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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:

Demonstrable ability to balance competing commitments and working to deadlinesDisplays a client-orientated approach, both internally and externallyAdaptable, professional, courteous, motivated and work well on your own or as a team

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 work

Unique opportunity for a Legal Administrator to be based in Bristol.

This Top 100 firm is seeking an Agricultural Property Solicitor 3 years PQE to join their thriving department based in Southampton, Hampshire.

This is a stellar opportunity to become a key figure in a highly prestigious environment with plenty of flexibility and support in place.

The Firm

The firm is ranked highly across multiple areas in the Legal 500 and Chambers. They have a client base of both national and international in flavor.

This firm is well-established in the market having operated for over 100 years with an impressive client base, including FTSE 250 organizations.

This firm is known for its ability to innovate in order to adapt to the most dynamic industries where the nature of legal services is ever-changing. It's true to say that they are modern, but what's allowed them to operate for so long is their traditional values of quality, service, and value for money.

You will find a strong leadership team that promotes an open-door culture and gives a voice to all in the organisation. The firm has a very supportive atmosphere, and you will often see Partners and Paralegals sitting side-by-side. By providing continuous professional development from the onset, they have built a commercially savvy team.

The role

This top 100 practice are seeking an Agricultural Property Solicitor 3 years PQE to join their thriving department in Southampton Hampshire.

You will act for farmers, tenants, rural businesses, and landowners across a broad range of Property mattes. You will have a high level of client contact and be supported to build a reputation in the region.

You will have experience with a range of transactional agriculture work including landlord and tenant, developments and acquisitions and disposals

Requirements

Agricultural Solicitor 3 years PQE with previous experience in a quality practiceHighly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientatedTrack record in business development and outstanding client care

What's on offer:

Competitive salary package and excellent benefitsAccess to the most impactful and high-profile work availableOpportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partner

This is a highly coveted opportunity, suitable for an Agricultural Property Solicitor 3 years PQE with the experience and ambition to be part of a powerhouse team operating out of Southampton, Hampshire.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch to discuss further!

This well-regarded Legal 500 firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor (1yr PQE) to join their team in Ashford, Kent. If you're looking forward-thinking and progressive firm with accessible career progression pathways, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.

The Firm & Role

This firm is steeped in history and heavily embedded in the Kent community and across the wider South East area, having been in operation for over 300 years. They are a first choice for many individuals and businesses and have built a solid foundation of generational clients.They have a number of Legal 500 and Chambers ranked practices, with an impressive cohort of lawyers who have received recognition as leading individuals and next generation partners.In addition to their core practice areas like property, private client, employment and litigation they have built a reputation for their expertise in more niche areas like agricultural property, farming and charities/not-for-profit.You will run your own mixed caseload including commercial/residential landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery, partnership disputes and contentious probate. Alternatively you may be a sector specialist in property litigation or contested probate as the department is looking at growth across a range of contentious areas

Requirements:

Civil or Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 year PQE. In addition, more senior candidates are also encouraged to applyExcellent communication skills and a team playerProven track record in handling a range of dispute resolution matters

What's on offer:

Competitive salary package and a flexible approach to workingA genuine meritocracy and opportunity to developThriving workload with the chance to put your own stamp on the department

This leading regional firm is seeking to appoint a career minded Litigation Solicitor in order to grow their busy Ashford office.

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

This well-regarded Legal 500 firm is looking for an NQ Employment Solicitor to join their team in Ashford, Kent. If you're looking forward-thinking and progressive firm with accessible career progression pathways, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.

The Firm & Role

This firm is steeped in history and heavily embedded in the Kent community and across the wider South East area, having been in operation for over 300 years. They are a first choice for many individuals and businesses and have built a solid foundation of generational clients.They have a number of Legal 500 and Chambers ranked practices, with an impressive cohort of lawyers who have received recognition as leading individuals and next generation partners.In addition to their core practice areas like property, private client, employment and litigation they have built a reputation for their expertise in more niche areas like agricultural property, farming and charities/not-for-profit.You will run your own caseload of employment work where you will be advising employers and employee clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious mattersThe team are known for their expertise, making this an excellent team to consider joining as you will have exposure to the highest quality of employment work available in Kent

Requirements:

Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive, likely at NQ or approaching qualification with at least 6 months exposure to employment law matters. However, more senior candidates are also encouraged to applyExcellent communication skills and a team playerProven track record in handling a range of employment law matters

What's on offer:

Competitive salary package and a flexible approach to workingA genuine meritocracy and opportunity to developThriving workload with the chance to put your own stamp on the department

This leading regional firm is seeking to appoint an established Employment Solicitor in order to grow their busy Ashford office.

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

The Sussex based firm has experienced growth in recent years with ambitious plans for the future; they are a dynamic, high-flying practice with an electric feel throughout the firm. Are now looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with 2 years PQE to join their busy team in Burgess Hill.

The firm and role

This firm is supportive throughout, and this reflects in their great employee retention rates.The firm's ethos focuses on interdepartmental teamwork, cohesion, close relationships with its clients, and a sense of fun throughout every department.They pride themselves on their friendly yet traditional values and encourage internal collaboration on any matters of solicitation. Allowing you to work closely alongside experienced lawyers.This team find that good results are achieved by working closely with clients and building up relationships of trust and mutual respect. This leads to a loyal client base, bringing consistent new work.You will find that there are very strong referral sources, and you will deal with a high quality of work, this will include all aspects of commercial propertyThe department is currently looking to grow, given a huge upturn in business, creating an exciting opportunity for career progression and a real buzz of excitement around the firm

Requirements

Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2 years of experience (no upper limit)

What's on offer:

Highly competitive salaries, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits package.The chance to work for a high-performing team at a leading Sussex firm with enviable working cultures. Excellent career prospects in a supportive environment without glass ceilings.

This firm is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their Burgess Hill, West Sussex office.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or please call for a confidential conversation.

IP Associate 3 years PQE 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:

Opportunity for a dynamic IP Associate 3 years PQE to join a high-quality practice based out of their Bristol office.

This IP team is ranked highly in the legal directories and contains a number of leading individuals and Partners. The group has been going from strength to strength both in the UK and internationally and acts for a wide range of quality clients including brand owners, large tech companies, life sciences, digital services, publishers and brand advertisers.

They are keen to hear from those with experience in transactional IP as well as advising in relation to contentious IP matters (including, ideally, some trial experience).

There's a lot of really exciting work in the pipeline and this is a dedicated team that is genuinely enthusiastic about delivering for their clients making it an invigorating environment to work in.

The ideal candidate:

IP Associate 3-6 years PQE with good academics and experience in a leading practiceHighly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientatedExposure to IP, tech and/or media sectors

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 culture

Exciting opportunity for an IP Associate 3 years PQE to join this high-performing intellectual property team, to be based in Bristol.

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:

Corporate NQ, including 2023 qualifiers, with experience in a leading corporate departmentHighly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientatedTrack record in business development & marketing the department projects

Benefits:

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 Corporate NQ to join a leading corporate team in Bristol.

Are you a Commercial Contracts Solicitor 5 years PQE seeking a role in an untraditional setting with no billing targets?

This dynamic and rapidly expanding Alternative Legal Services Firm have achieved a remarkable 30% year-on-year growth and show no signs of slowing down. They are now seeking a talented Commercial Solicitor with 5 years PQE to join their thriving office in Southampton, Hampshire.

The Firm

They operate as an Alternative Model Legal services firm and have a fantastic reputation across the region for their untraditional way of working. The firm has grown significantly by 30% every year since being founded in 2013 and shows no signs of stopping with a number of mid-levels to senior hires across their offices.

They pride themselves on their ability to compete with regional, and national firms meanwhile maintaining their identity as an approachable, sociable yet professional firm. There is a lot of flexibility that can be found here with most employees working remotely 60% to 80% of the week, the Directors can offer autonomy and commitment to developing you and your department further.

Specializing in the creative and digital media sector, this modern Commercial practice attracts lawyers seeking work-life balance and high-quality projects. The firm not only recognizes hard work but also operates on an above-market rate bonus structure that serves as a powerful motivator for its employees.

Unlike their competitors, this firm values work-life balance and doesn't impose billing targets which makes this a truly unique prospect.

The Role

Join a growing team of talented fee-earners in Southampton, Hampshire, as a Commercial Solicitor

This department handles a diverse range of high-quality Commercial work, serving owner-managed businesses and creative and digital media companies.

As part of the role, you'll manage and lead mid-market transactions while receiving guidance from experienced partners to enhance your technical skills.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor 5 years PQEPrevious experience managing Commercial contract mattersBroad range of Commercial experienceAmbition and drive for career progression

What's on offer?

Above-market-rate salary based on experienceExtremely flexible working arrangementsDiverse and engaging caseload of Commercial mattersAbove-market-rate bonus structureCollaborative and motivating culture

This is an exciting and truly unique opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor 5 years PQE to join a growing firm in Southampton.

Apply now for immediate, confidential consideration or contact us for a discreet conversation to learn more.

Technology Associate 2-5 years PQE l Top 100 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 Commercial lawyer looking to work at the forefront of significant IT, Tech & Data projects? This leading firm is seeking a Technology Associate 2-5 years PQE to join their Bristol team.

Servicing emerging companies and market disrupters in the tech sector as well as some of the largest cloud IT suppliers and tech vendors. They are looked upon to advise on issues related to the procurement and licensing of technology, ongoing data protection compliance and digital innovation.

Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to welcome an Associate who will be given a varied diet of work across digital transformation; IT outsourcing projects and telecoms; licensing; cloud computing; cyber and data security; Data Protection and ePrivacy; AI and more.

Therefore, the firm is keen to hear from those who have an interest and track record in tech and/or data work and in return you will be given a platform to work with clients directly and manage relationships.

The ideal candidate:

Commercial Associate 2-5 years PQE, with experience in tech and/or dataStrong academic record with training and experience in a leading national practiceProven track record in business development activities

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

Sought after opportunity for a Technology Associate 2-5 years PQE to join a prominent team based in their Bristol office.

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join this growing Private Client team ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500. The Top 100 UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its award-winning practice. This opportunity comes with solid prospects for Partnership with the firm seeking a senior solicitor. You will gain exposure to international work advising a diverse and global client base.

The Firm

This Top 150, Legal 500 ranked central London law firm is constantly striving to develop a leading, supportive and collaborative environment for their solicitors to thrive.

They are prestigious in many ways, but their friendly and warm nature sets them apart from the stuffy culture you might expect. They are down to earth, empathetic and flexible - your career development truly matters to them as they want to help their employees be the best they can be while having a good time.

Their lawyers are experts across Litigation, Property, Private Client, Corporate, Employment, Intellectual Property and Tax Services - with particular recognition in the realm of private client matters.

The practice operates a modern and forward-thinking approach, permitting staff to work remotely 50% of the week with top-class tech systems to ensure maximum cooperation and productivity.

The Role

This Top 150 UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Tier 2 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Department with strong prospects for Partnership.

This position comes with the stand-out opportunity of a fast-track partnership. There are very realistic, exciting opportunities with this firm to develop and grow as a Private Client solicitor. The department's size and structure will allow for the right person to rapidly develop their practice.

The work will be varied, and the level of exposure you'll get will help you consolidate your career - while the firm will provide the required level of support, you take the lead on matters.

You will manage a varied caseload involving all aspects of international wills, trusts, tax, estate and succession planning. You will act autonomously with only nominal oversight from one of the team's 5 partners. As this is a senior position, you will also gain the opportunity to mentor and supervise more junior members of the team.

Work will involve advising on domicile, residence and the remittance basis of taxation; setting up Excluded Property Trusts; advising on UK taxation for international clients and offshore trusts including IGT, NRCGT/CGT and IT. Providing advice on charitable giving and philanthropic planning for UK and international estate planning.

Other work will include advising on succession planning options of ultra-high-net-worth international clients, such as establishing Private Trust Company structures and Family constitutions.

With the practice recognised in Chambers HNW, the successful candidate must have previous experience advising both UK and International clients. You will engage directly in a client-facing role and participate in exciting business development to further grow the team.

The position suits a Senior Associate seeking to achieve Partnership in a top Private Client practice.

Requirements

Private Client Solicitor (6 PQE)Experience in international taxExperience advising and acting for both UK and international HNW clientsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

Superb remuneration - salary is negotiable to match experiencePrivate HealthcareGenerous Private PensionHybrid and flexible working up to 50% of the timeFast-track to PartnershipAccess to superb quality work and first-class support systems

This is a rare opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join this prestigious firm based on the edge of the City of London. Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact me at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.