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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 is a stand out opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a Legal 500 firm that is ranked Tier 1-4 in many of its departments. The firm deal with a very good quality of work across the board, including high value Residential work; they have an excellent and thriving client base and are a leading firm in the area. Building on the foundations of being friendly, professional and approachable this is an excellent practice to join.

The Firm

This Legal 500 firm comes rich with heritage and has retained a reputation for providing high-quality legal advice by lawyers who are experts in their fields. At the same time, their modern and innovative approach means that its lawyers deliver practical and cost-effective solutions. They offer a friendly environment in which to work demonstrated by an unheard-of retention rate of staff, growing to 50.

The Role

The firm is seeking to hire a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join the firms High Wycombe, Berkshire.

The CQS accredited Residential Property team deal with a wide range of high value Property work across: Lease extensions, Enfranchisement, shared ownership, right to buy, residential development, landlord services, New Build services, and more. The clients range from developers to banks and retailers.

The role will be hands on, work varied and working directly with a Partner at the firm, in high net worth transactions, and acting for local developers on their sites.

This role comes with excellent prospects for progression for the right Solicitor or Legal Executive.

Requirements

You will be a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1 - 4 years PQETrack record of dealing with residential property mannersYou must be willing to get involved with the departments business development & marketingYou will be a personable individual and work well in a teamManagement experience would be an advantageYou will have excellent communication skillsSalary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join this highly regarded firm based in High Wycombe, Berkshire.

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

Are you a Residential Property Solicitor looking to join a firm that punches well above their weight with City quality level work? This reputable firm have just moved to a brand new larger modern office and with this growth comes very good prospects. You will join a long-established, dynamic and forward-thinking practice.

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. They have 60 members of staff between 3 offices in Middlesex and Berkshire. 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

They have a new role for a Residential Property Solicitor to join the Ascot, Berkshire office.

The Property department deals with an excellent quality of work, they have an ethos of quality over quantity, adding real value to client's transactions and charging well for the work that they do. They have a client base and work referral network to boast of, a substantial proportion of the work that the department does is HNW.

You will work as part of a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking department. You will deal with your own caseload which will consist of; Sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, Re-mortgages, Transfers of equity and Lease extensions.

Requirements

You will be an Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor with at 6 - 9 years' experience of running your own conveyancing caseload (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)This role comes with excellent prospects for progression.You should have excellent communication skills and work well within a teamYou will receive excellent training, support, and prospectsSalary is negotiable dependant on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join this well-respected firm based close to Ascot, Berkshire.

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

Are you a Residential Property Solicitor looking to join a firm that punches well above their weight with City quality level work? This reputable firm have just moved to a brand new, larger, modern office and with this growth comes very good prospects. You will join a long-established, dynamic and forward-thinking practice.

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. They have 60 members of staff between 3 offices in Middlesex and Berkshire. 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

They have a new role for a Residential Property Solicitor to join the Ascot, Berkshire office.

The Property department deals with an excellent quality of work, they have an ethos of quality over quantity, adding real value to client's transactions and charging well for the work that they do. They have a client base and work referral network to boast of, a substantial proportion of the work that the department does is HNW.
You will work as part of a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking department. You will deal with your own caseload which will consist of; Sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, Re-mortgages, Transfers of equity and Lease extensions.

Requirements

You will be an Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor with at 3 - 6 years' PQE experience of running your own conveyancing caseload (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)This role comes with excellent prospects for progression.You should have excellent communication skills and work well within a teamYou will receive excellent training, support, and prospectsSalary is negotiable dependant on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor to join this well-respected firm based close to Ascot, Berkshire.

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

Are you seeking an opportunity to progress with the leading UK and International practice, that is dynamic, forward-thinking and ahead of the curve? They have a truly unique culture which stands them apart from the crowd. This role would be the perfect step up in terms of progression, perhaps you might feel you have hit a glass ceiling in your current role?

The firm

This multi-award-winning practice is ranked in the Top 100; this firm culturally stands apart from other City practices, they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer a level of flexibility to staff which is unheard of for firms of a similar size. Despite their size, they have a human feel throughout the practice. They invest heavily in their staff and they have a fantastic reputation for offering strong prospects.

The role is to be based in the heart of the City of Southampton; however, they have a network of offices throughout Europe and the Middle East with 10% of their Lawyers currently based overseas. The firm is known globally for their extensive network of ultra HNW individuals and privately and publicly owned businesses. The practice is multi-service, but they are particularly well-known for their wealth management services and offer a refreshing alternative to the larger, more conventional business law firms.

The role

The firm is seeking to recruit a Real Estate Senior Associate / Partner into their Southampton, Hampshire offices

You will be at the forefront of a highly ranked team who have many Lawyers listed as leaders in their field in the Legal 500, working with the other partners to drive the department forwards.

The department deals with a broad range of work and client base across a growing number of industry sectors, this variety will make for an interesting caseload. They support their clients out of their national and international offices.

The caseload will include; Sales and purchases of commercial premises, commercial leases, landlord and tenant and development work.

Clients include mid-tier businesses (quoted and owner-managed), household name PLCs and other major international groups, and high net worth private clients.

Requirements

You will be a Real Estate Lawyer with at least 7 years PQE (there is no upper limit in regard to experience)You will have technical knowledgeExperience of managing a team is of advantage but not necessarily essentialExcellent communication skills are essentialSalary is very competitive, and above market rate, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package

This is an excellent, Real Estate Senior Associate / Partner opportunity with a Top 100, International practice based in the Southampton, Hampshire

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

This Top 100 firm are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join a leading UK law firm which provides high quality legal advice for clients ranging from private individuals to multi-national corporations and financial institutions. The firm pride themselves on their client care which is reinforced by their development programme for their staff. They have experienced significant growth in the last 24 months with the hire of several Partners and are now looking for a new Employment Solicitor.

The Firm

They have many offices nationally and a growing international presence. They have a different culture compared to that of most similar sized practices; they have a much more relaxed, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture.

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 program is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by several industry awards. They are a cohesive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organisation.

The Role

The firm is seeking to hire an Employment Solicitor into their office in the heart of Reading.

The Employment team pride themselves on providing clients with proactive, common sense support in a time sensitive manner. This goes beyond just advising on specific situations and extends to keeping clients compliant and updated on an ever-changing regulatory situation. You will cover both contentious and non-contentious matters and advise clients ranging from smaller private business up to major Nationals.

This specific role will involve but not be limited to managing & advocating at tribunal cases, providing employment advice, drafting contracts and advising other departments on employment matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate 1-4 years PQE to join this Top 100 firm as an Employment specialist.

Requirements

You will be an Employment Solicitor with 1-4 years PQEExperience gained either at a Private Practice or In-house in Employment mattersYou will receive excellent training and supervisionYou will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting client relationshipsExcellent written and communication skillsExcellent technical knowledgeEnthusiasm to be involved in business development activities for the departmentCompetitive salary that is negotiable depending on experience with an excellent benefits package

This is an exciting opportunity with a varied workload for the right Employment Solicitor to join a Top 100 firm in Reading.

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