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Group Legal Administrator l Bristol
The company:
Since its inception, this financial services group has grown to be one of the UK's largest independent SIPP and SSAS providers, looking after over 80,000 clients across the country.
They are an independent provider of Self Invested Personal Pension schemes (SIPP) and Small Self Administered Pension Schemes (SSAS) with over £37.4bn of assets under administration.
They have unrivalled expertise in self-invested pensions and understand the importance of finding the right SIPP provider that is financially stable and set to be around for the long term.
The role:
Opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join the in-house legal arm of this financial services corporation, to be based in Bristol.
The Legal Group within this company handles a range of legal matters and advises group entities on commercial contracts, corporate governance, disputes, and its portfolio of investment/property assets from a corporate risk perspective.
This hire will be supporting fee earners across the group as well as their in-house General Counsel/Company Secretary. Duties will include but not be limited to: responsibility for all travel and diary management; meeting preparations; file management tasks to ensure full compliance; produce and amend precedent letters and house-style documents; respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners; ensure excellent and clear communication at all times.
Some legal knowledge is helpful and may relate to a number of practice areas including Commercial Contracts, Insurance, Real Estate, Trusts, Litigation, Employment, IP or IT.
However, this is not a pre-requisite and strong administrators with 2 years of professional services experience are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate:
What's on offer:
Competitive salary, 26 days holiday and the opportunity to take part in a flex benefits schemeBenefits scheme that includes discounts from shops, gyms, cycle to Work scheme etcAccess to varied and interesting workUnique opportunity for a Legal Administrator to be based in Bristol.
Corporate NQ
Corporate NQ l Top 50 Firm l Bristol
The firm:
This Top 50 firm is synonymous with the vibrant city of Bristol and has utilised its rich history to position itself as a major player in the UK legal market. Their unique model allows them to assemble large-scale commercial services for their clients which is an impressive roster of large corporations, emerging visionary businesses and public bodies that have complex and multifaceted needs.
With that being said, they continue to place an emphasis on domestic sector-focused work and have long-standing client relationships that have continued through the decades.
This is a robust corporate firm, however, partner approachability and a buzzing social calendar mean that there is a tangible sense of togetherness amongst their lawyers. They are recognised as a creative, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking practice which makes them a first choice for many in the region.
You will see this firm firmly placed in the legal rankings across almost all practice areas, with an impressive body of preeminent lawyers who continue to take their respective practices to new heights.
The role:
Are you a Corporate NQ looking to work on some of the most significant M&A transactions outside of the City? If so, this leading Top 100 firm in Bristol team would like to hear from you.
As one of the largest and most active M&A teams outside of London, this practice is recognised for its expertise in transactions public and private M&A as well as investments. They also have a strong offering in mid-market private equity transactions.
Renewable energy is a key sector thread you'll find across many practice areas in this firm including Corporate, and they also have considerable depth in industries including tech, utilities, financial services, retail and more.
As a junior, you can expect access to a varied diet of work to ensure you have all the core building blocks of a well round Corporate lawyer. There's also a lot of structured support on how to network and carry out business development activities which will allow you to start building a profile in this space.
The ideal candidate:
Benefits:
Competitive salary package and excellent benefitsAccess to the most impactful and high-profile work availableOpportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partnersExciting opportunity for an ambitious Corporate NQ to join a leading corporate team in Bristol.
Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer
Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer l Top 100 Firm l Bristol
The firm:
This top-tier firm has a global reach and has become one of the pioneers in creating private wealth for HNW clients alongside booming practices in the world of finance and real estate.
They are well known for their work across a wide range of banking and finance services including ethical and sustainable investment, FinTech, insurance and re-insurance and secured lending. On the Real Estate side, they have recently started doing more project work in emerging markets in addition to the full range of commercial property matters.
The private client team acts for some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals with substantial assets across the globe. Therefore, the work they do is very interesting and covers niche areas including IP, art and equine matters.
Featured in 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023', 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:
Opportunity for a Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer with a passion for the technical side of the law to support a high quality team of lawyers, to be based out of Bristol.
In line with organic growth, this Real Estate team is looking to welcome a PSL who will support fee-earners across their office locations. The remit of work will be varied and include investment and development work, landlord and tenant matters, operational real estate and much more.
You will design and implement precedents, know-how, research resources, training seminars and other technical excellence learning opportunities to help deliver strategic objectives. More generally, you will provide support on queries that arise in transactions and assess learning needs within the team in order to maintain their position at the forefront of the market.
This role would suit a Real Estate Senior Associate 5 years with no upward PQE level, with a passion for the technical side of the law, or an existing PSL seeking a new challenge.
The ideal candidate:
Real Estate Solicitor or existing PSL with at least 5 years PQEOutstanding technical knowledge across a range of real estate mattersDemonstrable people skills and the ability to engage with lawyers at all levelsBenefits:
Highly competitive salary package and excellent benefitsExposure to the most impactful and high-profile work available in the real estate spaceOpportunity to support alongside leading individuals and next-generation partnersUnique opportunity for a Real Estate Professional Support Lawyer to join one of the best teams in the UK, based in Bristol.
Commercial Property Associate
This is a prestigious, Top 65 firm in the West End. It has grown substantially in recent years due to their excellence, and collaborative efforts from their Partners and all other Lawyers alike. They are ranked in the highest tier across several practices.
They are based in the heart of the West End of London; they now have over 200 staff and a very low rate of attrition due to their growth and retention of the highest quality lawyers.
The Firm
They deal with the same quality of work as much larger City firms without all the disadvantages associated with being a small cog in a big machine. You will find that with smaller teams, it is common for NQ's and Partners to be working side by side, this is not a Partner-led, pyramid structure, fee earners of all levels have the opportunity to be involved with business development. It is common for fee earners to gain such a level of exposure they gain PQE beyond their years.
You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking, and progressive culture. They invest heavily in their staff, with industry-leading training and a real platform for progression. You will find there is a good work-life balance with flexibility. There is an amazing social scene firm-wide, with social clubs, sports clubs and regular social events paid for by the firm.
The firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor 2-4 PQE to join their office in the West End.
The work that the Real Estate department does is broad; they are ranked in Tier 2 for commercial property in the City of London, so they are incredibly well regarded for this work.
This role will involve dealing with Commercial Real Estate matters which arise from their client base who are principally from specialist real estate and private wealth sectors.
The department has a lucrative client base, which includes developers, funds and other institutional investors, commercial occupiers and high net worth individuals.
You will be a Real Estate / Commercial Property Solicitor 2-4 years PQEYou will ideally have qualified from a City or West End practice (although applications will still be considered from a regional heavyweight background)This role comes with excellent prospects for progressionYou will have a meticulous eye for detailExcellent communication skills are keySalary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of PQE, plus an excellent benefits packageThis is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor 2-4 PQE to join this growing, Top 65 practice based in London's West End.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Property Litigation Senior Associate
Exciting opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor to join a fast-growing Top 70 UK law firm, ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500 for Property Disputes. Within such a well-reputed practice you will benefit from exposure to industry-leading Partners and the highest quality of work. As this firm continues its breath-taking growth, there will be an abundant number of opportunities for promotion and career progression, eventually to Partnership. Within a supportive and friendly environment, you will gain unrivalled training and development.
The Firm
In recent years, this Top 70 firm has substantially grown and now has over 200 staff. They are top tier across several practice areas, which increases yearly. They are based in the heart of the West End of London and deal with the same quality of work as much larger City firms without all the disadvantages associated with being a small cog in a big machine.
You will find that with smaller teams, it is common for NQs and Partners to be working side by side, this is not a Partner-led, pyramid structure. Fee earners of all levels have the opportunity to be involved with business development. It is common for fee earners to gain such a level of exposure they gain PQE beyond their years.
It is common for lawyers from City-based and Top 50 firms to leave in favour of this very practice. This is due to the quality of work being the same but with the added benefits of greater flexibility and a more friendly environment.
You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking, and progressive culture. They invest heavily in their staff, with industry-leading training and a real platform for progression. You will find there is a good work-life balance with flexibility. There is an excellent social scene firm-wide, with social clubs, sports clubs and regular social events paid for by the firm.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor (3-5 PQE) to join its flourishing West End office.
The work that the Property Litigation Department does is broad; they advise about commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes and development disputes. They deal with all landlord and tenant issues including rent arrears, forfeiture, lease renewals, dilapidations claims, and service charge disputes, they also have experience in rent review, insolvency, real estate disputes and property-related professional negligence claims. The client base is broad and includes; HNW individuals, Investors, Funds, Charities, Retailers, and large national companies.
You will be a Property Litigation Solicitor (3-5 PQE)You will have experience or an interest in business developmentYou will assist junior fee earners in the departmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Solicitor to join this growing, Top 70 practice based in the West End.
Corporate Private Equity Associate
Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Exeter
The firm:
This Top 100 firm has strong and tangible roots across the breadth of the South West region, whilst strategizing itself as a city outfit. The result is a focus on technology and investment with high-quality work coming through each of their practice areas.
They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their culture which is underpinned by flexibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Last year, they spent several millions of pounds on improving technological tools and platforms to afford their lawyers greater agility and connectivity.
A large number of their practices sit within the top tiers of the legal directories and the firm's management board continues to make strategic hires to strengthen their foothold across all of their office locations.
The role:
Due to continued expansion, this practice is looking to welcome a Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE to bolster their Exeter team.
This hire will have a focus on private equity transactions, primarily for the buyer side, for a number of leading UK Private Equity houses and their portfolio companies. The work will include bolt-on and buy-and-build M&A as part of PE-backed investment propositions, often with an international element to it.
They have a client base of repeat acquirers, whilst also looking to expand their portfolio which means there is lots of business development to get involved in and the chance to build your own name in this space.
As a junior, you can expect to be fully embedded in the client journey and receive a large amount of exposure from the Partners. They are keen to invest heavily in the next generation of homegrown talent and will encourage you to shadow seniors on high-level tasks/meetings, as well as introduce you to their business development network so you can continue building up your name in this space.
The ideal candidate:
Benefits:
Competitive salary package and excellent benefitsAccess to the most impactful and high-profile work availableOpportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partnersThis is a highly coveted opportunity, suitable for a Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE with the experience and ambition to be part of a powerhouse team operating out of Exeter.
Apply now or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Corporate Private Equity Associate
Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bristol
The firm:
This Top 100 firm has strong and tangible roots across the breadth of the South West region, whilst strategizing itself as a city outfit. The result is a focus on technology and investment with high-quality work coming through each of their practice areas.
They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their culture which is underpinned by flexibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Last year, they spent several millions of pounds on improving technological tools and platforms to afford their lawyers greater agility and connectivity.
A large number of their practices sit within the top tiers of the legal directories and the firm's management board continues to make strategic hires to strengthen their foothold across all of their office locations.
The role:
Due to continued expansion, this practice is looking to welcome a Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE to bolster their Bristol team.
This hire will have a focus on private equity transactions, primarily for the buyer side, for a number of leading UK Private Equity houses and their portfolio companies. The work will include bolt-on and buy-and-build M&A as part of PE-backed investment propositions, often with an international element to it.
They have a client base of repeat acquirers, whilst also looking to expand their portfolio which means there is lots of business development to get involved in and the chance to build your own name in this space.
As a junior, you can expect to be fully embedded in the client journey and receive a large amount of exposure from the Partners. They are keen to invest heavily in the next generation of homegrown talent and will encourage you to shadow seniors on high-level tasks/meetings, as well as introduce you to their business development network so you can continue building up your name in this space.
The ideal candidate:
Benefits:
Competitive salary package and excellent benefitsAccess to the most impactful and high-profile work availableOpportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partnersThis is a highly coveted opportunity, suitable for a Corporate Private Equity Associate 2 years PQE with the experience and ambition to be part of a powerhouse team operating out of Bristol.
Apply now or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Tax, Trusts & Succession Associate
Tax, Trusts & Succession Associate 2-5 years PQE or CILEX I Top 100 Firm l Bristol
The firm:
This top-tier firm has a global reach and has become one of the pioneers in creating private wealth for HNW clients alongside booming practices in the world of finance and real estate.
They are well known for their work across a wide range of banking and finance services including ethical and sustainable investment, FinTech, insurance and re-insurance and secured lending. On the Real Estate side, they have recently started doing more project work in emerging markets in addition to the full range of commercial property matters.
The private client team acts for some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals with substantial assets across the globe. Therefore, the work they do is very interesting and covers niche areas including IP, art and equine matters.
Featured in 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023', 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:
Forming part of the firm's wider wealth planning practice, this firm is looking to welcome Tax, Trusts & Succession Associate 2-5 years PQE or CILEX into their Bristol team.
This firm has a top-tier private client practice that caters to clients with diverse assets who require complex succession planning and wealth protection arrangements. A large percentage of the work comes from generational clients who use the firm for 'cradle to grave' legal services.
Therefore, they are looking for someone who has experience in the creation and handling of inter-generational wealth structures, trust reorganisations and tax-efficient strategies to preserve wealth.
You will have the chance to enhance your technical abilities and industry knowledge by working alongside experienced private client lawyers who foster an inclusive working environment.
If you are STEP qualified or working toward this accreditation, this is highly advantageous but not a prerequisite.
The ideal candidate:
Benefits:
Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits packageVaried and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outsetLots of flexibility on offer and a down-to-earth working cultureExciting opportunity for a Tax, Trusts & Succession Associate 2-5 years PQE or CILEX to join this high-quality team, based in Bristol.
Private Client Senior Associate
This cutting-edge, established law firm is woven into the fabric of the London legal scene, and is now seeking an ambitious Private Client Lawyer to join an established department.
You will be a Private Client Solicitor with 5 PQE, looking to make a long-term career move, with excellent progression opportunity.
The Firm:
Located in Wimbledon, this top 200 practice has continued to punch well above its weight and has gained recognition in the Legal 500 as well as an ever-growing, loyal client base.
They invest in modern IT infrastructure and this, combined with various benefits including an excellent work-life balance that encourages working from home up to three days a week, makes this an excellent career move.
The Role:
This firm is established in all departments; however, the Private Client department is unquestionably exciting at this moment. The practice is growing and uses the most modern case management software/systems as the firm is always looking for ways to evolve and maintain their 21st Century approach to matters.
The Private Client department deals with an excellent quality of work, including but not limited to Wills, Probate, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates and more.
Requirements & Salary:
Apply now for immediate consideration.
TMT Associate
TMT Associate 2-5 years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bristol
The firm:
This international law firm has a strong presence in the UK and APAC, with a longstanding reputation in its core practice areas of insurance, commercial, corporate and litigation which dates back well over a century.
The firm is particularly close to the insurance, retail, tech and media industries, and you'll see the major players in each of those sectors feature on the firm's client roster.
What lawyers love about working at this firm is the collegiate culture and lack of hierarchy where everyone mixes together. The leadership team has invested heavily in each of their offices which feel more like a modern tech company inside, including open plan offices and mixed pods which allow people to work together from paralegals to partners.
For the Bristol office specifically, a striking achievement is its tenfold growth over the last decade which speaks to the strength and depth you will find at this firm.
The role:
Opportunity for a TMT Associate 2-5 years PQE to progress within a leading commercial team in Bristol.
This team acts for a variety of organisations within public and private sectors, delivering advice on contentious and non-contentious tech, media, commercial and IP work.
You will work across a broad range of commercial contracts and demonstrate outstanding drafting and negotiation skills. With the support and guidance of senior lawyers, you will be given a platform to work with clients directly and manage relationships.
Prior experience with big-ticket commercial work will put you on a solid footing for managing projects for major commercial organisations in sectors including tech, media, retail, regulatory and insurance.
The ideal candidate:
Benefits:
Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits packageOpportunity to work alongside leading commercial and life sciences lawyers Outstanding working culture, flexibility and office facilitiesSought after opportunity for a TMT Associate 2-5 years PQE to join one of the best teams operating in the South West, based in Bristol.