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Senior Family Solicitor/Head of Family \n Windsor | £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits | Hybrid | 5+ PQE \n Family Solicitor | Head of Family | Financial Remedy | Private Children | Divorce \n Our client is a well-established law firm in Windsor with a strong local reputation and loyal client base. \n Following the planned retirement of a long-standing Family Partner, this firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor who can take on increasing responsibility and ultimately progress into a Head of Family role. \n The role will involve a varied privately funded caseload including: \n\n • Divorce and separation\n, • Financial remedy and matrimonial finance\n, • Private children matters\n, • Cohabitation and separation agreements\n, • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements\n, • Complex and high-net-worth family matters\n\n You will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership, supervision and business development responsibilities as part of the department's succession planning. \n About You \n\n • 5+ PQE Family Solicitor\n, • Strong privately funded Family experience\n, • Good financial remedy experience\n, • Experience in private children work\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills\n, • Ambitious and interested in developing towards departmental leadership\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • £70,000–£90,000 DOE\n, • Genuine succession opportunity\n, • Clear pathway towards Head of Family\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Established client base and quality private client work\n, • Supportive environment and long-term progression\n\n If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for your next step towards departmental leadership, contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal. \n #INDCATN

Are you an ambitious Litigation Solicitor looking to join a reputable firm with high-quality work, strong career progression, and a supportive team environment? My client, a well-established private practice law firm, is seeking a talented solicitor to join their busy litigation department due to sustained growth. \n This is an excellent opportunity for solicitors across the PQE spectrum – NQ (Newly Qualified) through to senior solicitors with extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution. \n The Role \n You will manage a varied and engaging caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, which may include: \n\n • Contract disputes\n, • Property litigation\n, • Debt recovery\n, • Professional negligence\n, • Contentious probate\n, • Company and partnership disputes\n, • General dispute resolution work\n\n You will handle files from initial instruction through to resolution, with appropriate supervision depending on your PQE level. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Running a mixed litigation caseload independently\n, • Providing high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base\n, • Drafting pleadings, statements, applications, and correspondence\n, • Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings\n, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines and case management requirements\n, • Building long-term client relationships and contributing to department growth\n\n Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)\n, • NQ to 6+ PQE in litigation or dispute resolution considered\n, • Strong drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills\n, • Ability to manage a busy caseload with excellent attention to detail\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service\n, • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary: £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience\n, • Generous holiday allowance\n, • Hybrid working options (subject to firm’s guidelines)\n, • Clear route for progression\n, • Friendly and supportive team culture\n, • Access to high-quality disputes work and strong local client base\n\n How to Apply \n If you’re a dedicated Litigation Solicitor seeking a role with progression, stability, and high-quality work, please apply today with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential conversation \n

A reputable and expanding private practice law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join its successful property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven solicitor who enjoys managing a varied caseload and delivering exceptional client service. \n The firm welcomes applications from NQ (Newly Qualified) through to senior solicitors with strong conveyancing experience. \n The Role \n You will manage a full residential conveyancing caseload, including: \n\n • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases\n, • Remortgages\n, • Transfers of equity\n, • New build transactions\n, • Shared ownership\n, • Help to Buy matters\n, • Liaising with estate agents, lenders, brokers, and clients\n\n You will have autonomy appropriate to your PQE, supported by experienced colleagues and modern systems. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Running your own caseload from instruction to completion\n, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents\n, • Conducting title checks, enquiries, searches, and due diligence\n, • Ensuring compliance with SDLT, Land Registry, and lender requirements\n, • Providing clear, prompt, and professional communication to clients and third parties\n, • Contributing to the development of the conveyancing department\n\n Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)\n, • NQ to 6+ PQE in residential conveyancing considered\n, • Solid experience managing a varied conveyancing caseload\n, • Strong organisational and client-care skills\n, • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment\n, • Experience with case management systems beneficial\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary: £40,000 to £65,000 depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working options (subject to firm policy)\n, • Strong support structure and progression route\n, • Friendly and collaborative team environment\n, • Consistent pipeline of high-quality conveyancing work\n, • Opportunities for professional development\n\n How to Apply \n If you are an ambitious Residential Conveyancing Solicitor looking to join a respected firm offering stability, quality work, and excellent career prospects, please apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion. \n

Join a well-established, forward-thinking firm in Maidenhead that blends first-rate client service with a genuinely supportive culture. You’ll handle a quality, HNW-leaning private client caseload within a team known for clear communication, meticulous standards, and long-term client relationships. \n Why this firm appeals \n\n • Reputation that opens doors: Strong regional brand with steady referrals from wealth advisers, agents, and repeat clients — ensuring consistent, interesting instructions rather than volume churn.\n, • People-first culture:Collaborative team, approachable leadership, and modern systems that remove admin friction so you can focus on client work.\n, • Career you can shape: Transparent progression routes (Senior Associate, Team Lead), mentoring and funding for STEP, and active support for business development so your profile grows with the firm.\n, • Modern flexibility: Sensible hybrid pattern, investment in tools, and realistic targets aligned to quality, not just numbers.\n\n The Role \n Manage and develop a varied private client portfolio, including: \n\n • Wills & comprehensive estate planning for individuals and family-owned businesses\n, • Probate & estate administration (from straightforward to complex/HNW)\n, • Trust creation & administration, with exposure to lifetime and testamentary trusts\n, • Lasting Powers of Attorney and capacity-related advice\n, • IHT/CGT-aware structuring and asset protection in partnership with tax and financial advisers\n, • Client stewardship: clear, empathetic guidance, proactive updates, and meticulous file management\n\n About You \n\n • 1+ year PQE (more experienced candidates welcomed; work will be weighted to your level)\n, • Confident running your own caseload with excellent drafting and client-care\n, • Comfortable engaging with HNW clients and professional referrers\n, • STEP qualified or working towards STEP (desirable; support provided)\n, • Commercially aware, organised, and committed to best-in-class service\n\n Package & Benefits \n\n • £55,000 to £80,000 (aligned to PQE, complexity, and BD profile)\n, • Bonus scheme and clear progression framework\n, • Hybrid working with modern case management\n, • Funding and study leave for STEP plus ongoing CPD\n, • 25+ days’ holiday (plus BH), enhanced benefits, and regular team events\n\n How to Apply \n If you’re a Private Client Solicitor seeking high-quality work, real progression, and a culture that values you, apply today for a confidential discussion. \n

My client is currently recruiting for an experienced Private Client Associate Solicitor to join an established and growing legal team in the Essex. You will advise a varied client base across Wills, Trusts, Probate, Inheritance Tax and succession planning, managing your own caseload and developing strong client relationships. About You We are seeking a 2–5 PQE Private Client Solicitor with experience across Wills, Trusts and Probate, along with a good understanding of IHT and succession planning. You will have excellent client care skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage matters independently. STEP qualification or willingness to work towards it would be advantageous. What's on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits, • Supportive and collaborative team, • Clear career progression, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Opportunity to develop your own client relationships and practice, • Excellent quality private client work Please apply via the advert or contact Marsha-Louise at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client Location: Reading Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next career move? We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Wills & Inheritance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 3-7 years' PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment. The role offers genuine opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility and long-term career progression. The Role You will manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, including: • Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Probate and estate administration, • Tax planning, • Trust administration, • Court of Protection matters Alongside your own caseload, you will also have the opportunity to take on a broader role within the team, including: • Providing technical support and guidance to junior team members, • Supervising, mentoring and developing colleagues, • Contributing to the strategic development of the department, • Building strong relationships with existing referrers and professional contacts, • Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives, • Raising the profile of the department within the local and professional community About You The successful candidate will: • Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, • Have 3-7 years' PQE within Private Client law, • Have strong experience across a broad range of private client matters, • Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, particularly around complex estates and tax planning, • Have experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior fee earners, • Possess excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Be commercially aware, with an interest in business development, • Be proactive, collaborative and committed to providing an exceptional client service What's on Offer? • Competitive salary, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Clear opportunities for career progression, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Opportunity to take on genuine responsibility and influence the continued development of the department If you are an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on greater responsibility and make a real contribution to a growing team, we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded specialist practice in Central London to recruit a Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE and a strong background in fraud and white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and strategically significant matters. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility from the outset, working closely with leading counsel and advising a sophisticated client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, senior executives, public figures and professional advisers. • Lead complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime matters from inception through to conclusion, • Advise clients on high-value and strategically sensitive disputes and investigations, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with sophisticated private clients and professional advisers, • Work closely with leading counsel, including King's Counsel, on complex and novel legal issues, • Provide strategic advice throughout investigations and proceedings, • Draft detailed legal advice, correspondence and case strategy documents, • Conduct detailed legal research and evidence analysis, • Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy, • Supervise and support junior members of the team where appropriate, • Contribute to the continued development and reputation of the practice, • Qualified Solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE, • Strong experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime, • Proven ability to manage complex and high-value matters, • Experience advising private clients would be advantageous, • Private client and/or tax experience would be beneficial, • Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree, • Excellent analytical, drafting and strategic thinking skills, • Strong client management and communication abilities, • Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail, • Comfortable dealing with high-profile, demanding and sophisticated clients, • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a specialist team, • Competitive salary from £100,000 depending on experience, • Private medical insurance, • Exposure to complex, high-value and market-leading matters, • Significant client responsibility and autonomy, • Direct access to leading practitioners and King's Counsel, • Strong long-term career progression opportunities, • Exposure to a prestigious HNW and UHNW client base, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • High-quality Central London office environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

The role involves regular client meetings at the office and off-site, with opportunities to build professional networks.

Legal Director – Private Client Location: Essex PQE: 5+ years Salary: Competitive, depending on experience My client is currently recruiting for a Legal Director – Private Client to join an established and growing law firm in Saffron Walden. The role will involve advising a varied client base across Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs and complex estates, with the opportunity to develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the department. They are seeking a 5+ PQE Private Client solicitor with strong technical experience, excellent client care skills and a genuine interest in business development. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, offering a competitive package, hybrid working and strong progression opportunities. Please apply via the advert or contact Marsha-Louise at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ

Criminal Solicitor required for successful practice with offices all of the UK. Role available in Buckinghamshire, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Telford, Middlesex and Worcester. Seeking experienced Criminal Solicitors who will be defending clients facing criminal charges. Role will be working with both Private Clients and funded, on a diverse range of criminal cases, from minor offenses to serious allegations • Represent clients in criminal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and negotiations, • Conduct thorough case assessments by reviewing evidence, police reports, and witness statements, • Advise clients on their legal rights, options, and potential outcomes with clarity and transparency, • Negotiate plea agreements and sentencing terms with prosecutors to secure favorable results for clients, • Prepare legal documents such as affidavits, motions, and appeals with meticulous attention to detail, • Collaborate with experts, investigators, and support staff to build strong defense strategies, • Maintain comprehensive case files and ensure compliance with all legal procedures and deadlines, • Proven experience in criminal litigation and client representation, • Excellent communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly and confidently, • Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple cases efficiently JBRP1_UKTJ

Family Solicitor or Legal Executive / New Office Lead Location: Flexible across England (new office location to be agreed) Salary: Open to discussions on salary and bonus Experience: Ideally 8+ years' relevant family law experience (other strong candidates considered) If you're an experienced private family lawyer who wants to build something of your own, with the backing of a respected specialist brand and a genuinely supportive culture, this is a rare opportunity. Our client is a family-owned, long-established private family law firm with a strong reputation for practical, commercially aware and client-focused advice. Due to continued success and a growing national profile, they are looking to appoint a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to establish and lead a new office in an agreed location. This is not a standard fee earner position. You will have real autonomy to shape the local practice, recruit and develop a team, and grow a sustainable pipeline, supported by central operations, compliance, marketing and business development. Despite growth and additional offices, the firm has retained the personal, collaborative feel of a traditional family business. They are looking for a well-rounded family lawyer who combines strong technical ability and sound commercial judgement with leadership skills and a genuine business development focus. What You'll Be Doing • Establishing and leading a new office in a location agreed with the firm, • Managing a varied and complex private family law caseload with minimal supervision, • Advising on private children matters and financial remedy claims, • Advising on divorce, separation and cohabitation disputes, • Advising on pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements, • Advising on protective injunctions where appropriate, • Handling TOLATA matters where experienced (desirable, not essential), • Conducting litigation and the reserved legal activities required for the role, • Conducting negotiations with solicitors, other representatives and litigants in person, • Attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings where appropriate, • Exercising rights of audience where required and within your authorisation, • Instructing and working effectively with counsel and experts, • Maintaining high standards of time recording, billing, costs management and compliance, • Developing a local referral network and professional profile, • Attending networking events and building relationships within the local community, • Supporting marketing and business development initiatives, • Identifying opportunities for sustainable growth, • Contributing to decisions on the location, development and operation of the new office, • Recruiting, supervising and developing colleagues as the office grows, • Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's other offices, • Contributing to the firm's wider strategy and continued growth What We're Looking For • A Solicitor (England and Wales) with a current practising certificate, or a CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive with the practising rights and authorisations required for the role, • Authorised to carry on the reserved legal activities essential to the role, • Substantial practical experience of private family law, • Strong experience of private children and financial remedy matters, • Confidence managing a varied and complex caseload, • Strong technical knowledge and practical judgement, • A strong billing history and clear understanding of the commercial requirements of private family work, • Excellent client-care, communication and interpersonal skills, • Clear, accurate and persuasive drafting, • Confidence negotiating and handling sensitive matters, • Strong file management, time recording and financial discipline, • Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office, • Leadership potential and, where applicable, experience supervising and developing colleagues, • A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge, • Genuine interest in networking, marketing and business development, • Ambition to build a sustainable local practice and team, • Commitment to the firm's values, culture and long-term growth What's On Offer • The opportunity to establish, develop and lead a new office in an agreed location, • The backing of an established, specialist private family law brand with a strong reputation, • Central administrative, compliance and operational support, • Central marketing and business development support, • Access to colleagues across existing offices with different areas of experience and strengths, • Open to discussions on salary and bonus (depending on experience), • Full-time or part-time considered, • Flexible start and finish times where operationally possible, • Potential for agreed homeworking arrangements (subject to client, team and business requirements), • Regular file reviews and constructive professional support, • Opportunity to recruit, supervise and develop a local team, • Genuine long-term progression opportunities, • Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme (subject to eligibility), • Paid birthday day off (in addition to annual leave), • Christmas office closure (in addition to annual leave), • Opportunity to accrue additional annual leave with length of service, • Workplace pension, • Death-in-service cover, • Health cash plan, including access to a remote doctor, • Discretionary rewards recognising individual achievements, • Inclusive staff and family social events Working Arrangements The location and development plan for the new office will be agreed with the successful candidate, taking account of your existing network and local knowledge, local demand for specialist private family services, and the commercial viability and growth potential of the proposed location. As this is an office establishment and leadership role, you will be expected to maintain an appropriate physical presence in the agreed location, particularly during the office's initial development and when recruiting or supervising colleagues. Home working days can be discussed for work suited to focused remote working, such as drafting and file preparation, subject to client, team and business requirements. JBRP1_UKTJ

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client Location: Reading Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next career move? We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its es... JBRN1_UKTJ

Job Description Job Title: Private Client Solicitor PQE: 2–4 Years Location: Berkshire ROLE: /n An established and highly regarded Private Client team is looking to recruit a talented solicitor with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience to support its continued expansion. This is an exce

Solicitor/CILEX to be the main Private Client contact for clients in a well-established local office in within a friendly, growing firm.

Our client, a leading US law firm with an expanding London presence, is seeking to hire into its highly regarded Private Equity practice. The team advises some of the world’s most prominent private equity sponsors and alternative investment platforms on complex, high-value transactions across the lifecycle of their investments. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with market-leading partners and associates on flagship buyouts, minority investments, carve-outs and exit transactions, with regular exposure to cross-border mandates spanning the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The London private equity group has grown steadily alongside increasing sponsor demand and plays a key role in supporting the firm’s dominant US platform, particularly on European and international deal execution. The practice acts for an impressive roster of global private equity sponsors, growth equity investors and alternative capital providers. Clients include leading buyout houses, credit funds and infrastructure investors, as well as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other institutional capital sources. Lawyers in the team advise across the full spectrum of private equity work, including: • Buy-side and sell-side private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments and sponsor-led exits., • Cross-border M&A transactions involving complex acquisition structures and multi-jurisdictional deal teams., • Joint ventures, co-investments and consortium deals alongside institutional investors and strategic partners., • Management equity and incentive arrangements in connection with sponsor-backed acquisitions., • Ongoing portfolio company advisory work, including bolt-on acquisitions, restructurings and disposals., • Trainee Solicitor at a leading City or international firm, qualifying in March 2027 with Private Equity and/or M&A seat experience., • Strong academics and a solid training background., • Exposure to sponsor-led transactions, leveraged acquisitions or complex corporate deals., • Commercial mindset with an interest in private capital and sponsor dynamics., • Enthusiasm for developing client relationships and contributing to business development at an early stage. This is an excellent opportunity to join a US firm with a top-tier global reputation in private equity, as it continues to strengthen its London platform. The role offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated sponsors in the market, working on high-profile transactions within a collaborative and ambitious team. Job Reference: NWC3313 Keywords: Private Equity, M&A, Buyouts, Leveraged Acquisitions, Sponsor-led Transactions, Management Equity, Cross-border M&A, NQ PQE, London, US Law Firm, Private Capital, Alternative Investments #J-18808-Ljbffr

Corporate Private Equity Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London We’re working with a leading international law firm looking to grow its Corporate Private Equity team in London. This is a great opportunity to work on headline matters within a growing practice, with plenty of partner contact, client exposure and responsibility. Candidate requirements: • Approximately 2–6 years’ PQE in corporate law, • Strong private equity and private M&A experience, • Experience gained at a leading City, international or US law firm, • Confidence drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, • Experience managing deal workstreams and working directly with clients, • Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and attention to detail, • A collaborative and proactive approach The role will involve: • Leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals, • Private M&A and cross-border transactions, • Minority and growth investments, • Co-investments, joint ventures and structured equity arrangements, • Management incentive plans, • Drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements and other key transaction documents, • Coordinating international and multidisciplinary deal teams This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and highly regarded team, offering sophisticated international work, strong development prospects and competitive remuneration. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rutherford is seeking a Corporate Private Equity Solicitor in London with 2–6 years of PQE to work on headline matters within a growing practice. The role offers partner contact, client exposure and responsibility on leveraged buyouts, private M&A and cross-border transactions. Ideal candidates will have experience at a leading City, international or US law firm, strong drafting skills for SPAs and shareholders’ agreements, and a collaborative, proactive approach to deal workstreams. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Insight Select in Slough is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join a Private Client team specialising in Contentious Trusts & Probate matters.

The Opportunity Our client, a leading organisation in the higher education and learning sector, is seeking a commercially minded UK-qualified lawyer to join its London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer looking to move from private practice into a broad, business-facing in-house role, or for someone with existing in-house experience seeking a dynamic commercial environment. You will play a key role in supporting commercial transactions, advising stakeholders on legal risk, and partnering with the business to drive strategic objectives. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, contract negotiations, and a wide range of commercial and operational matters within a highly respected and purpose-driven organisation. • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements., • Provide pragmatic legal advice to commercial, sales, procurement, and operational teams., • Support large-scale customer contracts, strategic partnerships, and supplier arrangements., • Identify and manage legal and commercial risks while enabling business growth., • Advise on contractual obligations, compliance matters, and governance requirements., • Partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to support key initiatives., • UK-qualified Solicitor., • Strong training and post-qualification experience gained within a reputable private practice law firm., • Experience advising on commercial contracts and general commercial matters., • Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload., • Experience within commercial, technology, education, publishing, media, or professional services sectors., • Previous secondment or in-house exposure., • Experience supporting sales, procurement, or strategic partnership agreements., • Immediate availability or short notice period., • Opportunity to join a recognised leader in the education sector., • Broad and varied commercial legal work., • Hybrid working model based in London., • Initially for 6 months. Location: London (Hybrid) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Preferred We are particularly keen to hear from UK-qualified lawyers with a strong private practice background who are looking to make a meaningful move into a commercial, business-facing role and can be available to start at short notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor to join a highly regarded Private Client team specialising in Contentious Trusts & Probate matters. This role is ideal for a commercially minded and technically strong solicitor looking to take on a leadership position within a growing and ambitious practice. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership while overseeing a close-knit team and managing a complex, high-quality caseload. You will manage a broad range of contentious private client matters, including: • Will validity disputes, • Claims involving lack of capacity and undue influence, • Inheritance Act claims, • Executor and trustee disputes, • Breach of fiduciary duty claims, • Estate administration disputes, • Trust disputes, • Proprietary estoppel claims The role will also involve supervising junior lawyers and support staff, mentoring team members, and contributing to the strategic growth and development of the department. The ideal candidate will have: • A minimum of 6 years’ PQE in Contentious Trusts & Probate matters, • Strong experience managing complex disputes independently, • Excellent client care and relationship management skills, • Proven leadership and supervisory experience, • A commercial and proactive approach to practice development, • Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills, • The ability to thrive in a busy and collaborative environment, • A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with sensitive client matters, • Competitive salary package, • Performance-related bonus structure, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Pension contributions, • Life assurance scheme, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes, • Friendly and supportive team culture, • Social events and team activities, • Cycle to Work scheme and additional employee benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a respected private client practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This elite US law firm is internationally recognised for its ability to handle the most complex, multi-jurisdictional matters across corporate, finance and tax. With offices in all major global financial centres, the firm acts for leading corporates, private equity sponsors, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors on high-profile and strategically significant transactions. Its London office serves as one of the firm's key hubs for cross-border structuring and advisory, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial and client-oriented approach. Associates working at this firm benefit from a clear and meritocratic career trajectory, access to sophisticated resources and training, and unparalleled exposure to global mandates led by leading practitioners. The culture is collaborative, dynamic and focused on excellence, offering ambitious lawyers the opportunity to develop long-term careers within an internationally renowned platform. This opportunity sits within the firm's market-leading Tax practice, which provides the full range of advisory and transactional tax services for complex corporate and fund-related matters. The team works on some of the most high-value and technical deals in the market and operates across multiple sectors including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, investment funds, energy and financial services. Typical mandates include: • Advising on the tax aspects of M&A, corporate restructurings and leveraged buyouts, • Structuring private equity, real estate and infrastructure platforms, including fund tax matters, • Advising on domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions and financing deals, • Designing tax-efficient structures for joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and multi-jurisdictional carve-outs, • Advising on corporate and partnership tax planning, debt restructuring and incentive arrangements, • Working alongside the firm's disputes team on tax controversy, enquiries and risk management strategies Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and negotiating tax elements of transaction documents, providing opinions and advisory memos, managing cross-border structuring with overseas teams, and liaising with clients on strategic planning and implementation of tax-driven solutions. Associates will handle significant responsibility from the outset while receiving guidance from partners recognised among the leading practitioners in the sector. • England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2-7 years' PQE, • Extensive experience in corporate tax advisory and transactional work, • A strong understanding of UK tax principles, with exposure to international tax advantageous, • Experience advising on private equity transactions, M&A, capital markets or fund structuring highly desirable, • Excellent technical and drafting skills combined with commercial judgement, • Ability to manage complex workstreams and communicate effectively in a client-facing environment, • Team player with ambition, resilience and a commitment to professional growth within an elite practice This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most sophisticated tax practices in the London market, advising on industry-defining, cross-border transactions for blue-chip clients. You will work alongside globally recognised partners on landmark deals, gain direct access to clients and enjoy a high level of technical challenge within a supportive and collaborative team. The firm offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, along with exceptional development opportunities in a collegiate, high-performance environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A Legal 500 ranked private client team is looking for an experienced generalist to join its growing team. This isn't about scaling up. It's about adding depth to a team that's already performing exceptionally. You'll work independently across a varied HNW caseload — wills, LPAs, estate planning, probate, trusts, tax matters. The approach is advisory and relationship-focused, not transaction-driven. Some private client teams talk about quality. This one quietly delivers it. Year after year. They regularly outperform much larger practices despite their size. City lawyers move here because of the calibre of work and how the firm actually operates. The culture is collaborative, ethical and genuinely supportive. People stay because they're trusted, developed, and actually enjoy working together. There's real pride in the work, balanced with approachability and a refreshingly human approach. Clients are high-net-worth individuals and families. Relationships are built over generations, not transactions. 4+ PQE Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive. Confident across core private client matters. Exposure to HNW work and trusts is helpful but not essential. Detail-focused, personable, ambitious. You'll work closely with a highly regarded partner and a settled team. There's no capacity to mentor or train, you need to operate completely independently with minimal supervision. Genuine flexibility. Live anywhere across Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, London or surrounding areas. Office attendance roughly once a fortnight when needed. A Legal 500 ranked team. Clear progression. High-quality work. A culture that actually matches the marketing. This is rare. A private client team that combines serious technical work with genuine culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client based in the heart of the City, recognised within the Legal 500 are seeking to add a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor of 3 years+ PQE to their team. Hybrid working, private healthcare and life assurance are some of the many benefits on offer. Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3 years + PQE to manage their own caseload to include: • Housing litigation, • Injunctions, • Possession claims, • Disrepair matters, • Non-contentious matters, • Be responsible for the day to day running of a caseload, • Be able to support the partners on more large and complex matters, • Supervise more junior members of the team including paralegals, • Get involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner, • Be able to interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, and meet their deadlines, • Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3 years+ PQE, • IT literate to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications, • Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and pro-activity, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to convey clear and concise information, • Competitive salary plus a very generous bonus scheme, • Hybrid working, • Private healthcare, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Season ticket loan, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are working with a highly regarded specialist law firm in Central London that is looking to recruit a Criminal Litigation Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in criminal litigation, fraud or white-collar crime to work on complex, high-value and sensitive matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers and counsel, advising sophisticated clients across a range of contentious matters. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to develop within a specialist practice. • Advise clients on complex criminal litigation, fraud and related matters, • Manage high-value and time-sensitive contentious cases, • Work closely with counsel and other professional advisers on strategic matters, • Provide clear and practical advice to private individuals, business owners and senior professionals, • Liaise with accountants, financial advisers, trustees and other professional stakeholders, • Undertake detailed legal research, analysis and case preparation, • Manage matters with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility, • Develop effective case strategies and provide commercially focused advice, • Build strong client relationships and provide a consistently high level of service, • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider practice, • Qualified Criminal Solicitor with approximately 1–6 years' PQE, • Experience in criminal litigation, fraud and/or white-collar crime, • Private client or tax experience would be advantageous, • Strong academic background, ideally with a minimum 2:1 degree, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Strong understanding of criminal litigation and procedure, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, • Comfortable dealing directly with sophisticated and demanding clients, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex matters under pressure, • Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach, • Salary from £80,000, depending on experience, • Private medical insurance, • Opportunity to work on complex and high-value matters, • Significant client exposure and responsibility, • Close collaboration with experienced practitioners and counsel, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Excellent career progression opportunities, • High-quality Central London working environment, • Ongoing professional development and training #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Corporate M&A Associate to join its highly regarded London corporate practice, with a particular focus on Public M&A. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer with strong UK public M&A experience to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions within an internationally recognised practice and alongside leading practitioners and clients. The successful candidate will work across the full lifecycle of complex public and private M&A transactions, from initial structuring and diligence through to negotiation, execution and closing. The role will have a particular emphasis on UK public company transactions and will involve: • Advising on the application of the UK Listing Rules and UK Takeover Code, • Working on public takeovers and other complex public M&A transactions, • Drafting offer documents for UK public transactions and circulars for UK-listed companies, • Drafting and negotiating key transaction documentation, including:, • Share purchase agreements, • Disclosure schedules, • NDAs, • Joint venture agreements, • Restructuring plans, • Conducting legal and commercial due diligence and identifying and communicating key risks, • Coordinating multiple workstreams and stakeholders throughout transactions, • Working closely with partners, clients, opposing counsel and financial and other professional advisers, • Collaborating with colleagues across different practice areas to deliver integrated client advice, • Contributing to business development, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives We are looking for a UK-qualified corporate solicitor with approximately 4–6 years' PQE and a strong M&A background. The ideal candidate will have: • Significant experience in public M&A, alongside solid private M&A experience, • Strong exposure to UK public takeovers, • Excellent knowledge of the UK Takeover Code and UK Listing Rules, • Experience with joint ventures and/or restructuring transactions, • Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, • The ability to manage multiple complex workstreams effectively and work to demanding deadlines, • Excellent commercial awareness and sound judgement, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, • An interest in cross-border transactions and experience working within an international environment, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the development of junior lawyers through mentoring and training Candidates should ideally have trained and qualified within a leading City or US corporate practice and have experience handling sophisticated, high-value transactions. • The opportunity to join a leading US law firm's London corporate practice, • High-quality exposure to complex UK and cross-border public M&A, • Work alongside highly regarded corporate lawyers and sophisticated international clients, • Exposure to a broad range of public and private transactions, • A collaborative, high-performance environment, • Strong opportunities for career development and increasing responsibility, • The opportunity to build further expertise in public company transactions and cross-border M&A This is a particularly strong opportunity for a 4–6 PQE corporate M&A lawyer with a strong public M&A background who is looking to join a leading US platform and work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years of PQE for a reputable law firm in Staines-upon-Thames.Responsibilities include Wills, Probate, and Tax/Trust matters.Offers flexible working and a good work-life balance.

Join a dynamic growing firm as a Private Client Solicitor/FCILEX (with circa NQ–3 years PQE) in our rapidly growing Private Client team based in Bracknell. Day-today of the role: Managing your own varied Private Client caseload independently Advising across Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Estate

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You will work independently with minimal supervision, combining technical private client expertise with strong client relationship skills. PQE as Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive is expected. JMC Legal Recruitment is representing a Legal 500 ranked private client team seeking an Associate

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