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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. * Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. * Building, developing and managing a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria. * Act as the key employment tax point of contact for the client. This will include responsibility for quality and risk as well as responding quickly to, and anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. * An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures * Experience of managing complex projects. * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Step into the role of Assistant Manager, where you'll manage a portfolio of clients and support senior team members in delivering services promptly. Your portfolio will include reviewing year-end statutory accounts compliance and liaising with audit teams, both BDO and non-BDO, alongside handling ad-hoc advisory requests. You'll assess resource needs, monitor progress against budgets and timelines, review junior staff work, and resolve issues before Manager or Partner review. You'll work independently, ensuring project delivery and acting as the first point of contact for clients and auditors. With strong accounting skills and business acumen, you'll analyse client data, make recommendations, and discuss issues credibly. You'll also play a key role in team development, promoting BDO values and providing performance feedback. You’ll be someone with: * A professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent * An excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS * Experience as a trainee or senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to ambitious entrepreneurial businesses * A proven ability to research technical accounting matters * Demonstratable working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someone with: * Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. * Educated up to degree level or CTS. * Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. * Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. * Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. * Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Senior Town Planner - Southampton (Hybrid)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + benefits A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its Southampton-based team. The firm is known for its integrated approach, bringing together planning, architecture, urban design, and environmental expertise to deliver thoughtful, sustainable developments across the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation for professionalism, creativity, and collaborative working. You'll be part of a supportive environment where planners are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop lasting client relationships, and play an active role in shaping places that make a positive impact. The Role You'll manage a varied portfolio of projects - from strategic site promotions and complex planning applications to rural diversification schemes and urban regeneration. Working closely with in-house design and environmental specialists, you'll provide strategic planning advice and deliver high-quality work that stands up to scrutiny. Key Responsibilities * Managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals * Providing strategic and policy advice to clients and stakeholders * Coordinating inputs from design, transport, and environmental teams * Representing clients in meetings with local authorities and consultees * Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development activity About You * MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification) * Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment * Proven ability to manage projects and liaise effectively with clients and local authorities * Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills * A proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for detail What's on Offer * Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme * Flexible hybrid working, with a well-connected Southampton office base * Ongoing professional development and RTPI support * The chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team passionate about sustainable design and good planning If you're an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in your career and join a consultancy that values quality, collaboration, and professional integrity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on to discuss further.

Junior Civil/Structural Engineer • Annual Salary: Competitive (based on experience), • Location: New Forest, South England Day-to-day of the role: • Participate in projects of varying scales from conception through to completion., • Assess and understand project requirements., • Undertake design across multiple disciplines., • Coordinate with clients and managers to agree on timescales and specifications., • Prepare necessary documentation and reports., • Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Masterseries, TEDDS, etc., • Competence in using Microsoft Office for producing project-related documents., • A Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering is preferred; a BEng may also be acceptable., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Confident personality with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and contractors., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work., • Flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to meet deadlines., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team., • Capability to produce plans, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations, and construction drawings., • Work within a friendly and driven office environment., • Opportunity to define your role within our team., • Office social events., • Paid overtime., • Performance-based bonus., • Generous mileage rate for business travel.

Architectural Technician • Annual Salary: Negotiable (based on experience), • Location: New Forest, Hampshire Day-to-day of the role: • Participate in projects of varying scales from conception through to completion., • Assess and understand project requirements., • Undertake design in conjunction with other disciplines., • Coordinate with clients and managers to agree on timescales and specifications., • Prepare planning and building regulation drawings and documents., • Proficient use of software such as AutoCAD, Revit, etc., • Proficient use of Microsoft Office to produce project-related documents., • An HND, degree, or vocational courses in architecture/architectural technology., • Qualified with CIAT or another appropriate institution., • Strong knowledge and understanding of the planning system and permitted development., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Confident personality with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and contractors., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work., • Flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to meet deadlines., • High proficiency in producing plans, writing reports to support planning applications, design calculations, and construction drawings., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team., • Work within a friendly and driven office environment., • Opportunity to define your role within the team., • Office social events., • Paid overtime., • Performance-based bonus., • Generous mileage rate for business travel.

Electronic Test Engineer, Electronics, Hardware, Lymington, Southampton to £45,000 (Hybrid working) A leading manufacturing firm based near Southampton are requiring a Test Engineer with to design, develop test equipment and processes as well as carry out product testing for new and existing product development projects. Responsibilities include interpreting technical requirements, creating test plans, developing automated test fixtures and performing product testing. Main Duties • Support of system level testing of NPD projects: Develop the overall test plan and process of embedded systems, focusing on product performance, automated test systems and product requirements., • Develop test fixtures (production and engineering) for the testing of new products and subsystems of mechanical and electronic hardware., • Negotiate test requirements with product management, project management and other members of the project team as well as communicate these requirements and plans., • Integration testing: setup and perform tests against the product requirements to ensure the product meets the system level requirements for the product., • Testing and validation: Develop and execute test plans to verify that the system meets its specifications for both user needs and technical requirements., • Collaboration: Work with other teams, including software, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to define requirements and integrate solutions., • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the system's design , root cause analysis, prognosis and product functionality. Candidate Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering., • Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++, python, etc., • Familiarity with communication protocols and hardware interfaces ., • Knowledge of PCB design tools and electronic design automation software ., • Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems., • Strong problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills .

Senior Embedded Engineer, Electronics, C++, Lymington, Southampton to £60,000 (Hybrid working) A leading manufacturing firm based near Southampton are requiring a Senior Embedded Engineer with expertise in embedded systems to design, develop, test, and maintain specialised computer systems tailored for specific tasks within application-specific products and solutions. The role will involve responsibilities interpreting user needs and capturing system requirements then negotiating the technical requirements for firmware, electronic and mechanical hardware designs, test plan engineering , collaborating with other engineering teams, and ensuring the system is reliable, efficient, and secure. Main duties • Support of system design and architecture: Develop the overall architecture of embedded systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and power efficiency ., • Clarify requirements for firmware, mechanical and electronic hardware development ., • Negotiate requirements with product management, sales and other stakeholders and communicate these requirements with the project team., • Integration: Integrate software and hardware components to ensure they work together seamlessly., • Testing and validation: Develop and execute test plans to verify that the system meets its specifications and is reliable., • Collaboration: Work with other teams, including software, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to define requirements and integrate solutions ., • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the system's design and functionality. Candidate requirements • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science., • Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++., • Familiarity with modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interface s., • Knowledge of PCB design tools and electronic design automation software ., • Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems., • Strong problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills

Children's Residential Support Worker • Location: London, • Job Type: Full-time Day-to-day of the role: • Maintain a firm, caring, and consistent environment for the children., • Supervise children and young people during various daily activities, including mealtimes and after school., • Participate in care planning, develop risk assessments, and manage behaviour., • Engage in recreational activities with children, demonstrating positive role modelling., • Manage small budgets for evening and weekend activities., • Promote social and emotional well-being and development., • Liaise with staff, professionals, and families to maintain high levels of professionalism., • Undertake administrative tasks related to the care of children, including record-keeping and reporting., • Assist in developing and implementing behaviour management strategies., • Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma or a commitment to work towards it., • Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour., • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information., • Proficient in IT, including email, internet, and electronic record-keeping., • Understanding of equality and diversity principles., • Opportunities for professional development and upskilling., • Supportive and inclusive team environment., • Focus on comprehensive child-centred practice and education.

Southampton | Top 100 UK Law Firm \n\n Join a Leading National Team \n\n Are you ready to take the next step in your banking and finance career? A top 100 UK law firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its growing team in Southampton. \n\n This is your chance to be part of a well-regarded practice known for delivering high-quality advice across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. \n\n What You’ll Be Doing \n\n Working alongside a friendly and experienced partner, you’ll advise on a wide range of transactions, including: \n\n\n\t • Acquisition finance\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • Asset-based lending\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • Secured lending\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • Real estate finance\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • Access to top-quality work from day one\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • High levels of client contact\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • Flexibility and support to grow your career\n\n\n \n\n\n\t • A collaborative and ambitious team environment\n\t \n\t\n

Private Client, Wealth Protection Partner \n\n Southampton \n\n £150,000+ \n\n Lead Private Client Partner opportunity with this agile and progressive law firm based in Southampton. \n\n Our client has a strong reputation for private client work, advising HNW and UHNW clients with UK and international assets on succession planning, asset and wealth protection, tax, trusts and estates work. \n\n There is an excellent platform at this firm for an experienced private wealth partner to be part of a forward thinking, merit based operation. Already home to a recognised private client practice in other UK cities, the firm is now keen to appoint a partner to lead the South Coast offering. You'll have a strong network with proven technical, client care and leadership skills and you'll bring a highly commercial, considered approach. \n\n Home to an established client portfolio, sizeable national team and a flexible and inclusive partnership culture, you'll have the support and resources to help you shape the firm's non-contentious private client function in Southampton, working closely with a supportive team of expert individuals. \n\n Excellent progression prospects including a route to equity. \n\n

Ideal 1st move for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA.Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast-growing SMEs and international groups.This is a firm where you’re trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers.As a Financial Accountant, you��

Your new company My client, a leading law firm with offices across the UK, has a new opportunity in their Southampton office due to retirement. They boast a portfolio which has high quality work and complex cases with an open and collaborative working environment. The firm is often mentioned in the top legal firms within the UK. They are seeking a tax advisor to support the Private Wealth team by ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your New Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax & Estate Planning Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded Private Client team. You'll handle a diverse and high-quality caseload spanning estates, trusts, wills, and tax planning, with considerable scope to deepen your technical expertise and contribute to the department's strategic growth. Working with engaged and loyal clients - ranging from high-net-worth individuals to complex family structures - you'll deliver specialist advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, wealth preservation strategies, and trust creation/administration. Your New Firm You'll be joining a respected, ambitious, and supportive firm known for delivering exceptional private client work. The team is recognised for its technical excellence, strong client service ethos, and collaborative culture. With a clear growth strategy, modern working environment, and an emphasis on professional development, the firm provides an ideal platform for an experienced Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career. What You'll Need to Succeed You will ideally bring 4+ years' experience in tax and estate planning, although candidates with slightly less experience will be considered where their background includes exposure to complex private client and high-value tax matters. You will demonstrate strong technical knowledge with an in-depth understanding of wills and associated legislation and solid knowledge of lasting powers of attorney. Expertise in trust law, including drafting and advising, inheritance tax planning and compliance would be preferential. You will also bring a proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges and proven ability to manage your own caseload and mentor junior colleagues. You'll also bring ambition and drive, with a desire to contribute to the department's development plan and uphold the team's excellent reputation for private client and tax work. What You'll Get in Return You'll be part of an outstanding private client team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional development. The firm offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary and clear opportunities for progression into senior roles. This is an excellent opportunity to further your expertise in tax and estate planning within a forward-thinking team that genuinely prioritises work-life balance and career development. What to Do Next If you're interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch. We welcome applications from candidates outside the stated PQE where they can demonstrate the required level of technical ability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Your new firm Our client is a prominent regional law firm recognised for high-quality work and strong rankings across The Times' Best Law Firms, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The firm's Property teams are well regarded, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service. Your new role You will join a nationally recognised team, working closely with developers on the sale of individual plots forming part of wider residential developments. You will manage your own varied caseload of plot sale transactions, working with a specific set of clients to ensure smooth, efficient and proactive handling of each matter. This role provides excellent exposure to a wide range of development types, client relationships and commercial pressures, offering valuable experience within a highly experienced and collaborative team. You will work closely with colleagues across Plot Sales and Land Development, benefit from ongoing mentoring, and have the opportunity to grow your expertise as you develop your reputation in this specialist area. What you'll need to succeed This position is open to a broad range of legal professionals. Unlike many traditional fee-earning roles, a specific qualification is not required. The firm is open to Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers, and candidates who are qualified by experience, ideally bringing at least one year's experience managing plot sales transactions, ideally with some broader residential sale/purchase experience. You will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work closely with developers, sales teams and colleagues. What you'll get in return You will be joining a forward-thinking, supportive firm that places genuine emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and flexible working. The firm offers high-quality work, clear opportunities for progression and a friendly, approachable culture grounded in trust. Hybrid working is available, and although the role is full-time, the firm is open to discussing alternative working patterns to support individual needs. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Your new firm An established and well-respected regional law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its specialist Private Wealth team. Known for delivering high-quality legal services across the South, the firm has built an excellent reputation for supporting clients through complex and sensitive private client matters. With a culture that puts people first, the organisation combines professional excellence with a genuinely collaborative environment, offering long-term career development and the chance to work alongside highly regarded experts in their field. The firm maintains a strong presence across the region and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and progressive workplace where individuals can thrive. Your new role This is an exceptional opportunity for a Private Wealth lawyer to join a dedicated and high-performing team based in the South, with hybrid working arrangements that make the role equally accessible for those living in or near Southampton. You will manage your own diverse caseload of private client matters, including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, lifetime planning, estate administration and work involving trusts. You will play a central role in guiding clients through significant personal decisions, developing deep, trusted relationships and offering clear, empathetic and expert advice. As part of a dynamic team, you will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to their development while benefiting from the guidance of senior specialists within the department. Opportunities to engage in marketing and business development activities will allow you to enhance both your professional profile and the ongoing growth of the team. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in Private Wealth or Private Client work and the ability to manage your own caseload confidently. While the ideal candidate will have between one and four years of experience in this area, applications are welcomed from lawyers who feel ready to take on a role at this level. Strong communication skills, a client-centred approach and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with clarity and empathy will be essential. A genuine interest in developing long-term relationships, contributing to the team's success and engaging with wider business development initiatives will help you excel. The firm values individuals who are thoughtful, collaborative and committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. What you'll get in return You will join a friendly and expert team within a firm that places real emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth. With a strong commitment to career progression and a supportive culture, you will benefit from high-quality work, excellent training opportunities and the chance to be part of a firm that values creativity, humanity and collaboration. A competitive salary and benefits package further reflects the organisation's commitment to attracting and retaining talented lawyers. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have developed the appropriate level of experience, but applications from individuals with higher or lower PQE are equally welcome. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Your new firm Our client is one of the South's leading regional law firms, with a clear strategy and long-term vision for continued growth. The firm is well known for delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where people are encouraged to reach their full potential. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (ideally 3-5 years' PQE, though candidates outside this range will be considered) to join a highly regarded Employment Department. The team is recognised in the legal directories, including a Tier 1 ranking in its region, reflecting the quality and breadth of work undertaken.You will join a collegiate and friendly team with a strong pipeline of high-quality instructions, advising both employers and employees on a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role offers a balanced caseload, early responsibility and close working relationships with experienced Partners and colleagues.There is real scope to develop your technical expertise and build lasting client relationships. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering training as part of the department's involvement in the firm's wider training offering. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor with around 3-5 years' PQE in employment law and a strong understanding of employment practices and procedures. You will demonstrate a high level of client care, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to advising clients.You should be comfortable managing your own caseload while working collaboratively as part of a close-knit and supportive team. An awareness of client, departmental and firm-wide processes is important, alongside a commitment to keeping up to date with developments in employment law through ongoing technical and management training.The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and keen to contribute positively to a well-established and high-performing department. What you'll get in return You will join a forward-thinking regional firm offering high-quality employment work, genuine career development and a collaborative working culture. The firm is committed to investing in its people through structured training, exposure to quality instructions and opportunities to develop both legal and client-facing skills.A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside flexible, modern working practices and the opportunity to be part of a firm that values innovation, teamwork and long-term progression. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. Applications are welcomed from candidates outside the suggested PQE range who can demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and potential. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Join a growing Hampshire practice as an Audit Senior/Semi-Senior with strong career prospects. Are you an Audit Senior or strong Semi-Senior looking for a practice that genuinely invests in its people and offers real prospects for progression? I’m working with a highly respected, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Eastleigh, with additional offices across Hampshire. They’re continuing to grow and are now looking to strengthen their audit team with an ambitious individual who enjoys responsibility and client contact. The firm is known for its supportive culture, modern working practices and commitment to developing high-performing teams. You’ll be joining a genuinely friendly group of professionals where training, progression and work-life balance are taken seriously. What’s on offer • Hybrid working and flexible hours (core hours 10am-4pm), • Full study support for ACA/ACCA (where applicable), • Tailored internal management development programme, • Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries, • Clear progression path in a growing firm, • A strong benefits package including holiday trading, wellbeing day, EV scheme, health cash plan, monthly team lunch and more, • Leading audits and supporting the wider audit team, • Preparing audit files, planning work and undertaking fieldwork, • Supervising junior colleagues, reviewing their work and supporting their development, • Completing assignments on time and within budget, • Preparing accounts using leading cloud and practice software, • Completing corporation tax computations, • Strong IT skills (Excel in particular) and the ability to learn new systems quickly, • Experience with Xero, Sage, Silverfin, IRIS or CaseWare (helpful but not essential), • Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines, • A professional manner and confidence dealing with a wide range of clients 4765351

Your new firm Our client is a well-established regional practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality corporate and commercial legal services. The Corporate team is recognised for advising a broad range of businesses across the region, from entrepreneurial growth companies to larger groups undertaking significant transactional activity. The department is known for its collaborative culture, commercial approach and ability to support clients through all stages of their corporate life cycle. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor (around NQ-4 years' PQE, though this is flexible) to join a high-performing corporate team based in the South. You will work alongside experienced Partners and fee-earners, gaining exposure to a strong pipeline of transactional work and a diverse range of corporate matters.The role will involve supporting on share and asset acquisitions and disposals, shareholder and corporate governance arrangements, joint ventures, share options, reorganisations, and general company law matters. You will help coordinate due diligence, prepare company secretarial documents and filings, and provide support on both transactional and non-transactional advisory work. As you develop within the team, you will take increasing ownership of your own matters and contribute to business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a newly qualified Solicitor with experience or genuine interest in corporate law. Prior exposure to corporate transactions is advantageous but not essential. You will bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment. A commercially minded approach, confidence using technology and enthusiasm for learning will be key.You should be comfortable managing elements of your own workload while collaborating closely with colleagues across the department. The team is looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service. A willingness to participate in marketing and business development activities will also be beneficial. What you'll get in return You will join a supportive and forward-thinking firm that offers high-quality work, genuine career development and a collaborative team environment. The firm promotes hybrid working, provides generous holiday allowances, and offers a competitive salary and bonus scheme, as well as healthcare benefits, social activities and opportunities to get involved in community and charitable initiatives. What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. We anticipate that a lawyer with 1-4 years' PQE will have the level of experience suited to this position, but we welcome applications from candidates outside this range who can demonstrate the necessary skills and potential. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

In this hands-on private client position, you’ll manage a high-quality portfolio. Your new company Our client is a well-established, modern and supportive practice with a strong reputation across the South Coast for delivering high-quality personal tax advice. Their friendly Personal Tax team in Southampton continues to grow, and they’re now looking for an experienced Private Client Tax Senior or Manager to join them. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of six, working closely with approachable Partners who truly value accuracy, personal attention, and long-term client relationships. Your new role In this hands-on private client position, you’ll manage a high-quality portfolio covering personal tax, IHT, trusts and estates. Day to day, you’ll be preparing and reviewing a variety of personal tax compliance work, supporting Partners on advisory projects, and helping clients navigate the transition to Making Tax Digital.Your key responsibilities will include: • Managing a varied private client portfolio within the firm’s 1,300-client personal tax base., • Preparing/reviewing self-assessment returns, CGT calculations, P11Ds, trust & estate returns, and IHT forms., • Supporting Partners with MTD implementation and modernising tax processes., • Assisting with advisory work including income extraction, IHT planning, trust structuring and broader wealth/succession matters., • Acting as a liaison point between clients, HMRC, solicitors and internal teams., • Spotting planning opportunities and escalating advisory points where appropriate., • Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to workflow management What you'll need to succeed You’ll bring strong experience from a practice environment, ideally as a Personal Tax Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager.The firm would love you to have: • ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification - or strong QBE experience., • A solid grounding in personal tax, IHT, trusts and estates., • Confidence managing a portfolio and working directly with private clients and HNWIs., • A proactive approach to digital change and MTD developments., • Excellent communication, organisation and client-care skills.What you'll get in return, • A competitive salary based on your experience., • Modern offices with free on-site parking., • Flexitime, overtime options and a good pension scheme., • A supportive, collaborative culture with accessible Partners., • Exposure to interesting, high-quality private client work.

Audit RI Director / PartnerExceptional package • Hybrid working • Lead Your new company A long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with several offices across Central and Southern England is looking to appoint an Audit RI Director or Partner as part of its strategic growth.The firm has an excellent reputation for technical quality, a strong advisory offering and a people-first culture. Teams benefit from modern systems, collaborative working practices and a clear commitment to ongoing investment in training, leadership development and inclusion. As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for influence, visibility and long-term progression. Your new role This newly created position will see you lead and develop the audit function within one of the firm’s key offices. You will manage and grow a diverse client portfolio, increase the firm’s local presence and play a pivotal role in shaping the audit strategy.You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, support business development initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and contribute to broader firm-wide goals. Line management, coaching and developing the audit team will be a major part of your remit, alongside helping to strengthen external relationships and representing the practice in networking and technical forums. Hybrid working is available (typically three office days), alongside flexible hours What you'll need to succeed • ACA or ACCA qualified• RI status• 5-7+ years’ post-qualified UK audit experience• Proven track record operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level• Strong UK audit knowledge and confidence handling a wide range of technical topics• Excellent communication and client relationship skills• Demonstrated success in business development and growth• Commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders• A collaborative, supportive leadership style What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working • Clear leadership pathway and long-term progression • Exposure to a broad and varied client base • Opportunity to shape the audit offering and influence firm strategy • Management Development Programme • Internal awards and recognition schemes • Supportive, inclusive culture with strong investment in people • Regular firm-wide events • Competitive benefits including: - 25 days’ holiday + buy/sell options + flexible bank holidays - Additional wellbeing day - EAP with 24/7 GP access - Wellbeing and coaching platforms - Retail discounts - Health cash plan - EV salary sacrifice - Referral bonuses - Pension salary sacrifice - Life assurance - Enhanced family leave What you need to do now If you’re an experienced audit leader with RI status and are looking for a confidential conversation about a strategic Director/Partner opportunity, please get in touch. 4785252

Your New Firm Our client is a highly respected regional law firm recognised for its quality of work in catastrophic injury, personal injury and medical negligence. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and achieving life-changing outcomes for individuals affected by serious and complex injuries. The Personal Injury offering sits within a wider Injury and Medical Negligence group, known for handling high-value, technically challenging cases and providing holistic support throughout the entire rehabilitation journey. The team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely committed to long-term career development for its lawyers. Your New Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Serious Injury team as an Associate. You will work on a caseload centred on complex, high-value personal injury matters, with a particular focus on traumatic brain injury (adult and child), complex orthopaedic injuries, and fatal incident/inquest work.In this role, you will manage and progress serious injury claims involving long-term rehabilitation needs and complex liability and quantum issues. You will work collaboratively within small sub-teams, sharing responsibility for moving high-value files forward and ensuring continuity across multi-year cases. You will provide clear, supportive and empathetic guidance to vulnerable clients and their families, often during extremely challenging circumstances. Alongside this, you will contribute to case strategy, assist with evidence gathering, liaise with experts and engage in negotiations. You will also play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a consistently high-quality service across all matters. What You'll Need to Succeed Ideally, you will be a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of two years' experience in personal injury, including exposure to serious or catastrophic injury work. You will bring proven experience in traumatic brain injury claims, along with strong technical ability, excellent attention to detail and confidence handling complex litigation tasks. You will be naturally empathetic, calm under pressure and effective when supporting vulnerable clients and their families. A collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to contribute positively within a team-led model of case management. You should be proactive, highly organised and confident taking ownership of your work while operating as part of a wider group. The team is also open to candidates with broader personal injury backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a genuine motivation to specialise in serious injury. What You'll Get in Return You will join a highly regarded and technically strong team that offers exposure to high-value, complex catastrophic injury work, together with a supportive and genuinely collaborative working culture where teamwork is central to how cases are progressed. The firm is committed to long-term career development and provides clear opportunities for progression, alongside hybrid working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, with a typical expectation of three days per week in the office. The team is open to considering candidates from the surrounding regions as well as those interested in relocating to the South Coast. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role or would like a confidential discussion about your experience, please get in touch. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have gained the relevant experience, but we welcome applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate the required skills and capabilities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Your new firm Our client is a respected national law firm known for delivering high quality work across a broad range of sectors. The firm advises both public and private organisations on complex regeneration and infrastructure projects throughout England and Wales. It is recognised for combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-centred working culture. With a strong focus on innovation, professional development and wellbeing, the firm offers the quality and variety of work typically found in larger city practices, but within an environment that values flexibility, openness and long-term career growth. Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Lawyer to join a growing Public Law & Projects team, based in Southampton with hybrid working arrangements. The role involves working on a broad range of real estate matters that frequently intersect with public sector projects. You will be involved in development schemes, transactional work and landlord and tenant matters, often within the context of wider regeneration or community-focused initiatives. You will work closely with experienced colleagues from across the national team, giving you exposure to both local and large-scale national matters. The work is varied and often intellectually challenging, providing the chance to apply real estate expertise to situations that require creativity, technical insight and a collaborative mindset. The role also offers meaningful client contact, opportunities to build lasting relationships, and the scope to contribute to the team's development through knowledge sharing, mentoring and involvement in wider practice initiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with experience in real estate work, ideally around two years or more post qualification. You should be comfortable managing your own matters, able to work efficiently under pressure when required, and confident in navigating transactions that may have unique or unfamiliar elements. Strong drafting ability, a willingness to learn, and an interest in the public sector or large-scale development projects will be valuable. An open, proactive and solution-focused approach will also be important, as will a genuine interest in contributing to the team's ongoing growth and reputation. What you'll get in return You will join a firm that places genuine emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility and a positive working culture. The organisation offers a wide range of health, wellbeing and development initiatives, alongside a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. You can expect access to high quality work, hybrid working options, a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to projects that can have a meaningful impact on communities and public services. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have developed the appropriate level of experience, but applications from individuals with higher or lower PQE are equally welcome. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role purpose The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning. As the Head of Finance, you will: • Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives., • Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making., • Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process. Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance • Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting., • Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place., • Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice., • Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets., • Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management., • Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions., • Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process., • Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid., • Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions., • Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency., • Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board Knowledge and experience We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have: • You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA), • Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential., • Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets, • Firm understanding of risk management, • Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations, • Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness, • Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting, • Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity, • A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team, • Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience, • Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business, • Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management, • Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

Serious Injury | Associate Solicitor | Southampton | 2–5 PQE | £50–60k An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Serious Injury Solicitor to join a specialist claimant team based in Southampton, working on complex and high-value injury litigation. This role sits within a dedicated serious injury practice handling a strong pipeline of catastrophic injury claims, with particular focus on traumatic brain injury matters alongside other severe injury cases. The team acts exclusively for claimants and offers excellent exposure to technically demanding work. You’ll collaborate with your colleagues on an array of matters and assist senior lawyers on more complex cases, developing your expertise in high-value litigation and long-term client relationships. The team operates as a close-knit unit, offering strong collaboration and clear progression as your experience develops. For this Associate Serious Injury Solicitor role, you will ideally have: • 2–5 years’ PQE in claimant personal injury or serious injury work, • Experience handling or assisting on catastrophic or traumatic brain injury cases (severe orthopaedic injury experience also considered), • A claimant-focused background The role is based in Southampton, with hybrid flexibility available for those within commutable distance. Please note: this firm is also open to someone at Senior Associate level for this role. Contact the Legal Team—Hayley Rose or Chloë—at Harvey John for more information about this Associate Serious Injury Solicitor job in Southampton. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Immediate access to our accreditations., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based, working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!

Legal Officer – Property Litigation / Tribunal Work Start: ASAP (up to 4 weeks) Contract: Permanent Location: Salisbury (hybrid working – ideally 3 days onsite, minimum 1 day plus within reasonable travel distance of tribunal/court work) This is a hands-on Legal Officer position within an in-house legal team, focused on residential property litigation and dispute resolution. You will take ownership of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters and County Court claims, with a strong focus on service charge disputes, including Section 27 reasonableness applications. The role is highly advocacy-focused, with regular tribunal attendance and the opportunity to represent the business directly in hearings. • Open to both qualified and non-qualified legal professionals, including experienced paralegals, where relevant litigation/tribunal experience is strong., • Proven experience in property litigation or housing litigation, ideally gained within a law firm or in-house legal team About You • Around 5+ years’ experience in residential property litigation, landlord & tenant disputes, or housing-related legal work, • Strong property litigation/housing litigation background within a law firm or in-house environment, • Strong experience with First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters is essential, • Confident handling of service charge disputes / Section 27 reasonableness applications, • Experience preparing, managing, and presenting cases in a tribunal or court, • Strong written advocacy and communication skills, • Comfortable attending hearings and representing an organisation independently, • Strong IT skills and openness to legal systems and process improvement tools Desirable (not essential): • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX), • Experience in property management, housing associations, or block management environments, • Experience mentoring junior staff or paralegals, • Experience producing internal legal guidance or training materials, • Membership of TPI and/or RICS About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

Corporate Solicitor - Specialism in Technology & AI Consultant Partner Law | Fully Remote (UK) Kingsley Wood is an innovative legal consultancy at the forefront of changing how lawyers work today. Our platform offers true independence and autonomy, combined with the strength of a trusted community and a well-established infrastructure. We provide the tools, support, and framework our Consultant Partners need to thrive and build successful, sustainable practices, empowering experienced litigators to focus on delivering outstanding client outcomes while growing their own business. What we offer A genuine consultant partner model with autonomy and flexibility and competitive fees share structure • Full administrative, compliance, and operational support, • Access to a collaborative partner network, • Modern legal tech infrastructure, • The ability to build a sustainable, scalable litigation client following without traditional firm constraints, • Earn up to 85% of what you bill, the minimum being 75%, • Flexibility on hours and days you work, • PII cover The Role We are seeking a corporate solicitor with strong experience across a broad range of complex corporate law experience, specialising in technology-focused transactions and AI-related law to work in the capacity of a Partner and participating in business development. If you are a corporate solicitor looking for the next step in your career, enjoying full control over your client relationships, fee arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for you. The Candidate You will be an experienced, commercially astute lawyer who: • 4 years’+ PQE in corporate law, specialising in Technology & AI law., • Demonstrates strong technical drafting and advocacy skills, • Is comfortable generating work through existing contacts and business development initiatives, • Is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow their own client following, • Thrives in a flexible, modern working environment Candidates with an existing client following or clear business plan will be particularly attractive.

Legal Officer – Property Litigation / Tribunal Work Start: ASAP (up to 4 weeks) Contract: Permanent Location: Salisbury (hybrid working – ideally 3 days onsite, minimum 1 day plus within reasonable travel distance of tribunal/court work) This is a hands-on Legal Officer position within an in-house legal team, focused on residential property litigation and dispute resolution. You will take ownership of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters and County Court claims, with a strong focus on service charge disputes, including Section 27 reasonableness applications. The role is highly advocacy-focused, with regular tribunal attendance and the opportunity to represent the business directly in hearings. • Open to both qualified and non-qualified legal professionals, including experienced paralegals, where relevant litigation/tribunal experience is strong., • Proven experience in property litigation or housing litigation, ideally gained within a law firm or in-house legal team About You • Around 5+ years’ experience in residential property litigation, landlord & tenant disputes, or housing-related legal work, • Strong property litigation/housing litigation background within a law firm or in-house environment, • Strong experience with First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) matters is essential, • Confident handling of service charge disputes / Section 27 reasonableness applications, • Experience preparing, managing, and presenting cases in a tribunal or court, • Strong written advocacy and communication skills, • Comfortable attending hearings and representing an organisation independently, • Strong IT skills and openness to legal systems and process improvement tools Desirable (not essential): • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX), • Experience in property management, housing associations, or block management environments, • Experience mentoring junior staff or paralegals, • Experience producing internal legal guidance or training materials, • Membership of TPI and/or RICS About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

We are seeking an experienced office administrator who is highly organised and motivated to join a top-tier European intellectual property firm as a Administrative Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to support trademark and patent attorneys assisting with essential administrative processes underpinning intellectual property (IP) work. This position is full time 9-5, Hybrid (60% office / 40% home) This role offers clear progression, allowing you to develop your expertise over time and take on increasingly complex responsibilities across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities • Learn and perform core functions within the Intellectual Property Support team, developing full competency across processes, • Manage incoming correspondence (post, email, and EPO electronic mailbox), including scanning and filing within the document management system, • Update the firm’s IP portfolio management system with case details, correspondence, and official deadlines, • Notify attorneys and relevant staff of incoming communications, • Monitor internal and official deadlines, ensuring all actions are completed in a timely manner, • Produce high-quality written communications for internal and external stakeholders, • Prepare, file, renew, and validate patents, trademarks, designs, and other IP rights via offices, foreign agents, or intermediaries, • Prepare cost estimates for renewals and validations to support client decisions, • Ensure accurate and timely client reporting and invoicing, • Liaise with attorneys, colleagues, and external agents to complete required actions Development & Progression • Expand knowledge by working across additional teams and processes, • Progress to more advanced administrative responsibilities, • Act as a ‘buddy’ to new team members, providing guidance and feedback, • Contribute to team development and continuous improvement initiatives Person Specification • GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths and English, • Strong commitment to delivering excellent client service, • High level of accuracy with a methodical and organised approach, • Ability to manage high volumes of work efficiently while maintaining quality, • Experience working to tight deadlines in an administrative environment, • Strong prioritisation and time management skills, • Adaptable and able to manage changing workloads and demands, • Eagerness to learn and develop professionally, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships, • Ability to work independently and complete routine tasks with minimal supervision What the firm offers you • A competitive salary, • Structured training and clear career progression, • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clinical Negligence Solicitor | 1-6 PQE | Southampton Some legal work is transactional. This work is transformational. A leading national law firm, ranked top-tier in Legal 500 and Chambers for Clinical Negligence, is expanding its Southampton team. You'll join a practice genuinely recognised as one of the UK's best, handling complex, high-value claims that make a real difference to clients navigating the most challenging times of their lives. This isn't volume work. It's obstetric injuries, delayed diagnoses, fatal claims, inquests, cases where your legal skill directly impacts someone's future, their family's wellbeing, and their ability to rebuild. The Team You'll work alongside highly respected leaders in the field, partners renowned for their expertise in birth injuries, meningitis claims, fatal cases, and high-value clinical negligence litigation. The team is collaborative, compassionate, and genuinely invested in developing its lawyers while delivering the best outcomes for clients. Southampton is a key office for the firm's Southern region, with strong growth, excellent support, and access to a national platform of resources, expertise, and reputation. The Work You'll handle meaningful, complex clinical negligence claims: • Manage your own caseload, including litigated matters (experience-dependent), • Assist senior colleagues on high-value, complex claims across obstetric, neonatal, anaesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, oncology, and psychiatric care, • Take instructions from clients and deliver consistently accurate, compassionate legal advice, • Work collaboratively across the firm to deliver seamless, high-quality service, • Support clients through inquests, settlements, and trial where needed This is hands-on claimant work where empathy, technical excellence, and strategic thinking all matter equally. You • Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 1-6 PQE (Claimant experience essential), • Proven experience managing your own caseload, or strong grounding ready to take on more responsibility, • Ability to take instructions, give sound legal advice, and build trust with vulnerable clients, • Experience assisting on high-value, complex cases (for more senior candidates), • Can operate independently while working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, • Technically excellent with genuine empathy and compassion What's On Offer This is a national firm that genuinely backs its people: • Competitive salary reflecting experience and contribution, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Generous pension schemes, • Hybrid working You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive team that values compassion, excellence, and impact, with the backing of a firm that's genuinely committed to wellbeing, development, and doing work that matters. Why This Works This firm is the leading clinical negligence practice in the UK. You'll work on cases of national significance, learn from the best in the field, and do work that genuinely changes lives, with proper support, genuine flexibility, and a culture that actually values people. If you're ready to take the next step in clinical negligence and contribute to a thriving, top-ranked practice, this is rare. Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Legal Administrator Location: Southampton SO15 2BE Company: Broadfield UK Job description: The firm At Broadfield Law, we keep the bigger picture in mind. We care about helping shape what’s important to people and society. We work constructively with our colleagues and clients and explain things clearly in a friendly and approachable way. Above all, our focus is on doing things right and doing them well. So, we build longstanding and mutually beneficial client relationships based on trust and genuine partnership. The team The Real Estate Group provides high quality advice and service to developer clients providing a complete service right from acquisition of land through the planning stage, the creation of the new development site and the eventual sales of the individual homes. The opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Administrator to join our Real Estate Development team based in our Reading office. The role will work alongside the partners and fee earners in the team to provide them with general administrative and legal support The main tasks of this role would include: • File management; including file opening, closing, matter balance clearance, scheduling, archiving, and maintaining client information in databases., • Conducting pre-completion / exchange tasks such as research, ordering official copies, requesting searches on the InfoTrack portal and downloading documents from planning portals., • Data site management and creation; monitoring and downloading documents from third party data sites., • Drafting payment requests, conducting checks to verify details, managing payment process on fee earner behalf Handling general administrative tasks such as, inbox monitoring, expense claims, meeting preparation (i.e. room bookings, catering etc;) and any other reasonable task requested by the fee earners. Working as part of a support team; assisting with overflow of work / cover for absences · Providing support to the wider real estate department as appropriate · Any other duties as reasonably required by the partners and managers of the firm • Systems used: Salesforce, Elite, DocuSign, Sharefile, High Q, InfoTrack, Filetrack, NetDocuments and Intapp. Who we are looking for KEY REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Preferred Graduate with some legal knowledge or ILSPA (equivalent) or Cilex secretarial qualification A Level or Equivalent or above is preferred Knowledge/Experience preferred · A strong candidate will have 1-2 years previous administrative experience within an office environment. Experience at a law firm preferred. · Experience in a Real Estate department (commercial or residential) an advantage Skills • An organised approach to working, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to prioritise Reliable and adaptable team player with the ability to adapt to changing requirements Job Specification • 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday – 35 hours per week, • Reasonable additional hours may be required from time to time Work Location: In person

Solicitor (0-3 PQE) – Marine Law – Southampton We’re looking for a talented and commercially minded Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) to join our Marine team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad mix of high-quality marine matters, including both transactional work and complex disputes, often with an international element. About the Role As part of our Marine team, you’ll work on a diverse caseload covering vessel transactions, financing arrangements, and contentious matters such as Admiralty Court claims and arbitration. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, advise clients directly, and contribute to business development, while continuing to build your expertise in a specialist and dynamic area of law. Your Responsibilities Will Include: • Managing and developing a varied caseload of marine transactional and contentious matters., • Advising clients in person and in writing on marine finance and disputes issues., • Drafting legal documentation, including transactional documents and dispute-related materials., • Supporting matters involving vessel sale and purchase, financing, charter arrangements, and disputes., • Conducting legal research and developing practical, commercially focused solutions., • Responding to new client enquiries and supporting cross-referral opportunities within the firm., • Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives., • Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients., • Keeping up to date with developments in marine law and industry practice., • Ensuring compliance with firm-wide and regulatory requirements. What We’re Looking For: • Qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) with experience in marine finance, marine disputes, or a related field., • Strong technical and drafting skills, with attention to detail., • Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise clients clearly., • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • A proactive and collaborative team player., • Interest in business development and building client relationships., • Flexibility to support international work, including occasional travel if required., • Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays., • Pension scheme and life assurance., • Access to flexible benefits., • Exposure to high-quality, international marine work., • Ongoing training and career development opportunities., • A supportive and collaborative working environment. If you’re looking to build your career in marine law with a mix of transactional and contentious work, we’d love to hear from you.

Fully Remote | Flexible Hours | Fee-Split Model Join a Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for more than just another conveyancing role? Do you find that your clients and referrers are choosing you, not necessarily the firm you work for? If that sounds familiar, it might be time to consider a consultancy model – and start earning up to 75% of the fees you generate. Many lawyers have already made the move to consultancy, and it’s transforming the way they work, and the money they earn. At FDR, we specialise in helping conveyancers make that transition with confidence. Choosing the right firm can feel daunting – even isolating – but that’s where we come in. We're a small, forward-thinking boutique firm that offers more than just a platform. Here, you’re not just another number. Your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and your growth is genuinely supported. We’re a close-knit, modern legal practice giving experienced conveyancers the chance to take full control of their careers – with the very best technology to back you up. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, streamlined systems, and the freedom to work how and when it suits you. Why Join Us? • Personal Support, Not Just a Platform, • We don’t leave you to figure things out alone. You’ll get real support to grow your business – with marketing help, mentoring, and a community of like-minded consultants who share insights and success., • Work on Your Terms, • Remote working, flexible hours, and total autonomy over your caseload. It’s your practice, built your way – under a clear, fair fee-split model., • Big Tech, Small Firm Feel, • We’ve invested in Salesforce – a game-changer in legal tech and rarely used by firms of any size. Thanks to the backing of our parent company, the AIIC Group, we have access to cutting-edge systems that mean fewer manual tasks, significant time savings, and a smoother experience for you and your clients., • You’re Heard and Valued, • In our compact team, you’ll have a direct line to leadership (including the CEO) and the ability to help shape how the firm evolves. We listen, and we act on what matters to you., • Full Support, Without the Red Tape, • Benefit from the financial security, compliance guidance, and admin support that comes from being part of the AIIC Group – without sacrificing your independence or flexibility. What We’re Looking For: • A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential property, • Confident in managing your own caseload from instruction to completion, • Tech-savvy and excited by smarter, more efficient ways of working, • Self-motivated and ready to grow your own client base with full backing, • Looking for true flexibility, with the support of a professional and collaborative team Ready to build a career on your terms – with the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today for a confidential chat with one of our Recruitment Executives. P.S. Our Legal Consultancy Programme does not require a set number of years PQE, however you need to be practising and legally qualified in England and Wales in Property law, and able to generate your own instructions. Contact us now to see if you qualify.

Lester Aldridge is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our well-regarded team.. This role will be based in our Southampton office. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment law matters, providing strategic advice and representation to clients in a collaborative and commercially focused environment. This is a great opportunity to further your career in a leading regional law firm, working with supportive and experienced colleagues on high-quality employment matters. Your Responsibilities: • Client Advisory: Provide clear and practical legal guidance on employment law issues to clients., • Legal Proceedings: Assist and represent clients in employment-related litigation and tribunals., • Document Drafting: Draft a wide range of employment contracts, policies, and other client documentation., • New Client Engagement: Respond to initial enquiries, explain our services, and make cross-referrals where appropriate., • Legal Research: Investigate complex issues and propose innovative legal solutions., • Compliance: Adhere to firm procedures on anti-money laundering, engagement letters, billing, and time recording., • Thought Leadership: Contribute to the development of employment law practices and share knowledge within the team., • Mentoring: Support and guide junior team members., • Business Development: Actively participate in marketing initiatives and grow client relationships. About Us: At Lester Aldridge, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation. Our Employment team is known for delivering tailored, practical advice that reflects the evolving nature of the workplace. We invest in our people and offer a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your career can flourish. What We're Looking For: • Qualifications: A qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE and strong experience in employment law. Experience in immigration law or willingness to learn a distinct advantage., • Expertise: Proven ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision., • Attributes: Strong client service ethic, attention to detail, excellent time management, and a positive, team-oriented approach. Highly flexible and resilient. What We Offer: • Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and industry standards., • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage., • Training & Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth., • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus an additional celebration day., • Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Corporate Solicitor Consultant Partner | Fully Remote (UK) Kingsley Wood is an innovative legal consultancy at the forefront of changing how lawyers work today. Our platform offers true independence and autonomy, combined with the strength of a trusted community and a well-established infrastructure. We provide the tools, support, and framework our Consultant Partners need to thrive and build successful, sustainable practices, empowering experienced litigators to focus on delivering outstanding client outcomes while growing their own business. What we offer A genuine consultant partner model with autonomy and flexibility and competitive fees share structure • Full administrative, compliance, and operational support, • Access to a collaborative partner network, • Modern legal tech infrastructure, • The ability to build a sustainable, scalable litigation client following without traditional firm constraints, • Earn up to 85% of what you bill, the minimum being 75%, • Flexibility on hours and days you work, • PII cover The Role We are seeking a Corporate Solicitor with strong experience across a broad range of complex corporate law to work in the capacity of a Partner and participating in business development. If you are a corporate law looking for the next step in your career, enjoying full control over your client relationships, fee arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for you. The Candidate You will be an experienced, commercially astute lawyer who: • 4 years’+ PQE in corporate law, • Demonstrates strong technical drafting and advocacy skills, • Is comfortable generating work through existing contacts and business development initiatives, • Is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow their own client following, • Thrives in a flexible, modern working environment Candidates with an existing client following or clear business plan will be particularly attractive.

About the Company At Lester Aldridge, we have fostered a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation, with a mission to provide practical and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to clients' needs. We are dedicated to empowering our people, nurturing talent, and supporting your professional growth, making us a dynamic workplace where you can thrive! Lester Aldridge is a full-service law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. We offer legal advice to businesses and individuals on a local, national and international scale. About the Role We are looking for a 4+ years PQE construction solicitor to join our friendly team. While ideally this role would suit a candidate with a mixture of both contentious and non-contentious construction experience, we would also like to hear from candidates who may have experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters. Responsibilities • Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, • Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Have confidence in your expertise, with the ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and progress work swiftly, • Have experience of effective matter management and business development activities, • Be able to build strong client relationships and expand your network within the industry Qualifications 4+ years PQE construction solicitor Required Skills • Contentious and non-contentious construction experience, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Effective matter management and business development experience, • Ability to build strong client relationships Preferred Skills • Experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters Pay range and compensation package • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your health and wellbeing., • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus an additional celebration day., • Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension scheme., • Work-life balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our Southampton or Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep., • Career Progression: A competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development., • Autonomy and support: Handle and develop your own case load independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family., • Hands-on experience: A client-facing role, working closely with interesting clients and colleagues., • A welcoming environment: A friendly, supportive team with a focus on developing your skills and introduction to the wider firm and contact/industry events., • A real opportunity: Carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting specialism within a respected Real Estate team. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Your new firm Our client is a prominent regional law firm recognised for high-quality work and strong rankings across The Times' Best Law Firms, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The firm's Property teams are well regarded, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service. Your new role You will join a nationally recognised team, working closely with developers on the sale of individual plots forming part of wider residential developments. You will manage your own varied caseload of plot sale transactions, working with a specific set of clients to ensure smooth, efficient and proactive handling of each matter. This role provides excellent exposure to a wide range of development types, client relationships and commercial pressures, offering valuable experience within a highly experienced and collaborative team. You will work closely with colleagues across Plot Sales and Land Development, benefit from ongoing mentoring, and have the opportunity to grow your expertise as you develop your reputation in this specialist area. What you'll need to succeed This position is open to a broad range of legal professionals. Unlike many traditional fee-earning roles, a specific qualification is not required. The firm is open to Solicitors, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers, and candidates who are qualified by experience, ideally bringing at ...

Your new firm Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation in healthcare and insurance sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Clinical Risk team, creating an excellent opportunity for lawyers who want to work on high-quality matters within a dynamic and growing practice. Your new role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer to join a leading Clinical Risk team in Southampton. The team acts for major healthcare providers and insurers, handling complex, high-value defendant clinical negligence claims. You will manage a varied caseload, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and letters of response, as well as negotiating and mediating claims. You'll act as the main client contact, provide commercially focused advice, and ensure compliance with client protocols. In addition, you'll supervise and mentor junior fee earners, contribute to training and knowledge sharing, and play an active role in business development initiatives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence or insurance law, ideally gained at a national or specialist firm. Familiarity with NHS Resolution panel work and an u...

Renowned for the quality and scale of its real estate work, the firm is consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and acts for an impressive client base that includes major household names, developers, investors, retailers, housebuilders and social housing providers. You will manage your own

Your New Firm Our client is a highly respected regional law firm recognised for its quality of work in catastrophic injury, personal injury and medical negligence. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and achieving life-changing outcomes for individuals affected by serious and complex injuries.The Personal Injury offering sits within a wider Injury and Medical Negligence group, known for handling high-value, technically challenging cases and providing holistic support throughout the entire rehabilitation journey. The team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely committed to long-term career development for its lawyers. Your New Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Serious Injury team as an Associate. You will work on a caseload centred on complex, high-value personal injury matters, with a particular focus on traumatic brain injury (adult and child), complex orthopaedic injuries, and fatal incident / inquest work.In this role, you will manage and progress serious injury claims involving long-term rehabilitation needs and complex liability and quantum issues. You will work collaboratively within small sub-teams, sharing responsibility for moving high-value files forward and ensuring continuity across multi-year cases. You will provide clear, supportive and empathetic guidance to vulnerable clients and their families, often duri...