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This top 100 firm can offer unrivalled opportunities in terms of career progression and development. They have an excellent system whereby no matter what your level of experience, you will be part of a training cohort program. You be encouraged to take on a level of responsibility that outstrips Lawyers at other firms, giving you far more in the way of not just technical ability, but you will attend events, undertake networking, and work alongside experienced Partners who will help develop you and shape your career.

You will also find that the firm has a growing number of homegrown partners. The firm encourages Lawyers to take their careers in the direction that they want. A good example of this is a number of Lawyers who have over recent years expressed an interest in developing a niche that the firm doesn't do. As such they have been supported to grow in their respective areas, which has then gone on to result in them being promoted to Partner.

You will work on the other side of top City firms and HNW West End practices, dealing with top-quality work for a highly impressive client base. They have one of the most interesting client bases for the sectors in which they operate.

The difference with this firm is though, you will feel that you are a valued part of the team. Work-life balance is encouraged, and this is well reflected in the firm's billable hours targets. You will also find that the firm fully embraces modern working practices, which include hybrid working where you can work from home 40% of the time over a calendar month. It is this adult approach to working practices, along with many other factors, that gives the firm one of the best staff retention rates.

This firm has a lovely culture that ripples across the firm's three offices.

The role

The firm is seeking a Residential Property Fee Earner to join the firms South West London office.

The firm has a first-class reputation for providing a City and West End firm level of service and expertise, you will work as part of a highly regarded residential conveyancing team. You will deal with high-value properties, the caseload will include; sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.

Requirements

You will be between 1-5 years PQE in ConveyancingYou might be a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer of ILEX.You should have first-class client and people skillsOn offer is a competitive package with outstanding prospects

Apply now for this stand-out Residential Property Fee Earner opportunity at this top tier, top 100 practice, based in the South West London office. Do feel free to call for a confidential conversation.

Restructuring & Insolvency Associate 3-6 years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bath

The firm:

This Top 100 firm has a prominent reputation in the South West and continues to enjoy success on a national platform. They act on major real estate, corporate and commercial mandates for multinationals, SMEs and start-ups whilst utilising their regional expertise and network.

They also have one of the largest specialist agricultural teams in the UK which is a source of pride for the firm as they have been providing specialist advice to those involved in farming and rural affairs for more than a century. As a result, closely related practice areas of agribusiness, landed estates and private wealth also do very well and they're able to provide fully integrated legal services.

They have gone through a fruitful period of organic growth over the past decade on the commercial services side and have taken steps to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific region advising on inbound investment and secured lending work for major banks.

This firm is an excellent choice to consider for those who want access to high-quality work, whilst being able to enjoy a down-to-earth, flexible and trusting culture that allows you to balance your work and home life.

The role:

This Top 100 firm is looking to further expand its flourishing team with the addition of a Restructuring & Insolvency Associate 3-6 years PQE to be based in their Bath office.

The team is looking for someone with experience providing high-quality specialist advice to insolvency practitioners, receivers, business management, shareholder and creditors on all aspects of insolvency law and practice.

There is a mix of work on offer, both contentious and non-contentious, including the acquisitions of distressed businesses, contingency and exit planning, board advisory, restructuring and turnaround strategy, debt and asset recovery and debt reconstruction and consolidation.

The ideal candidate:

Restructuring & Insolvency Associate 3-6 years PQEExcellent technical knowledge within bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring lawTeam player who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver outstanding legal services

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary package and excellent benefitsAccess to the most impactful and high-profile work availableOpportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partners

Exciting opportunity for an ambitious Restructuring & Insolvency Associate 3-6 years PQE to join a leading practice, based in their Bath office.

This City of London firm are a leading Legal 500 practice and looking to bolster its roster in multiple departments. Come join a modern office, overlooking the Thames, and with a sincere family feel to the company. The firm is looking for ambitious and dynamic Legal Cashiers to join their success, they will give you a truly great career.

The Firm

This dynamic law firm has grown substantially in recent years, and unlike many law firms, this has been done organically rather than through mergers. Seen as one of the go-to firms for solicitors wanting to receive the pinnacle in training and progression opportunities, this firm is seen as a national heavyweight. With further growth planned on the international stage, this firm is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking firms in London.

With a wide range of listed and Private Companies, Institutions and Individuals, you will find this firm has been attracting the best talent from the Top UK firms, by offering highly tiered Legal 500 quality work, but with the work-life balance that is often missed at larger practices. Winners of multiple national firms and employment awards, you can see the benefit of joining this practice. Currently tier-ranked in the Legal 500 London Family firms, you will work alongside ambitious and quality lawyers.

A key benefit to this practice is not only the quality of work and their large reputation across Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial Technology, Banking & Finance, FinTech and Data. But it is the culture that stands out, you will be part of a very diverse workforce within a firm that promotes staff well-being; providing great results for clients and individuals alike.

The Role

They are looking for a dynamic Legal Cashier to join their firm in London City.

You will be given the platform to succeed. You will escape the traditional set up which no longer works, or you allowing yourself to get the job done.

You will work alongside a fantastic Senior Legal Cashier and there are incredible prospects with this firm, they really will offer you a fantastic career.

This is your chance to join at an incredibly exciting time and the firm will take you far.

You will be a dynamic Legal CashierEnsuring compliance with the firm's policies and proceduresMaintaining the Nominal and Supplier LedgersAdmin of the online banking systemAnswering all telephone calls & dealing with staff queries

Salary is negotiable/dependent on experience and the prospects for the future with this firm are truly incredible

This is an incredible opportunity for a Legal Cashier to join this firm at such an exciting time in London.

Apply now or feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion!

Due to the continued success and increased turnover year on year for the past 5 years, this Top 65 firm is looking to appoint a Trust & Tax Manager to complement their wider Private Client team.

You will be joining a leading Private Client team.

The Firm & Role:

They have a network of offices across the country, and London is now becoming one of their strongest, they have big plans to continue to expand here with many key hires in the pipeline.In the past two years they have hired over 40 Partners across multiple disciplines, who have come in and added a vast amount of value to the teams they have joined.They are ranked as leaders in the Legal 500 across most of their practice areas and have their eyes set on becoming the go-to firm in the UK.You will find that working for this firm you will be surrounded by individuals who are highly regarded in their respective fields and you will work on some of the largest matters outside of the Top 10 law firms.The firm has an excellent infrastructure, using some of the best equipment and software in the industry. They have invested heavily in marketing each of their practice areas which has seen a 50% rise in instructions this year alone.You will deal with a wide range of private client matters and work closely with the partners and members of the team. The responsibilities include: managing clients to ensure tax-planning and succession planning issues are resolved, preparing trust accounts and tax returns, calculating trustees' liabilities to IHT, CGT and Income Tax as well as dealing with payments and distributions from trusts, both capital and discretionary income distributions.

The ideal candidate:

Minimum of 4 years' PQEAbility to work closely with Partners and more junior members of the teamPossess excellent 'people' and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Market leading salaries, tailored to each individual. There is no blanket 'one glove fits all' on the salary front. Hybrid working

This Top 65 national law firm are looking for a Trust and Tax Manager to join their growing City of London office.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a solicitor to join this Tier 2 ranked Private Client team within a firm that dates back to the 18th century. With such a rich heritage, you will find a premier client list. Within this small but growing team, you will gain exposure to quality work alongside a significant amount of direct client contact. With mentoring and training from one of the top partners in the sector, you will find yourself on an accelerated path to progression.

The Firm

This firm has a rich heritage dating back over 200 years. The office is in the heart of London's legal district in a picturesque location.

They are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and are top tier across several areas, including private client.
The firm is award-winning, with many of their lawyers ranked as leaders in their field. They have a client base of ultra HNW individuals and many well-known individuals.

There is a stand-out culture at this firm, with a supportive environment. They do unique things to promote the culture, such as a weekly Partners lunch where there is a rota for fee earners to dine with Partners while outside caters come in and serve 5* food! They also do a buffet on a Friday for all fee earners as well as regular social and sporting events. Staff are well invested in, with the very best in infrastructure and training, allowing you a platform to progress in your career. You will find the utmost support to further develop your own practice.

The firm operates with modern support systems and holds a flexible approach to hybrid working - creating a family friendly environment.

The Role

This Top 200 UK law firm is seeking a new Private Client (Probate) Solicitor or Legal Executive 2 years PQE to join their flourishing central London office.

You will work as part of one of the most prestigious Private Wealth teams nationally - ranked tier 2 in the Legal 500. It is a seven Partner department and is split into two sectors.

In this role, the work will involved assisting on and running a busy workload of probate and administration work, consisting of very complex and high value estates.

Specifically, the following duties and responsibilities (under the supervision of one of the senior fee earners in the team):

Co-ordinating the collection of assets and identification of liabilities, dealing with third parties such as banks, accountants, valuers and financial institutions to obtain date of death valuations via correspondence/telephone calls as required;Preparing applications for letters of administration either on HMCTS' online portal or via postal application where appropriate;Preparing and filing initial and supplementary inheritance tax forms and applications for relief, and negotiating valuations and tax computations with HMRC;Reporting estate income and capital gains to HMRC, and preparing statements of income for beneficiaries;Preparing and maintaining estate administration accounts; andDealing with the distribution of funds to beneficiaries in the appropriate manner.

This is a role ideal for those seeking to accelerate their career. There are exciting prospects for progression and you will receive tailored training and development from highly recognised Legal 500 lawyers, working within a firm that is widely seen as the go-to-destination for HNW and UHNW clients - you will gain experience beyond your level of PQE.

Requirements:

UK qualified solicitor OR chartered legal executive 2 years PQEExcellent experience in private client mattersYou will have a strong technical knowledgeAble communicator and team player

Benefits:

Competitive salary above the market rate and dependent on experience25 days holidayHybrid workingPrivate healthcare and 4X life assuranceContributory pension

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join this highly-regarded practise in the heart of the legal district, on the edge of the City of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.