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An opening for an experienced, well rounded Corporate Associate (2-6 years PQE) has come onto the market to join a highly ambitious and fast growing International Corporate practice in Reading.

This firm combine outstanding legal expertise with creative thinking which is just one reason they are at the top of the Legal 500 rankings and widely recognised across the globe.

The Firm

This top 50 ranked and top tier in a number of areas in the legal 500. They are multi-award winning, and just recently they won the award for legal employer of the year at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

The firm are innovative, forward-thinking and what really stands them apart is, despite their size they have a truly people focussed approach. There is no better example of this than there growing number of home-grown Partners, the firm have a reputation throughout the industry for nurturing and developing legal talent.

The firm have an impressive client base, which has a growing number of FTSE 250 companies. The practice now stands at over 10 offices nationally, with plans for a new office launch in the near future. You will also find that they have access to a global network, which gives them competitive edge.

You will find a supportive culture, where Partners are accessible to all. The firm have a strong leadership team and ambitious plans to continue to take more market share, making now an exciting time to join the firm.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Corporate Solicitor 2-6 PQE into their flourishing Reading, Berkshire office.

You will work as part of a highly ranked legal 500 team. The team is busy and has had an influx of new work, making now an exciting time to join.

The department advises companies, management teams, investors and debt providers through the business life cycle, from start-up and first round finance through M&A, management transactions, venture and development funding, restructuring, capital reductions, private equity funding and exits.

You will deal with a broad caseload, the variety of which will make for an interesting role.

Requirements You will be a Corporate Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE - However, the firm are also recruiting at the senior level in Corporate (Senior associate to Partner level candidates) so please do still feel free to apply if you've got more experience)

You should have first-class communication skills and a strong work ethicSalaries will be genuinely competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package

This is a stand-out opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor to join this leading Top 50 based in their Reading, Berkshire office.

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

Are you a Senior Associate looking for a step up in terms of responsibility? Perhaps you are in a top-heavy team looking for a route for career progression? Equally, this role would suit a Partner looking for a lateral move to a prestigious, growing and forward-thinking department.

The Firm

This top 200 firm are multi-award winning and have one of the nicest office cultures I have ever come across compared to that of most practices of their size; they have a much more relaxed collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. There is a nice social aspect to working at the firm.

Staff value more in the way of work-life balance and flexibility. They invest heavily in their workforce and are very progressive, their learning and development programme is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by several industry awards. They are a cohesive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organisation. You will find Partners are accessible and there is a completely open-door policy. They have a growing number of home-grown Partners that started at the firm as trainee's, it is this level of investment that I feel makes this a special practice.

The now have several offices nationally with ambitious plans to continue to grow. The firm has a strong reputation across several industry sectors, clients range from private individuals and owner-managed businesses to multinational corporations, public companies, universities, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Banking & Finance Solicitor 6 PQE to join their growing Reading, Berkshire office.

You will lead the banking and finance department and will be at the forefront of this industry leading team, you will work with the other Partners to drive the department forwards.
You will join an award-winning banking and finance team that is led by a team of partners widely regarded as leaders in their field and who are regularly recommended by clients for their reputation, personalities and outstanding expertise.

You will be responsible for providing advice to banks, financial institutions, borrowers and other stakeholders on a variety of financial matters including senior and junior debt finance, asset-based lending, trade finance, and asset finance.

The variety of caseload will make for an interesting role.

Requirements You will be a Banking and Finance Lawyer with at least 6 years PQE

(there is no upper limit in regard to the amount of PQE and the firm are also looking at Partner level candidates)

A meticulous eye for detail is essentialExperience of leading and mentoring more junior members of a team is to advantage but is not essentialSalary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your background and level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking and Finance Solicitor 5 PQE to progress with an national, Top 200 firm.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

This chance to join a Top 100 will see you springboard your career - they're expanding organically and with some heavy hitting hires. Though already a leading firm Nationally, they're making waves in the market and have some very exciting plans for the future. Now is an exceptional time to join their success.

If you are a Corporate Tax solicitor interested in investigating a move to join a Top 100 leading department then this is one for you.

The Firm

This chambers ranked, top 100 national practice are undergoing one of the largest surges of growth, and they are looking to strengthen their already reputable corporate presence. With over 6 offices nationwide, award-winning 'legal 500' ranked partners, they are a firm truly going from strength to strength. The firm have been voted the fastest growing law firm on the south coast, and this coupled with their organic growth, makes them a truly fantastic firm to work for.

Despite having the stature of a corporate entity, the firm promote work life balance and have a heavy focus on a healthy working environment. You are encouraged, should you wish, to engage with colleagues, network in the local area and to ignore departmental boundaries, making the firm as cohesive as it can possibly be. The firm is attracting solicitors from Top 50 Law firm backgrounds, making them a national heavyweight practice.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Corporate Tax Solicitor into their Reading, Berkshire office

The firm have an unrivalled reputation for tax work, they are multi award winning firm and have been on the cutting edge of corporate tax for years. You will be working alongside chambers ranked individuals, who are renowned for the work they do and the connections they share.

This tax department is not just corporate support, they are a department in their own rate. lots of the work that flows into this department comes from external referrals, and repeat clients from partner contacts giving you both support, and autonomy. You will be joining a strong team of circa 12 fee-earners, including associates, partners and solicitors.

What really stands this role apart, is the multi-faceted approach the department adopts, ranging from Venture Capital work, Real Estate Finance work and Corporate tax.

Requirements

You will be a Corporate Tax Solicitor 5 years PQE (No upper limit to experience - the firm are looking mid to senior level, including Partners.

You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a teamThis role comes with excellent prospects for career progression/Partnership for the right candidates.Salary is competitive and negotiable and dependent on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

This is a standout opportunity for a Corporate Tax Solicitor to join this dynamic, award-winning, top 100 firm based in Reading, Berkshire.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

Are you an Employment Solicitor NQ-5 PQE? This is a rare opportunity to join a niche Employment law practice which handles an excellent quality of work and invest in their employees to get them to be the best they can be.

The Firm

They're a niche, specialist Employment law practice and this sets them apart from many others. They punch above their weight for a small practice.

They're situated in desirable offices in Reading and are easy to get to from the train.

The people they have there currently are incredibly happy as they're gaining experience with some excellent work and an enviable client base which even the most junior candidates will gain exposure to from day 1.

The Role

This firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with 0-5 years PQE interested in their niche practice in Reading, Berkshire.

The work is mostly claimant, but there will be some respondent work involved as well, some of the businesses they work with are excellent clients.

They don't do any 'no win no fee' work or anything like that, it's all of a good quality making this for an interesting role.

The variety is what makes this role so good for a junior candidate, as you'll gain experience across a breadth of Employment work and be able to really specialise down the line if you wanted to.

You will be an Employment Solicitor NQ-5 years PQE (ideally 6 months since qualifying, but, a strong NQ could work, with the right candidate)You will be based in Reading, Berkshire (as such, you'll need to be within a commutable distance, or, relocating to the area)Salary is competitive and depending on experience, however, it's negotiable and up for discussion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor 0-5 years PQE to further their career in Reading, Berkshire.

Apply now or feel free to call me for a confidential conversation.

This is a stand out opportunity for a Corporate Commercial Solicitor and someone who is passionate about business development. This energetic firm punch well above their weight which is testament to their influence across their areas of practice. This is not one to be missed in the prestigious area of Ascot, Berkshire.

The Firm

This firm has a friendly down to earth personality with a very relaxed culture. They deal with a very quality of work throughout the firm, and on the Commercial Property side, they have recently handled work on-par to much larger London firms involving a few of London's most iconic buildings including the Shard. This practice has been established for over 100 years, and they have an unprecedented staff retention rate with most having been with the firm for over ten years, it is the type of company where people tend to stay until retirement.

Culturally, they have a family feel where everyone gets on, work-life balance and flexibility runs throughout the company, with a very much adult culture where people enjoy coming into work. They are personally one of my favourite firms to deal with.

They have grown significantly in recent years attracting high calibre Lawyers. The firm is a lovely place to grow, offering an excellent springboard for progression, staff are invested in and made to feel valued.

The Role

The firm are seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor for their office in Ascot, Berkshire.

They mostly deal with a very high-quality of work, and break out of the gates with speed and grace unmatchable for other firms. They deal with transactions between some top city practices. You will work as part of a supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative team.

They are experiencing real demand from their clients and are currently having to turn away work due to sheer volume. You will have the autonomy to take the department forwards, working as part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic practice.

You will find the variety of work will make for an interesting caseload. You will work with companies across several industry sectors ranging from SME's to National companies. The firm has a strong reputation in the restaurant, leisure and retail sectors. The caseload will include; company sales and purchases, M&SA, share sales, management buy ins, share incentive schemes, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, franchising, re-structuring and LLP's. The client base ranges from SME to national companies.

This role would be an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking a step-up regarding responsibility, and for the right candidate Partnership is on the cards.

Requirements:

You will be a Corporate Commercial Solicitor 5 PQE (no upper limit regarding amount of experience)You will be able to communicate effectively at all levelsYou will have a great deal of commercial awarenessYou will have a proven business development history to meet the client's needs as well as generating new referrals

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join a very well-respected firm in Ascot, Berkshire.

Apply now to be in the race in Ascot 'or' call me for a confidential call.

This Top 50 firm has experienced significant growth in the last 24 months. They have several offices nationally and a growing international presence. They are highly ranked in Court of Protection work and they are looking to strengthen further with the addition of a driven, experienced Paralegal.

The Firm

The firm's culture stands out when compared to that of most practices of their size; they have a much more relaxed, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Staff at the firm benefit from excellent work-life balance and flexibility.

The firm invest heavily in their workforce and are very progressive, their learning and development programme is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by several industry awards. They are a cohesive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organisation. This firm boast over 10 chambers ranked departments, ranging from Corporate, to Real Estate, to Private Wealth / Court of Protection
The firm has a San Francisco office; this office reinforces both its position as a leading US/UK inward investment specialist, and its cross-border M&A and international private wealth practices.

Recent highlights of the firm's work include a £multi-million settlement, investing a personal injury claimant's funds, establishing a care regime and adapting his home. They also drafted a corresponding trust deed to reflect the contributions with the Court of Protection's approval.
In addition to this they have successfully contested a local authority decision so that a large personal injury award was disregarded for means-testing purposes and securing all statutory funding available for their client.

This role comes with excellent prospects for progression and would suit a candidate who is perhaps in a top-heavy team who is looking for a pathway for progression.

The Role

The firm is seeking to hire a new Court of Protection Paralegal into their Basingstoke, Hampshire office.

The Court of Protection department deals with a broad range of privately funded work, they do not deal with Legal Aid.
Many of their clients may lack capacity to handle their own financial affairs. This may arise from an acquired brain injury, or, in the case of children, they may be considered unlikely to have that capacity when they reach the age of 18.

The team provides the comprehensive service required to set up and manage deputyships within the Court of Protection. They can act as professional deputies and assist with Court of Protection procedures where the deputy is a family member.

You will be assisting a fee earner with the following:

acting as a professional deputy for property and financial affairsassisting with applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a lay deputythe legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Code of Practice for lay deputies including decisions relating to an individual's personal welfareapplications for statutory willspreparation of personal injury trustspreparation of disabled person's trusts

Requirements

You will be a Court of Protection Paralegal with experience within a fee earning position (there is no upper limit on the amount of experience and I would urge even the most experienced to apply for this role)You will have broad experience in Court of Protection workYou should have a good technical knowledge

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Paralegl to join this growing Top 50 practice based in their Basingstoke, Hampshire office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation!

Are you a Commercial Senior Associate looking to join a progressive growing firm? This Top 50 practice has recently had several key hires in their vibrant Reading office. They are looking to heavily invest in their Commercial and Corporate teams over the next 5 years. If you are looking for a new challenge at a national firm, then this is a key time to join.

The Firm

This top 50 ranked and top tier in a number of areas in the legal 500. They are multi-award winning, and just recently they won the award for legal employer of the year at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

The firm are innovative, forward-thinking, and what really stands them apart is, despite their size, they have a true people focussed approach. There is no better example of this than there growing number of homegrown Partners; the firm has a reputation throughout the industry for nurturing and developing legal talent.

The firm has an impressive client base, which has a growing number of FTSE 250 companies. The practice now stands at over 10 offices nationally, with plans for a new office launch soon. You will also find that they have access to a global network, which gives them competitive edge.

You will find a supportive culture, where Partners are accessible to all. The firm has a strong leadership team and ambitious plans to continue to take more market share, making now an exciting time to join the firm.

The Role

The firm is seeking to hire a Commercial Senior Associate into their vibrant Reading, Berkshire office.

You will work as part of a highly ranked legal 500 team. The team is busy and has had an influx of new work, making now an exciting time to join.

You will deal with a broad caseload, the variety of which will make for an interesting role.

Requirements

You will be a Commercial Senior Associate with 5 years PQE You should have first-class communication skills and a strong work ethicProven track record from a respectable Legal 500 practice.Salaries will be genuinely competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, and you will also receive an industry-leading benefits package

This is an exceptional Commercial Senior Associate opportunity to be based in this firm's Reading, Berkshire.

Apply now for immediate consideration or call us at our Bristol office for more information.

Are you a Corporate Commercial Associate looking for the next step up in your career? If so, then this highly reputable Top 100 firm based in the Thames Valley, Berkshire.

The Firm

This Top 100 firm are well known for their quality-driven services and have been recognised and accredited by numerous bodies as a result. Moreover, the firm have been operating in the South of England for over 100 years making them one of the leading names in the area. Their recent expansion has really solidified this firm's stature as national heavyweight and as a result, the firm really stands ahead of the curve in terms of their competitors.

The firm are dedicated to deliver the best service possible is reflected by the development of specialist departments in the firm. Moreover, their dedication to their work is reflected by their outstanding client referral rates and their reputation in the regions. This firm really do stand ahead of the curve in terms of the quality of work they deal with, and their investment in staff.

The Role

This Top 100 firm are looking for a Corporate Commercial solicitor, with 1-3 years PQE to join their flourishing Thames Valley, Berkshire office.

The team find that good results are achieved by working closely with clients and building up relationships of trust and mutual respect. The team are looking for a candidate with the right driven attitude coupled with a basic understanding of Commercial agreement and Corporate transactions.

You will work on a dynamic caseload built from years of the firm servicing their clients. Predominately, you will be dealing with delivering practical pensions advice, advising on contentious and non-contentious corporate commercial matters. You will be working alongside highly experienced solicitors who whilst are knowledgeable, but are also approachable and empathic.

Requirements

You will be a Corporate Commercial Solicitor and you will be ideally 1-3 years PQEYou will be experienced in dealing with Corporate Commercial caseloadsYou will be motivated to utilise a fantastic platform.You will receive a salary above market rate, but dependant on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join a highly reputable, top 100 firm.

Call now for a confidential conversation and immediately consideration or get in touch with Danny Wiseman at our Bristol office.

Are you a Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer with a flair for leadership & business acumen? Hungry to work with more autonomy and take that next step in your career? Then look no further as we have a unique opportunity for you.

This firm is looking to establish an exciting new Personal Injury brand focused on cases in Scotland, with the backing of a regional heavyweight in the Personal Injury space and a busy pipeline of cases.

The Firm

This exciting new venture is backed by a Regional heavyweight firm with a huge depth of experience in establishing Personal Injury businesses, financial firepower and a network of websites generating continuous and high-volume of work with no requirement for 3rd party input.

The new firm will have a team of 100 people backing up and supporting your working effort and can offer the right candidate flexibility in how they work and focus on Fast track & Multi-track matters effecting clients from Scotland.

This firm prioritise providing exceptional legal service to clients during exceptional circumstances which follow Personal Injury events. The firm is 100% committed to claimant only work, they will only ever represent the injured or mistreated person and never the organisations.

This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer to have the autonomy to take the lead with a new brand where the opportunities for personal development are limitless.

The Role

This new firm is looking for an experienced Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer to head their Personal Injury offering with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK and the potential to work on a part-time basis.

Due to being the main figurehead of this new venture you will need to be a highly motivated, business-minded and ambitious lawyer who is looking to take their career to the next level. Experience of working at a Senior or Managerial level would be desirable. In return, you will find the opportunities for personal growth are boundless with the full support of a highly profitable and experienced management team behind you.

The Regional heavyweight backing this firm has an instant caseload of 35 cases to be able to pass on day one and a monthly workflow of c.90 cases a month from the Scottish area to refer on an ongoing basis so there is no requirement to have your own caseload or referring relationships. This large level of workflow is with zero marketing investment or focus on pushing for work from Scotland so there is a vast amount of opportunity to build an exciting and market-leading Scottish Personal Injury brand.

The workload will be engaging, challenging and rewarding with you representing clients who are victims of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Works, Slips & Trips, Occupiers Liability and Employers Liability. You will have a platform to showcase your exceptional communication skills, superb judgement ,and confident decision-making, backed by your extensive legal knowledge and expertise whilst having the confidence in dealing with sensitive injury issues.

Experience of taking a case from trial through to post exchange is a must including, carrying out investigations, witness statement preparation, conferences ,and court hearings.

The firm is looking for a highly skilled lawyer who can combine excellent communication and client care skills along with technical expertise. In return, you will get an unparalleled opportunity for career advancement working.

The firm backing this venture can offer full back office & out of office support from their Regional base so there is no requirement for you to be based in Scotland. In addition, there is the potential for the right candidate to work on a part-time rather than full-time basis.

Requirements:

A Solicitor 7 years PQE with experience of Road Traffic Accidents, Work Accidents, Slips & Trips Employers Liability ,and Occupier's LiabilityYou must be Scottish QualifiedThe hunger, dedication and ambition to build a new brand, manage and be a key figure in a new firmExcellent experience and knowledge of both Fast track and Multi-Track caseloadsSomeone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environmentExcellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essentialSalary is market rate but there are also bonus opportunities

If you are a Scottish Qualified Fast Track and Multi-Track Personal Injury Solicitor apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

Are you a Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer with a flair for leadership & business acumen? Hungry to work with more autonomy and take that next step in your career? Then look no further as we have a unique opportunity for you.

This firm is looking to establish an exciting new Personal Injury brand focused on cases in Scotland, with the backing of a regional heavyweight in the Personal Injury space and a busy pipeline of cases.

The Firm

This exciting new venture is backed by a Regional heavyweight firm with a huge depth of experience in establishing Personal Injury businesses, financial firepower and a network of websites generating continuous and high-volume of work with no requirement for 3rd party input.

The new firm will have a team of 100 people backing up and supporting your working effort and can offer the right candidate flexibility in how they work and focus on Fast track & Multi-track matters effecting clients from Scotland.

This firm prioritise providing exceptional legal service to clients during exceptional circumstances which follow Personal Injury events. The firm is 100% committed to claimant only work, they will only ever represent the injured or mistreated person and never the organisations.

This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer to have the autonomy to take the lead with a new brand where the opportunities for personal development are limitless.

The Role

This new firm is looking for an experienced Scottish Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer to head their Personal Injury offering with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK and the potential to work on a part-time basis.

Due to being the main figurehead of this new venture you will need to be a highly motivated, business-minded and ambitious lawyer who is looking to take their career to the next level. Experience of working at a Senior or Managerial level would be desirable. In return, you will find the opportunities for personal growth are boundless with the full support of a highly profitable and experienced management team behind you.

The Regional heavyweight backing this firm has an instant caseload of 35 cases to be able to pass on day one and a monthly workflow of c.90 cases a month from the Scottish area to refer on an ongoing basis so there is no requirement to have your own caseload or referring relationships. This large level of workflow is with zero marketing investment or focus on pushing for work from Scotland so there is a vast amount of opportunity to build an exciting and market-leading Scottish Personal Injury brand.

The workload will be engaging, challenging and rewarding with you representing clients who are victims of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Works, Slips & Trips, Occupiers Liability and Employers Liability. You will have a platform to showcase your exceptional communication skills, superb judgement ,and confident decision-making, backed by your extensive legal knowledge and expertise whilst having the confidence in dealing with sensitive injury issues.

Experience of taking a case from trial through to post exchange is a must including, carrying out investigations, witness statement preparation, conferences ,and court hearings.

The firm is looking for a highly skilled lawyer who can combine excellent communication and client care skills along with technical expertise. In return, you will get an unparalleled opportunity for career advancement working.

The firm backing this venture can offer full back office & out of office support from their Regional base so there is no requirement for you to be based in Scotland. In addition, there is the potential for the right candidate to work on a part-time rather than full-time basis.

Requirements:

A Solicitor 7 years PQE with experience of Road Traffic Accidents, Work Accidents, Slips & Trips Employers Liability ,and Occupier's LiabilityYou must be Scottish QualifiedThe hunger, dedication and ambition to build a new brand, manage and be a key figure in a new firmExcellent experience and knowledge of both Fast track and Multi-Track caseloadsSomeone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environmentExcellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essentialSalary is market rate but there are also bonus opportunities

If you are a Scottish Qualified Fast Track and Multi-Track Personal Injury Solicitor apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.