to start next week for the foreseeable. They’re looking for someone senior and can be flexible, within reason, on salary.

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

Fantastic opportunity for two Residential Property Paralegals to join a well respected firm in London and provide hands-on transactional support to fee earners in the department.

The Firm

They are a commercial law firm based in London who over two decades have earned the loyalty of some of the most respected international companies and private individuals who retain them as their trusted lawyers because of their highly personal, practical and timely advice.

The firm has its origins in the merger in 2002 of two established and successful London law practices. They shared values and a strong sense of purpose form the bedrock of their values and firm culture today. Their principal areas of expertise are; corporate and commercial, real estate, dispute resolution, employment and immigration.

The Role

They are currently seeking to recruit two Residential Property Paralegals to join their team in London. The Paralegal will be available to provide hands-on transactional support to fee earners in the department - initially under supervision with increased autonomy with experience and demonstrated capability.

The Candidate 

The role requires someone who has a genuine interest in property law and demonstrates good academics – previous Paralegal property experience will be a distinct advantage. You must have good organisational skills and demonstrate attention to detail.

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

An outstanding London firm wish to recruit a Solicitor for the Privacy and Media Team of the Dispute Resolution Department.

The Firm

Our client is a 27 partner firm of solicitors based in London. In total the firm comprises about one hundred and forty people. The firm provides specialist legal services to private and commercial clients. They have an excellent reputation (rated in both Chambers and Legal 500), including in their privacy and media work. 

The strategy of the firm is to grow by selective recruitment of individuals with a proven track record in their particular area of expertise. The firm is flourishing and has a sound financial base from which to grow in a planned way. The areas in which they specialise have meant they have been relatively unaffected by the recent recession, and the firm has remained extremely profitable and financially secure.

The team specialise in managing and protecting their clients' reputations through their extensive experience in these areas of law and an intimate understanding of how the media and other publishers work. Their team comprises of eight solicitors including three highly regarded partners, two of whom have been involved in some of the most significant cases in this area over the last decade.

The Role

The successful candidate must have good knowledge and experience in all aspects of defamation and privacy law, data protection, breach of confidence and harassment. Ideally, the candidate should also have good litigation experience to support other partners in the litigation department on non-media litigation as and when necessary. The successful candidate must also be able to handle a varied caseload and assume responsibility for dealing directly with clients where appropriate.

The Candidate 

The successful candidate must have:

• Strong academics
• Training and post-qualification experience from a reputable firm
• Personal skills
• Team player
• Self motivated and able to prioritise and deal with a busy and varied case load
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients who cover a broad spectrum
• Discreet
• Interest in joining business development and marketing initiatives.
• Hardworking with desire to achieve minimum time targets and billing requirements
• Ability to keep abreast with changes in legislation and market developments
• A practical working knowledge of IT

Remuneration Package:

• Market rate salary

• 4 x Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Medical Insurance (after 1 year qualifying period)
• BUPA Welling Scheme (after 1 year qualifying period)
• Pension Scheme (after 1 month qualifying period).  The firm contributes to a Personal Pension Plan.
• Interest-free season ticket loan after 3 months
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday

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

An employment associate is required for a prestigious law firm in London to act on development projects for private property companies, entrepreneurs, funds and high net worth individuals.

The Firm

Our client is an independent law firm, with a rich history. A centuries-long tradition of advising private families, individuals and charitable institutions is today complemented by their work with Businesses, Financial Services, Individuals, Families and Family Offices (IFFO), Education and Not For Profit organisations.

They look to be the market leader in their chosen areas of expertise, advising clients on the contentious and non-contentious legal, business and personal issues they face.

Their reputation and success are based on the goodwill of numerous close client relationships. They are trusted advisers, acting in their clients' long-term interests and paying careful attention to quality and personal service.

The team provide advice on the full range of employment issues advising (i) employers from the financial services, sports, corporate, media, retail, education, visitor attractions and charity sectors and (ii) individual senior executives. They pride themselves on excellent client service and on providing pragmatic, swift solutions, which come off the fence.

The Role

This role will report to one or more Partners and will work within the Employment team which sits within a wider Commercial Department alongside the Corporate, Banking & Financial Services, IP & Commercial and Charities & Communities teams. The successful candidate will provide employment advice to employer clients from a wide variety of sectors, including the financial services, education (including higher education), media, visitor attractions and sports sectors.  In addition, they will also provide advice to senior executives and may also be involved in some of the safeguarding work the team does within the education and sports sector in particular.

The Candidate 

They are looking for someone who can, albeit with supervision, run with matters with a high degree of autonomy. The employment team also undertakes a lot of marketing and business development activity so the successful applicant must be enthusiastic about writing articles, delivering presentations and attending networking events.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2.1 degree and a training contract undertaken in a mid-sized or city firm.
• High level of technical knowledge across the employment work performed by the team;
• Efficient communication skills and the ability to communicate advice to the person receiving it;
• The ability to deal with many matters at any one time;
• The organisation skills to keep files in order and to move transactions to completion effectively;
• Enthusiasm and strong team working skills.

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

An exciting new opportunity has become available for an outstanding junior private client solicitor in a top rated London firm.

The Firm

Our client is a boutique private client law firm of top-tier lawyers based in London. The firm has been offering its services since 1 May 2009 following the demerger of a globally recognised highly rated Private Client Department, of which they continue to work closely and in association.

They have experience of all the issues which affect wealthy individuals (and their families and trustees) and professional practices in the UK and elsewhere. They seek to understand all the legal, commercial and tax issues affecting their clients and to provide them with principled and practical legal solutions, working in partnership with them as their trusted advisers. Real Estate, Philanthropy and Charities and Immigration practices complement the firm’s traditional strengths in tax and estate planning, disputes relating to wealth and partnerships and professional practices.

The Role

They are currently looking to hire an associate to join their Private Wealth team. The role offers the opportunity to get involved in a diverse range of areas and complex matters. You will have gained relevant experience during your training contract, ideally with exposure to both onshore and offshore tax.

The Candidate

They look to recruit individuals with a proven academic record and a commitment to excellence. Applicants are likely to be highly motivated graduates who set themselves high standards.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital, together with strong organisational skills and the ability to handle a busy and time pressured workload. Attributes such as integrity, flexibility, drive and resourcefulness are prerequisite, and applicants are expected to show dedication, enterprise, self-confidence and ambition as well.

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