Employment Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £42,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor into its York office.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with support from a Director and genuine scope to take ownership of a profitable caseload. You’ll advise a broad client base on day-to-day employment issues and more complex matters, while also playing a visible role in the growth of the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of employment matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Advising employers and employees on a range of contentious and non-contentious issues

• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, service agreements and workplace policies

• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and absence issues

• Supporting clients with restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters where required

• Advising on settlement agreements and negotiating exits

• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings and witness statements where required

• Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documentation

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legal and procedural developments through training and research

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

• Ensuring work is billed appropriately and supporting the recovery of billed costs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ PQE in employment law (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £42,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Wills and Probate Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Wills and Probate Solicitor into its York office. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with the support of a Director and real scope to take ownership of a varied private client caseload.

You’ll be trusted to run matters end-to-end, deliver practical, commercial advice to clients, and play a genuine part in the growth of the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of Wills and Probate matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Advising on Wills, estate planning and related documentation

• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

• Handling Probate applications and estate administration

• Advising on deeds of variation

• Supporting on Court of Protection applications where required

• Taking responsibility for more complex or higher value matters as your experience develops

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legislation and case law, and taking ownership of your CPD

• Supporting the introduction of new systems and working confidently with IT and case management tools

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ PQE in Wills and Probate / private client work (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, client-focused approach

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience handling more complex or higher value estates

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £42,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor into its York office.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with support from a Director and real scope to take ownership of a profitable caseload. You’ll provide practical, commercial advice to a varied client base and play a genuine part in the growth of the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of commercial property matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Handling freehold sales and purchases, transfers of property and refinance matters

• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including drafting and negotiating leases

• Drafting and negotiating conditional contracts and development agreements, including overage agreements

• Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documentation

• Taking responsibility for more complex or higher value matters as your experience develops

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legal and procedural developments through training and research

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

• Ensuring work is billed appropriately and supporting the recovery of billed costs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ PQE in commercial property (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of development work (including conditional contracts and overage)

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £42,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £42,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor into its York office.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious litigator who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with support from a Director and real scope to take ownership of a profitable caseload. You’ll provide practical, commercially focused litigation advice and play a genuine part in the growth of the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of property litigation matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Advising landlords and tenants on a wide range of disputes

• Handling property contract disputes and related claims

• Advising on property insolvency issues where relevant

• Dealing with rights of way, adverse possession and restrictive covenant disputes

• Advising on dilapidations and related claims

• Drafting and serving statutory and contractual notices

• Drafting pleadings and witness statements, including in support of applications

• Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documentation

• Taking responsibility for more complex or higher value matters as your experience develops

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legal and procedural developments through training and research

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

• Ensuring work is billed appropriately and supporting the recovery of billed costs

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience handling a broad range of property disputes, including rights of way, adverse possession and restrictive covenants

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £42,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Location: York

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

Experience: 2+ years’ experience as a Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Conveyancing Assistant into its York office.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy, well-established team where you’ll support residential solicitors across the full conveyancing lifecycle, from instruction through to post-completion. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and want genuine development opportunities, this could be a strong next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting residential solicitors with conveyancing matters up to and following completion

• Providing purchase, sale and remortgage quotes to clients

• Preparing estimates of costs and initial client paperwork

• Handling identification documents and supporting AML processes

• Keeping clients updated throughout the transaction in a professional and efficient manner

• Requesting searches, redemption statements, deeds and other documents from the Land Registry, search providers, lenders and other third parties

• Drafting contract packs to a buyer’s solicitor

• Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties by phone, email and in person

• Ensuring client information is recorded accurately within the case management system

• Saving documents correctly and maintaining consistent file naming within the case management system

• Preparing bills and supporting financial documentation

• Supporting exchange of contracts and organising completions

• Updating and closing matter files and maintaining accurate client data

• Completing post-completion work, including SDLT returns, Land Registry applications and deeds schedules

• Supporting compliance with quality standards, company policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• At least 2 years’ experience working as a Residential Conveyancing Assistant

• Good working knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion

• Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately

• Confident prioritising tasks and managing conflicting priorities

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

• Competent with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and confident using a legal case management system

Desirable

• Experience preparing bills and handling financial documentation

• Experience drafting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £24,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

• A busy, supportive team environment with strong day-to-day exposure to a full conveyancing caseload

• Clear opportunities for career development as the team continues to grow

• A role that offers variety across pre-completion and post-completion work

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000

Experience: 4+ years PQE (Contentious Construction)

This is a strong opportunity for a contentious construction solicitor who wants high-quality work, genuine exposure to complex disputes, and the chance to grow with a specialist construction practice.

Our client is an award-winning, construction and engineering focused firm with an established reputation in the sector. The practice advises across the full lifecycle of construction and engineering matters, including dispute resolution and contract support, and is backed by a wider legal services group, offering additional stability and a strong platform for growth.

You’ll join a busy team handling complex disputes and working closely with clients in the construction and engineering industries.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support a specialist contentious construction practice, advising on a varied caseload which is likely to include:

• Construction and engineering disputes across a range of sectors

• Adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation

• Disputes arising from standard form contracts (including JCT and NEC)

• Claims involving defects, delay, disruption and payment issues

• Working closely with clients, experts and counsel to progress matters efficiently

• Contributing to the continued growth of the team through excellent client service and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 4+ years PQE with a strong grounding in contentious construction matters

• Experience of managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Confident communication style and a client-focused approach

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

• Commercial mindset and interest in developing long-term within a specialist practice

Desirable

• Experience of adjudication and/or arbitration

• Exposure to disputes involving professional negligence, consultants or collateral warranties

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

• High-quality, complex contentious construction work with strong client exposure

• Clear scope to develop with the team as the practice continues to grow

• Backing of a wider legal services group, offering stability and longer-term progression

• Hybrid working

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Leeds-based

• Hybrid working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Contentious Construction Legal Director/Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £110,000 to £160,000 (salaried partner) plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior level, significant contentious construction disputes experience

Our client is looking to appoint a senior contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a genuine leadership hire with scope to shape the disputes offering, develop client relationships, and support the wider team as it continues to grow.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to clients, taking ownership of complex matters, and helping to build a high-performing team. The firm offers a modern, supportive environment with a strong focus on retaining and developing its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including high-value and strategically important disputes

• Advising across the full disputes lifecycle, including pre-action strategy, adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and settlement

• Handling claims involving defects, delay and disruption, payment disputes, final accounts, professional negligence and related issues

• Supporting clients across the construction supply chain (for example employers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants)

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, supporting their technical development and confidence with clients

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider disputes and real estate teams to provide joined-up advice

• Contributing to business development, including relationship management, pitching, thought leadership and profile raising

What We’re Looking For

• Strong track record in contentious construction disputes within private practice

• Comfortable running complex matters with minimal supervision and taking ownership of strategy

• Confident communicator who can build trust quickly with clients and colleagues

• Experience of supervising others and supporting team development

• Commercial approach and appetite for business development

What’s On Offer

• Salaried partner level package: £90,000 to £150,000 plus bonus and benefits

• Hybrid working

• High quality work and a clear platform to build and grow a practice

• Supportive culture with a genuine focus on development and retention

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working is available. The role is based in Leeds.

How to Apply

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Senior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus and benefits

Experience: 4 to 7 PQE

Our client is looking to hire a non-contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys drafting, negotiating and advising on construction documentation, and who wants to build a long-term platform within a supportive and collaborative firm.

You will work closely with colleagues across real estate, projects and disputes, advising a wide range of clients on the legal and commercial aspects of construction and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of construction and engineering documents

• Advising on procurement routes, risk allocation and contract strategy

• Supporting clients through project lifecycles, including variations, extensions of time, payment provisions and termination

• Advising on consultant appointments and collateral warranties

• Working collaboratively with disputes colleagues where issues escalate into claims

• Supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring more junior team members

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in non-contentious construction work within private practice

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, commercial approach to risk

• Comfortable managing matters with appropriate supervision and delivering a high standard of client service

• Experience supervising others and taking ownership of workstreams is preferred

• A collaborative mindset and interest in developing your career in Leeds

What’s On Offer

• High-quality work and a strong pipeline

• Clear progression and investment in development and retention

• Hybrid working

• Bonus and benefits package

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds with hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director/Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £105,000 to £150,000 (salaried partner) + bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior level (Legal Director/Partner)

Our client is looking to appoint a senior non-contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a strategic hire with real scope to lead key relationships, shape the offering, and support growth across the wider real estate and projects practice.

The role is focused on advising on construction and engineering documentation and risk across a broad range of developments and infrastructure-style projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on non-contentious construction matters, acting as the senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction and engineering documents

• Advising on procurement strategy, contract negotiation, risk allocation and project delivery issues

• Supporting clients through the project lifecycle, including variations, extensions of time, payment mechanisms and termination provisions

• Advising on consultant appointments, collateral warranties and related security packages

• Supervising and mentoring lawyers within the team, supporting technical development and consistent quality

• Supporting business development, including cross-selling, pitching, panel work and profile-raising in the Leeds market

What We’re Looking For

• Strong private practice experience in non-contentious construction

• Excellent drafting skills and confident commercial judgement

• Comfortable leading matters and advising stakeholders at senior level

• Experience supervising others and taking ownership of delivery and client service

• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in building a long-term platform in Leeds

What’s On Offer

• Senior role with influence over client relationships and team direction

• High-quality work and a strong pipeline

• Supportive, collegiate culture with clear investment in development and retention

• Hybrid working

• Bonus and benefits package

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds with hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Residential Property Lawyer (Conveyancing)

Location: East Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Experienced Residential Property Lawyer (qualified or equivalent experience)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a well-established Yorkshire law firm with multiple offices across the region. You’ll manage a varied conveyancing caseload with a high level of autonomy, supported by established systems and a collaborative team, alongside flexible working hours and genuine business development opportunities.

The Opportunity

• Run your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion with a high level of autonomy

• Handle a broad mix of matters including freehold, leasehold and new build transactions

• Manage remortgages, transfers of equity and more complex residential property work as required

• Deliver excellent client care and build strong relationships throughout the transaction process

• Network with local estate agents and develop referral relationships to support team growth

• Work efficiently and accurately, maintaining high standards across all files

• Collaborate with colleagues within a supportive conveyancing department with established processes

• Keep up to date with developments in residential property law and conveyancing practice

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong residential conveyancing experience with the ability to manage a caseload independently

• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures

• Excellent client care skills and confidence building trusted relationships

• Organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing deadlines

• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach and pride in end-to-end case management

• Team player who will fit well within a supportive culture

Desirable

• Interest in business development and networking with local professionals

• Experience handling more complex residential conveyancing matters

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

• Multiple office locations across Yorkshire

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

• High level of autonomy over your caseload

• Strong existing referral relationships and steady workflow

• Supportive team environment with established systems and processes

• Professional development opportunities within a successful practice

• Recognition and reward for contribution to team success

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm with multiple offices across the region, providing legal services to individuals and businesses. They are known for a client-focused approach, supportive culture, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance, with a strong reputation for residential conveyancing across Yorkshire.

Location & Working Arrangements

Yorkshire, with multiple office locations. Flexible working hours are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.