Residential Conveyancer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ residential conveyancing experience (running your own caseload)

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Conveyancer into its Residential Development team, based in Birmingham.

This is a busy, hands-on role within a specialist part exchange team, handling high-volume transactions with quick turnaround times. You will need to be confident running matters from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision, across both freehold and leasehold conveyancing.

You will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, including part exchange matters involving unregistered property. No prior part exchange or plot sales experience is required, but you must be comfortable working at pace and keeping files moving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to completion

• Drafting and issuing conveyancing paperwork

• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries

• Reviewing and reporting on title and searches

• Negotiating and exchanging contracts

• Managing completions and post-completion formalities

• Handling SDLT submissions and Land Registry registrations

• Keeping matters progressing efficiently to meet client turnaround expectations

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience running a residential conveyancing caseload independently (ideally 5+ years’ experience)

• Experience handling both leasehold and freehold conveyancing

• Confidence dealing with title issues and reporting clearly

• Excellent organisation and file management skills

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• Ability to prioritise effectively and work well under pressure

• Proactive mindset, attention to detail, and good IT skills

• Discretion and professionalism at all times

What’s On Offer

• Competitive remuneration with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus

• Sharesave scheme

• Flexible hybrid working (no split stated)

• Strong learning and development support and structured training resources

• Flexible benefits package (including options around annual leave and other benefits, grade dependent)

• Employee wellbeing support (including employee assistance programme)

Location & Working Arrangements

• Birmingham

• Hybrid working available

• Full-time preferred

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.

Employment Associate/Senior Associate

Salary: £50,000-£75,000 + Bonus 

Location: Manchester

Experience: 4+ years PQE 

Join a Leading Tier 2 Ranked Employment Team with Outstanding Career Progression

Are you an ambitious employment lawyer looking to join one of the North's leading employment practices? Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Tier 2 ranked firm, is expanding their employment team across three thriving offices. This is your opportunity to work with an impressive client portfolio spanning SMEs to PLCs, whilst developing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that genuinely invests in your progression.

About the Role

As an Employment Associate or Senior Associate, you'll be at the heart of a busy, high-quality practice advising predominantly private sector respondent clients across diverse sectors including retail, sport, manufacturing, financial services, industrial services and healthcare.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Advisory Work: Providing strategic employment law advice on complex HR matters, workforce management, policies and procedures

• Contentious Matters: Managing Employment Tribunal claims, defending unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, handling TUPE disputes

• Corporate Support: Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, due diligence, and restructuring projects

• Senior Executive Work: Acting for high-net-worth individuals in high-value employment disputes

• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships with opportunities for business development

• Team Collaboration: Working alongside a committed, energetic team on complex, high-value instructions

This role offers genuine variety, from day-to-day advisory work through to complex litigation and corporate support matters, ensuring continuous professional development and engagement.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 4-8 Years PQE in employment law gained at a leading national or regional law firm

• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters

• Experience managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision

• Proven track record in supporting high-value and complex employment instructions

• Corporate support experience (ideally including TUPE, due diligence, and restructuring)

• Excellent client care skills with demonstrable relationship-building abilities

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions

• Genuine passion for business development and career progression

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience advising senior executives on high-value disputes

• Established client following or demonstrable business development success

• Tribunal advocacy experience

• Knowledge of employment aspects of corporate transactions

What's On Offer

Competitive Remuneration Package:

• Salary: £50,000-£75,000 (dependent on experience)

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive pension scheme (group personal pension)

• Private healthcare (grade dependent)

Work-Life Balance:

• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility

• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

Professional Development:

• Extensive learning and development opportunities via dedicated Learn platform

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced partners and senior lawyers

• Clear career progression pathways with genuine promotion opportunities

• Support for professional qualifications and continuous development

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Critical illness benefit

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Perks At Work/Home retail discount platform

• Community Online Academy with free courses (fitness, coding, languages, and more)

Award-Winning Culture:

• Annual Gateley Team Spirit awards recognising excellence

• Gold standard Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter

• Stonewall Diversity Champions

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group supporting over 5,700 active clients, from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. Their employment team is recognised for delivering pragmatic solutions and commercial advice, working as an extension of clients' HR functions.

The team's approach is built on five core values. They pride themselves on fostering talent, providing genuine career development opportunities, and maintaining an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Manchester City Centre. Hybrid working available with flexible arrangements Office Environment: Modern, collaborative workspace with excellent facilities

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious employment lawyer with 4-8 years PQE looking for your next career move with a leading practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch Lee.Hawthorne-Finch@h-fts.com 0333 996 2882

Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices. We value transparency, integrity, and building trusted partnerships. All candidate information is treated confidentially, and we never share your details without your explicit consent.

Employment Associate/Senior Associate

Salary: £50,000-£75,000 + Bonus 

Location: Leeds

Experience: 4+ years PQE 

Join a Leading Tier 2 Ranked Employment Team with Outstanding Career Progression

Are you an ambitious employment lawyer looking to join one of the North's leading employment practices? Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Tier 2 ranked firm, is expanding their employment team across three thriving offices. This is your opportunity to work with an impressive client portfolio spanning SMEs to PLCs, whilst developing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that genuinely invests in your progression.

About the Role

As an Employment Associate or Senior Associate, you'll be at the heart of a busy, high-quality practice advising predominantly private sector respondent clients across diverse sectors including retail, sport, manufacturing, financial services, industrial services and healthcare.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Advisory Work: Providing strategic employment law advice on complex HR matters, workforce management, policies and procedures

• Contentious Matters: Managing Employment Tribunal claims, defending unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, handling TUPE disputes

• Corporate Support: Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, due diligence, and restructuring projects

• Senior Executive Work: Acting for high-net-worth individuals in high-value employment disputes

• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships with opportunities for business development

• Team Collaboration: Working alongside a committed, energetic team on complex, high-value instructions

This role offers genuine variety, from day-to-day advisory work through to complex litigation and corporate support matters, ensuring continuous professional development and engagement.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 4-8 Years PQE in employment law gained at a leading national or regional law firm

• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters

• Experience managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision

• Proven track record in supporting high-value and complex employment instructions

• Corporate support experience (ideally including TUPE, due diligence, and restructuring)

• Excellent client care skills with demonstrable relationship-building abilities

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions

• Genuine passion for business development and career progression

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience advising senior executives on high-value disputes

• Established client following or demonstrable business development success

• Tribunal advocacy experience

• Knowledge of employment aspects of corporate transactions

What's On Offer

Competitive Remuneration Package:

• Salary: £50,000-£75,000 (dependent on experience)

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive pension scheme (group personal pension)

• Private healthcare (grade dependent)

Work-Life Balance:

• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility

• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

Professional Development:

• Extensive learning and development opportunities via dedicated Learn platform

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced partners and senior lawyers

• Clear career progression pathways with genuine promotion opportunities

• Support for professional qualifications and continuous development

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Critical illness benefit

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Perks At Work/Home retail discount platform

• Community Online Academy with free courses (fitness, coding, languages, and more)

Award-Winning Culture:

• Annual Gateley Team Spirit awards recognising excellence

• Gold standard Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter

• Stonewall Diversity Champions

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group supporting over 5,700 active clients, from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. Their employment team is recognised for delivering pragmatic solutions and commercial advice, working as an extension of clients' HR functions.

The team's approach is built on five core values. They pride themselves on fostering talent, providing genuine career development opportunities, and maintaining an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds City Centre. Hybrid working available with flexible arrangements Office Environment: Modern, collaborative workspace with excellent facilities

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious employment lawyer with 4-8 years PQE looking for your next career move with a leading practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch Lee.Hawthorne-Finch@h-fts.com 0333 996 2882

Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices. We value transparency, integrity, and building trusted partnerships. All candidate information is treated confidentially, and we never share your details without your explicit consent.

Employment Associate/Senior Associate

Salary: £50,000-£75,000 + Bonus 

Location: Nottingham

Experience: 4+ years PQE 

Join a Leading Tier 2 Ranked Employment Team with Outstanding Career Progression

Are you an ambitious employment lawyer looking to join one of the North's leading employment practices? Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Tier 2 ranked firm, is expanding their employment team across three thriving offices. This is your opportunity to work with an impressive client portfolio spanning SMEs to PLCs, whilst developing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that genuinely invests in your progression.

About the Role

As an Employment Associate or Senior Associate, you'll be at the heart of a busy, high-quality practice advising predominantly private sector respondent clients across diverse sectors including retail, sport, manufacturing, financial services, industrial services and healthcare.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Advisory Work: Providing strategic employment law advice on complex HR matters, workforce management, policies and procedures

• Contentious Matters: Managing Employment Tribunal claims, defending unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, handling TUPE disputes

• Corporate Support: Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, due diligence, and restructuring projects

• Senior Executive Work: Acting for high-net-worth individuals in high-value employment disputes

• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships with opportunities for business development

• Team Collaboration: Working alongside a committed, energetic team on complex, high-value instructions

This role offers genuine variety, from day-to-day advisory work through to complex litigation and corporate support matters, ensuring continuous professional development and engagement.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 4-8 Years PQE in employment law gained at a leading national or regional law firm

• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters

• Experience managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision

• Proven track record in supporting high-value and complex employment instructions

• Corporate support experience (ideally including TUPE, due diligence, and restructuring)

• Excellent client care skills with demonstrable relationship-building abilities

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions

• Genuine passion for business development and career progression

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience advising senior executives on high-value disputes

• Established client following or demonstrable business development success

• Tribunal advocacy experience

• Knowledge of employment aspects of corporate transactions

What's On Offer

Competitive Remuneration Package:

• Salary: £50,000-£75,000 (dependent on experience)

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive pension scheme (group personal pension)

• Private healthcare (grade dependent)

Work-Life Balance:

• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility

• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance

Professional Development:

• Extensive learning and development opportunities via dedicated Learn platform

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced partners and senior lawyers

• Clear career progression pathways with genuine promotion opportunities

• Support for professional qualifications and continuous development

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Critical illness benefit

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Perks At Work/Home retail discount platform

• Community Online Academy with free courses (fitness, coding, languages, and more)

Award-Winning Culture:

• Annual Gateley Team Spirit awards recognising excellence

• Gold standard Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter

• Stonewall Diversity Champions

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group supporting over 5,700 active clients, from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. Their employment team is recognised for delivering pragmatic solutions and commercial advice, working as an extension of clients' HR functions.

The team's approach is built on five core values. They pride themselves on fostering talent, providing genuine career development opportunities, and maintaining an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Nottingham City Centre. Hybrid working available with flexible arrangements Office Environment: Modern, collaborative workspace with excellent facilities

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious employment lawyer with 4-8 years PQE looking for your next career move with a leading practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch Lee.Hawthorne-Finch@h-fts.com 0333 996 2882

Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices. We value transparency, integrity, and building trusted partnerships. All candidate information is treated confidentially, and we never share your details without your explicit consent.

Banking & Finance Solicitor

Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 (DOE) + Bonus

Location: Birmingham

Experience: 4–7 years’ PQE 

Are you seeking exposure to a broad range of high-value banking transactions in a collaborative, nationally recognised team? Our client’s Banking & Finance group is known for its sharp commercial edge and is the go-to advisor for complex matters, acting for major UK financial institutions, challenger banks, specialist lenders, and a wide range of borrowers across the UK, Europe, and the US.

The Opportunity

• Advise on general banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and asset-based lending

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, LMA agreements, credit agreements, and related documentation

• Act for major clearing banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders, and borrower clients

• Support private equity, management teams, and debt funders on a range of debt structures (including unitranche and mezzanine/second lien)

• Work on real estate acquisitions, investments, developments, and portfolio management

• Engage in business development activities as part of a rapidly growing national team

• Benefit from a supportive team culture dedicated to your personal and professional development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with 4–7 years’ PQE in banking & finance

• Strong technical and negotiation skills

• Experience drafting facility agreements and related banking documentation

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels

• Team player with a proactive, “can do” attitude and the ability to work under pressure

• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary £65,000 – £85,000 (DOE) plus bonus

• Flexible and hybrid working encouraged

• Clear progression framework and individual career development plans

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities via the firm’s Learn platform

• Comprehensive benefits: generous annual leave (with option to purchase extra days), cycle to work, critical illness cover, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more (grade dependent)

• Perks At Work/Home: retail benefits, Community Online Academy, and access to free courses (fitness, coding, languages, etc.)

• Vibrant social scene and regular recognition through annual team awards

• Inclusive, diverse, and wellbeing-focused firm culture

About Our Client

Our client is a leading national legal and professional services group, supporting over 5,700 clients from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. The team is forward-thinking, solution-driven, and values ambition, collaboration, and personal growth. Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are central to the firm’s culture, recognised by The Law Society and Stonewall.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham city centre. Modern offices with excellent transport links and amenities. Hybrid/flexible working available and encouraged.

How to Apply

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

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Real Estate Partner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £110,000-170,000 depending on experience and interview performance. 

Experience: Partner level

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role within a well-established real estate practice with a strong regional focus and national reach.

You'll be a commercial real estate specialist with a proven track record in development and real estate investment work, and the ambition to grow a client base in Manchester and the wider North West. A portable following is important for this hire.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a commercial real estate practice in Manchester

• Advise on development and investment matters, working across a broad real estate offering

• Build and deepen client relationships, developing new work and expanding existing accounts

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across complementary practice areas

• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to lawyers within the team

• Play a visible role in business development, networking and market profile

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Partner-level commercial real estate experience

• Strong background in development and real estate investment work

• Demonstrable business development capability and a strong network

• A portable following (or a clear, credible plan to build one quickly)

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Collaborative approach and strong commercial judgement

Desirable

• Experience working across a broad real estate platform (including landlord and tenant and mixed-use development)

• Track record of cross-selling and working closely with other practice areas

What's On Offer

• Market-leading remuneration + bonus (partner level)

• Manchester location

• A genuine leadership opportunity with scope to shape and grow the practice

• Strong national platform and cross-disciplinary support

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-regarded real estate practice advising on commercial development, investment and wider property matters. The team is known for its technical strength, commercial approach and collaborative culture.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns 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.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Manchester, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Manchester location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns 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.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Birmingham, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns 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.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Leeds, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Leeds location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns 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.

Construction Legal Director

Location: Leeds

Salary: £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 8+ years’ PQE

This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior construction lawyer to join a national Construction team in Leeds, with a workload that is predominantly contentious, alongside the opportunity to support on non-contentious projects.

If you enjoy complex disputes, working closely with colleagues and clients, and you’re motivated by building relationships and developing a profile in the market, this role offers strong platform and progression.

The Opportunity

• Advise on a broad range of construction disputes and contentious matters

• Support on non-contentious construction projects where required

• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex, high-value matters

• Manage matters with appropriate autonomy and supervision

• Build trusted client relationships and deliver clear, commercial advice

• Play an active role in business development and networking

• Take advantage of structured training and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 8+ years’ PQE with strong construction law experience

• Solid experience advising on contentious construction / disputes matters

• Strong understanding of fundamental construction law

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Commercial mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience spanning both contentious and non-contentious construction work

• Experience gained within a broader commercial disputes or projects practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Leeds location

• Predominantly contentious construction work within a national team

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice, known for a straight-talking, solutions-led approach and a collaborative culture. The team supports a wide client base across the UK and invests in training, mentoring and long-term progression.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns 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.