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Residential Property Solicitor - 4+ years PQE - Hertfordshire / London
A leading law firm in Hertfordshire is currently seeking to recruit several outstanding Residential Property Solicitors to join their team in either Hertfordshire or London.
The Firm
Our client is a leading law firm based in Hertfordshire and London, offering a broad range of legal services to support businesses and private individuals across the UK and internationally.
Many of their solicitors are leaders in their field, and their highly ranked practice areas enable them to match the capabilities of larger firms while retaining a personal approach to the service that they provide to clients.
The Opportunity
They are recruiting for several residential property lawyers for both their St Albans & London teams. The role is to cover general commercial property transactions, with a particular focus on landlord and tenant for retail/leisure sector clients.
The Candidate
You will be 4 years PQE+ (or thereabouts) and will work closely with the leading partners in the team. The team works with some really great HNW clients in St Albans, London & internationally.
You should be able to work independently and take initiative, as well as being a ‘team player’ and willing to work collaboratively with team members across the firm and across our offices.
The firm hopes you will help to build the team by supervising and developing the more junior members of the team too.
They can offer flexibility to work from the office and home and can provide a great working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for growth and progression at a firm that really cares about you.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Construction Solicitor - Top 40 UK Law Firm - London
An outstanding opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join a leading, international law firm in London.
The Firm
Our client 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 they 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
As a top 20, real estate law firm acknowledged for the breadth of our practice, they help deliver large, complex deals ranging from major commercial acquisitions to substantial regeneration initiatives, luxury leisure, and retail premises, and private and social housing.
Construction is core to what they do, and their team enjoys a formidable reputation across the industry. Their work focuses on UK contentious construction matters which is broad scope and sees them acting for both private and public sector developers. Their experience extends across all the major contract forms (JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC, PPC and GC Works) as well as PFI and bespoke contracts.
Where you'll work
As part of a dedicated 23 strong national contentious construction department, you can also expect to work alongside colleagues on work which is being led out of their other UK offices as well as, working closely with their London real estate practice in advising developers, major international and domestic contractors, consultants and public sector bodies such as central and local government, and social housing providers. They are now seeking an Associate to join the team.
What you'll be doing
- Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation
- Dispute avoidance and risk management
- Contractual interpretation
- Professional negligence
- Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters
- Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required
- Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
- Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
- Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at Associate level. In particular for this role, they require:
- Drive, enthusiasm and vision
- Proven ability to manage files and excellent time management
- Flexibility and can-do approach
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach
- Demonstrable passion for business development
- Qualified solicitor with 3-5 years' experience in contentious construction
- Knowledge of JCT, FIDIC and NEC and adjudication
- Experience of adjudication and UK contentious construction work
- Excellent academics and training
- Experience of fire safety/cladding disputes is desirable
- An understanding of the Building Safety Bill and the implications for the construction sector
- As well as experience of working for social and private developers.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Family Solicitor | 5 + years PQE | London
An outstanding opportunity for a Senior Family Solicitor to join a top law firm in London.
The Firm
Our client is a top 100 law firm with around 150 highly regarded specialist lawyers whose breadth of expertise and mix of private and public sector clients reflect the complex legal needs of contemporary London.
The Team
Their family teams are highly rated in Chambers and Legal 500. They are well respected by other family solicitors and are committed to all forms of dispute resolution as well as traditional practice.
The Opportunity
The team is seeking to recruit an associate solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join the Southwest London office. You will work closely with the partners, assisting with their cases, helping to mentor the more junior members of the team as well as having the opportunity to develop your own caseload within a supportive team environment.
As part of the team your work will include advising our clients on divorce, financial applications for married and unmarried families and cohabitees, international and cross-border issues, private law children applications, and pre and postnuptial agreements.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be confident and enthusiastic and will have a strong commitment to family work. You will be keen to raise your profile and that of the family team and take part in business development activities.
On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary package and a supportive working environment with sociable and committed colleagues.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Commercial and Property Litigation Solicitor - London
A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial and Property Litigation Solicitor to join an award-winning firm in London and work on a varied and interesting caseload.
The Firm
Our client is an award-winning legal services and independent financial advice firm with offices in Hertfordshire and London. Their teams are consistently recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories, placing them in the elite of firms in the UK.
The Opportunity
The team is now looking to recruit an Associate with a strong technical background, good commercial awareness, and wide-ranging experience of dealing with a contentious caseload of predominantly property disputes. The position will be based in their London office.
As a member of the team, you will also have a chance to represent clients in relation commercial disputes including contract claims, shareholder and director disputes, professional negligence claims, and insolvency litigation. You will also be familiar with different forms of ADR and be willing to conduct your own advocacy where appropriate.
The Candidate
The right candidate will have experience in managing their own caseload under appropriate supervision of a number of areas of property litigation including dilapidations, 1954 Act renewals, rent reviews, leasehold enfranchisement, possession claims as well as real property disputes including those relating to rights of way, adverse possession.
You must be professional, motivated, and enthusiastic and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be an interactive team member as well as being involved in business development and the marketing of the team including delivering seminars, writing articles, and attending networking events.
Benefits include a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Real Esate Solicitor | 1 years PQE+ | London
A fantastic opportunity for a junior Real Estate Solicitor to join a globally recognised law firm in London.
The Firm
Our client is a top UK 100 law firm with global connections based in London. They have built partnerships with carefully-selected law firms around the world.
They have been recognised by ‘Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘The Escape 100: Best Companies to Escape to 2019’ by Escape the City.
The firm’s top-tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and they were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.
The Team
Their Real Estate practice provides expertise across all aspects of the property sector from typical transactions such as acquisitions and disposals, funding and developing, leasing and managing properties, financing and dealing with disputes.
The team has a total of 27, acting for an impressive array of clients. Their clients include commercial organisations, professional and trade bodies, social enterprises, organisations in the sports, education, finance, and retail sectors as well as charities and not-for-profits.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will need to establish themselves quickly in a busy team and look to contribute across a varied and interesting workload. You will be fully supported and will work in a team that takes pride in developing its lawyers.
They encourage their junior lawyers to take on early responsibility, enjoy a high degree of client contact and be enthusiastic and contribute to business development. A positive and pragmatic problem-solving approach is key to thrive in the department.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise between a range of matters and tasks with the ability to work autonomously. The role will have a particular focus on Real Estate Finance work, working predominantly on transactions from the lender side and having a close relationship with our lender clients. However, you will also be involved in core real estate work for some of the firm's largest client as well.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Employment Associate Solicitor - London
A fantastic opportunity for an Employment Associate Solicitor to join a globally recognised law firm in London.
The Firm
Our client is a top UK 100 law firm with global connections based in London. They have built partnerships with carefully-selected law firms around the world.
They have been recognised by ‘Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘The Escape 100: Best Companies to Escape to 2019’ by Escape the City.
The firm’s top-tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and they were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.
The Team
The Employment team represents both employers and employees, from first query to tribunal whilst managing risk and resolve disputes. They have handled many high-profile test cases in the higher courts, both in the UK, and are particularly well-known for working with charities and the public sector.
The Opportunity
They are looking for an Associate who has strong legal skills, a sound commercial approach, and who is a natural advocate and strong negotiator.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to advise a range of clients on the full range of employment law and HR issues. Clients will include both employers (including household charities, social enterprises, and corporates) and Senior Executives. A unique feature of the employment team is that they act on both sides of disputes, often acting for Senior Executives in the context of boardroom disputes.
You will need to be able to manage a full caseload of litigious and advisory work with a particular focus on:
- Discrimination complaints
- Whistleblowing concerns
- Grievance and Disciplinary issues
- TUPE
- Redundancy
- Employment matters involving safeguarding
- Employment status and volunteers
Lawyers in the employment team are provided with career development support, for example, encouragement to co-manage client relationships with partners, support the development of recently qualified lawyers, and be involved in the development of the department’s strategy.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Family Associate & Senior Associate - London - Top Tier UK
A fantastic opportunity for an Associate and a Senior Family Associate Solicitor to join a leading law firm in London and work on a varied and interesting caseload.
The Firm
Our client is a full-service law firm providing legal services and advice for both businesses and individuals. For more than 40 years, they have been fighting to achieve a positive outcome for their clients to get them the results they deserve.
The Team
The firm has one of the country’s largest and most respected family departments in England who are recognised by the leading legal directories for their range of expertise, including international family law which is an increasing feature of their practice. They are recognised by the Legal 500 as a Top Tier Firm 2022.
The Opportunity
They have an opportunity for an Associate (3 to 6 years PQE) and a Senior Associate solicitor (6 years PQE or above) to join their thriving London Family department.
The Family Law teams offer expertise and essential support, whether it be a divorce, civil partnership dissolution, negotiating a prenuptial agreement, or an issue regarding arrangements for children both nationally and internationally.
The Candidate
What they are looking for:
- Associate Solicitor PQE 3 to 6 years;
- Senior Associate Solicitor PQE 6+ years;
- Significant experience in a broad spectrum of Family work;
- Track record for generating work from referrals and business development activity;
- Awareness and exercise of financial management skills;
- Good management and supervisory skills;
- Assist the Department Head in the organisation and development of the Department;
- Manage a caseload in consultation with the Department Head and with the assistance of junior fee earners.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Real Estate Finance 2 - 4 years PQE - London
An exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join a leading law firm in London.
The Firm
Our client is a full-service law firm providing legal services and advice for both businesses and individuals. For more than 40 years, they have been fighting to achieve a positive outcome for their clients to get them the results they deserve.
The Team
The Real Estate Finance team is one of the largest dedicated finance teams and benefits from more than 20 years of industry-specific knowledge and experience. This strong and focused team features a wide selection of lawyers built around key in-depth sector knowledge.
The Opportunity
They are seeking a Solicitor to join the Real Estate Finance department in their London office.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Good working knowledge of full range of real estate finance, including short term bridging finance and complex transactions.
- Ability to draft / approve draft security documentation amended as appropriate to individual clients / referrers.
- Ability to undertake thorough title due diligence, raise appropriate enquiries and monitor / approve responses from borrower’s solicitor.
- Ability to review facility letters / offers of finance and to interpret, understand, explain and satisfy special conditions of offer and conditions precedent to drawdown.
- Ability to review valuation reports and identify issues to be highlighted / considered and satisfied.
- Ability to draft Reports on Title to lender clients identifying appropriate disclosures.
- Understanding of different Lender and Borrower entities such as Limited companies and LLP’s.
- Good working knowledge of company law and Companies House procedures including registration requirements.
- Good working knowledge of Land Registry procedures.
- Having an appreciation and in depth understanding of the difference between short term and long term lending matters and being able to conduct tasks and give basic advice in relation to the same.
- Knowledge of regulated / unregulated lending transactions and identifying lender client parameters in this regard.
Attractive salary and benefits on offer for the right candidate.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Commercial Property Solicitor - London
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Real Estate Solicitor to work within a forward-thinking, award-winning law firm!
The Firm
Our client is an award-winning and expanding legal 100 firm with a headcount of 258, which provides integrated legal services from our offices in London, Surrey, and Sussex.
The Team
The firm’s real estate capability is unparalleled. Their property department includes one of the largest in-house planning teams in the country (including both lawyers and chartered planners), a property dispute resolution practice, a construction team as well as a very substantial transactional capability.
The team comprises 30 real estate partners and consultants across our four sites who are supported by over 60 property professionals and support lawyers.
The Opportunity
The firm is looking for a Solicitor to undertake a wide variety of commercial property transactions to include commercial landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, and general commercial property advice.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be able to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members. They will be responsible, under supervision, for their own caseload of work and own fee targets. They will also be able to achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of department, including contribution, hours, and fees.
The successful candidate will have previous commercial property experience, preferably within the London marketplace. A knowledge of property legislation, including landlord and tenant and relevant case law.
Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Media / Human Rights / Art & Cultural Property / Data Protection Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Lond
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a leading firm in London and specialise in Media Law, Human Rights, Data Protection, or Contentious Art & Cultural property.
The Firm
Our client is a London-based, full-service law firm, specialising in providing straightforward advice to entrepreneurial businesses and individuals on domestic and international matters.
The firm has grown substantially in recent years, including two mergers and an office move. They are one of the only London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering alongside significant business law capability.
The Team
The Commercial Dispute Resolution team serves a wide range of innovative & entrepreneurial clients, from individuals through to multinationals. The team's experience covers all forms of commercial dispute resolution including litigation (both domestic and overseas), appellant work, arbitration, and mediation. They work across a wide range of sectors and deploy a bespoke strategy based on their clients' specific commercial objectives and budgets.
The team is the largest in the Dispute Resolution department and enjoys a close-knit collegiate feel.
Their focus centres on the following workstreams: arbitration, civil fraud, and contentious insolvency. The team’s media and human rights work covers a broad spectrum and is often headline-making, with clients including global media organisations, publishing houses, NGOs and charities, individuals, and corporates. The team regularly deals with high-profile and complex disputes.
The Opportunity
They are now seeking a Senior Associate to join their Commercial Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate will have excellent general litigation experience with a keen interest in at least one of the following distinct areas:
- Media law, including defamation & privacy, IP, and free speech
- Human rights – including Business & Human Rights – the Ruggie Principles
- Contentious data protection
- Contentious Art & Cultural property
The Candidate
Ideally, you will have strong technical experience in complex and varied litigation, preferably with proven experience in contentious media, data protection, or human rights matters. The successful candidate will have strong intellectual and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Commercial Property Solicitor 1 - 4 years PQE - London
This is an opportunity for a junior-mid Commercial Property Solicitor to join a leading firm in London.
The Firm
Our client is a leading media and commercial law firm, offering a full range of legal services to corporate and individual clients operating in a broad range of industries. The firm was founded in 1962 as one of the pioneering firms for the entertainment and media industry. They are still best known for their market-leading practice in that area. Today their firm works with clients from a broad range of industries and offers a full range of legal services in corporate and commercial law, property law, employment law, and dispute resolution.
The Team
The property group has strong sectoral experience in the acquisition and disposal of retail and industrial portfolios, management of shopping centres and industrial estates, financial restructuring, and acquisitions and disposals for corporate occupiers in the retail and leisure sectors.
The Opportunity
The firm is growing and now requires a junior Commercial Property Solicitor to join their team in London.
They are interested in the personal and professional development of every member of their firm and are committed to training and mentoring at all levels.
The Candidate
Key Skills & Experience
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- The ability to take on responsibility and liaise with clients.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn and eagerness to take early responsibility.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com
Corporate Solicitor - Work from home - London / Oxford / Cambridge / Birmingham / Manchester / Sheff
An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Solicitor to join a growing Commercial law firm and have the opportunity to work fully from home.
The Firm
Our client is a growing, ambitious commercial law firm like no other. The firm is designed specifically to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to scale-up and beyond.
Its founder and CEO previously worked in-house for a well-known venture capital firm. During his time there, he saw first-hand the barriers growth businesses faced in accessing quality legal advice and decided something needed to be done.
The firm aspires to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The Netflix of the legal world, the firm’s innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment.
They are in their 7th year and hitting a £6m turnover. They have plans to triple this income by 2025. Getting in the right talent to support their growth is a key part of their strategy.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking to recruit an ambitious and enthusiastic Corporate Associate to join them. Lawyers would usually work remotely but have access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, and Sheffield.
They work really hard to ensure their lawyers still feel part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. The remote setup allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason. But they want people to feel that they belong to an ambitious company and that their contribution towards their growth is recognized individually and as a team.
Please do not hesitate to contact Paul Burgin on 0203 355 2262 or Paul@hunterslegal.com