Family Solicitor 

Location: Nottinghamshire - New office Opening 

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: NQ or above

If you’re an NQ or junior family solicitor who wants proper support, a sensible caseload, and the chance to help shape something new without being left to sink or swim, this is a genuinely interesting opportunity.

Our client is looking to hire a Family Solicitor to support the launch and development of a new office in the Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire area. You’ll be linked to an established office and will receive supervision and guidance from an experienced solicitor, while also having the autonomy to build your confidence and capability over time.

You’ll manage, with appropriate supervision, a private family law caseload and play a part in helping the firm establish a local presence. This will suit someone who is commercially aware, enjoys building relationships, and is happy getting involved in networking and business development alongside fee earning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a private family law caseload, subject to appropriate supervision

• Advising clients on divorce and dissolution

• Handling financial remedy proceedings

• Dealing with private children matters

• Assisting with non-molestation orders and occupation orders

• Providing case support to a senior colleague based in an established office

• Drafting correspondence, statements, applications and agreements

• Attending client meetings and hearings where appropriate

• Contributing to the launch and development of the new office through networking and business development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (NQ to junior level) or equivalent experience

• Practical private family law experience and confidence progressing matters day to day

• Strong client-care and communication skills

• Clear drafting and good attention to detail

• Organised approach and ability to manage deadlines

• Commercial awareness and willingness to contribute to business development

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £38,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Supportive supervision and guidance from an experienced solicitor

• Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a new office

• Stable workflow and long-term progression prospects

Working Arrangements

This role will cover the Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire area and will be linked to an established office for supervision and support. Working pattern and flexibility can be discussed.

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 are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Location: Hull

Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Experienced paralegal level

If you’re an experienced family paralegal who enjoys private client work, wants a steady flow of files, and values proper support, this is a great opportunity to join a busy, well-established team.

Our client is looking for an Experienced Family Law Paralegal for their Hull office. You’ll support a senior fee earner and play a key role in keeping matters moving, with real responsibility and day-to-day client contact.

This is a hands-on role for someone who already understands private family work and can confidently support a busy caseload. You’ll be trusted to manage key tasks, keep files organised, and help deliver a calm, professional service to clients at what is often a stressful time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting a senior fee earner on a busy private family law caseload

• Taking client instructions and assisting with day-to-day case progression

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents under supervision where required

• Preparing court bundles and supporting hearing preparation

• Liaising with clients, courts and third parties to progress matters efficiently

• Maintaining accurate file notes and keeping case management systems up to date

• Managing deadlines and helping ensure matters run smoothly from start to finish

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial practical experience in private family law in a paralegal capacity

• Confidence supporting a busy caseload and prioritising competing deadlines

• Strong drafting, organisation and attention to detail

• Professional, empathetic client-care skills

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time role

• Supportive team environment with clear supervision

• Stable workflow and the chance to develop further within private family law

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Hull and is office based.

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 are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: Near York (hybrid)

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE level

Our client is building something a bit different, delivering big-firm expertise with a boutique, human approach. They work with ambitious founders, SMEs and high-growth businesses, providing pragmatic legal support through fixed price projects and monthly subscriptions.

They are now looking for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to lead and grow their commercial property offering. This is a key hire for someone who wants real ownership, the chance to shape a service line, and the space to build long-term client relationships in a genuinely supportive, grown-up environment.

This role blends high-quality fee earning with strategy and growth. You will manage your own varied caseload, work closely with leadership on developing the commercial property proposition, and collaborate across the wider team to support corporate and commercial work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on a wide range of commercial property matters for SMEs, founder-led businesses and high-growth companies

• Managing your own caseload of landlord and tenant matters including negotiating leases, renewals, licences to alter, assignments, underleases, rent deposit deeds and related documentation

• Acting on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property, including due diligence, reviewing title documentation and negotiating transaction documents

• Advising on property aspects of corporate transactions, working closely with the corporate team on acquisitions, disposals, investments and restructures

• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice on property management issues including lease interpretation, dilapidations, service charge matters and day-to-day property queries

• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion, taking responsibility for client relationships, timetables and delivery of work

• Liaising directly with clients, landlords, tenants, agents, lenders and other professional advisers throughout transactions

• Building and developing long-term client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser as client businesses grow

• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial, employment, IP and data protection to provide joined-up advice

• Playing a role in business development and contributing to market profile through networking, marketing initiatives, events and client education

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience handling a broad mix of commercial property matters

• Confidence running matters end-to-end and managing competing deadlines

• Commercial approach and strong client relationship skills

• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and practice areas

• Interest in helping shape and grow a service line, including business development activity

What’s On Offer

• Grown-up flexibility and autonomy

• 5% employer pension contribution (matched with 5% employee contribution)

• Comprehensive health insurance (with option to add dependants at your cost)

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Income protection

• Employee assistance programme

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Hybrid working

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Employment Law Paralegal

Location: Near York (hybrid)

Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Paralegal level

Our client is building something a bit different, delivering big-firm expertise with a boutique, human approach. They work with ambitious founders, SMEs and high-growth businesses, providing pragmatic legal support through fixed price projects and monthly subscriptions.

They are now looking for an ambitious Employment Paralegal to join the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive environment with ongoing training.

You will support the Employment team on a wide variety of matters, acting predominantly for employers across both contentious and non-contentious work. You will get hands-on exposure to advisory work, tribunal support, drafting, and employment elements of corporate transactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the team on a broad range of employment law matters for employer clients

• Assisting with day-to-day advisory work including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, sickness absence, redundancies, restructures and exits

• Supporting Employment Tribunal matters, including preparing bundles, drafting chronologies, witness statements, schedules of loss, instructions to counsel, and liaising with clients throughout the process

• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation including contracts, service agreements, staff handbooks, policies and settlement agreements

• Carrying out legal research and preparing practical, commercially focused summaries

• Liaising directly with clients and helping to manage matters from instruction through to completion under supervision

• Supporting corporate transactions through employment due diligence and assisting with employment aspects of acquisitions, disposals and investments

• Assisting with TUPE matters including business transfers, outsourcing arrangements and workforce reorganisations

• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted part of the wider advisory team

• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial, IP, data protection and commercial property

• Supporting business development activity through events, marketing initiatives and client education

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an employment law environment (paralegal or similar)

• Genuine interest in employment law and a proactive, can-do approach

• Strong drafting, written communication and attention to detail

• Confident with organisation and time management, able to prioritise competing tasks

• Comfortable working as part of a team and using your own initiative

• Strong IT skills

What’s On Offer

• Grown-up flexibility and autonomy

• 5% employer pension contribution (matched with 5% employee contribution)

• Comprehensive health insurance (with option to add dependants at your cost)

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Employee assistance programme

• Income protection

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Hybrid working

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer 

Location: Near York (hybrid)

Salary: £80,000 to £110,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

Our client is building something a bit different, delivering big-firm expertise with a boutique, human approach. They work with ambitious founders, SMEs and high-growth businesses, providing pragmatic legal support through fixed price projects and monthly subscriptions.

This is a lead role for a senior Corporate M&A lawyer who wants to shape and grow a corporate offering, work closely with leadership on strategy, and build long-term client relationships. If you enjoy being hands-on, commercially minded, and you like the idea of doing high-quality work without the usual baggage, this is worth a conversation.

You will lead a variety of corporate transactions and help build and develop the corporate team as the firm scales. You will also play a key role in business development and in raising the firm’s profile in the market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, angel and private equity investments, and restructures

• Handling general corporate advisory work including shareholder agreements, corporate structures and corporate governance

• Advising on EMI schemes and other share incentives

• Building and leading the corporate team as the practice grows

• Managing and developing key client and intermediary relationships

• Working closely with colleagues across commercial, IP, data protection, employment and commercial property

• Contributing to business development and profile raising activity

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE and strong Corporate M&A experience

• Comfortable leading matters end-to-end and advising founders and senior stakeholders

• Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-led approach

• Confident relationship builder, able to win work and grow a client base

• Collaborative leadership style, with interest in mentoring and building a team

What’s On Offer

• Grown-up flexibility and autonomy to shape your role

• 5% employer pension contribution (matched with 5% employee contribution)

• Comprehensive health insurance (with option to add dependants at your cost)

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Employee assistance programme

• Income protection

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Hybrid working

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Corporate Partner / Senior Lawyer (Partnership Track)

Location: London

Salary: £140,000 to £220,000 (depending on experience and following)

Experience: Legal Director / Senior Associate (partnership ready) to Partner

Our client is looking to add a Corporate Partner into its thriving London Corporate team. This is a strong opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer who wants a genuine platform to grow a practice, lead from the front, and build something long-term within a collaborative national firm.

The team has a strong reputation and an impressive client base, with a focus on M&A for owner-managed businesses, private equity and venture capital. The role is London-led, with clear ambition to strengthen London capability and continue building market presence.

You will be a key leader in London, contributing to growth plans in the owner-managed business space and wider corporate offering. You will attract new clients, deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice, and support the team in meeting client needs as the practice continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering corporate transactions, with a focus on M&A for owner-managed businesses, private equity and venture capital work

• Building and developing a sustainable pipeline through business development and relationship-led work winning

• Managing and growing key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser

• Supporting and developing the wider team, contributing to a high-performing culture

• Working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver joined-up advice where needed

• Contributing to the ongoing growth strategy for the London corporate practice

• Working to agreed financial and performance targets

What We’re Looking For

• Partner, Legal Director, or Senior Associate ready for partnership

• Strong corporate law experience, with exposure to M&A and related corporate advisory work

• Commercially minded, with strong client relationship skills

• Strong business development capability, with evidence of winning work

• A client following is welcomed, or a clear and credible plan to build one in London

• Collaborative leadership style, with a genuine interest in growing a team and supporting others

• Committed to delivering outstanding client service

What’s On Offer

• A genuine partnership platform with clear ambition to grow the London corporate practice

• Access to a national client base and internal referral network

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

Working Arrangements

• Permanent

• London based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Real Estate Solicitor

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 0 to 2 years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a junior Real Estate Solicitor into a high-performing London team, working on a broad mix of commercial property matters.

This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2 PQE solicitor who wants strong exposure to quality work, a genuinely client-facing role, and the support of a busy team where you can build confidence quickly. The work is varied and will suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, managing priorities, and building strong working relationships.

You will manage your own caseload with support from more senior colleagues, while also assisting across the wider team. The work covers a broad range of commercial property, including landlord and tenant, sales and purchases, property management, real estate finance and security, corporate real estate support and cross-border support. Experience of development and regeneration work is an advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of commercial real estate matters

• Supporting other members of the team on live transactions and advisory work

• Drafting and preparing a range of property documents

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external parties

• Supervising and developing more junior colleagues where required

• Ensuring work is produced to a high standard and in line with agreed deadlines

• Managing your time effectively and prioritising competing tasks

• Completing MI procedures as required

• Working to agreed financial and chargeable targets and KPIs

• Complying with relevant policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 0 to 2 years’ PQE

• Experience of, and genuine interest in, commercial real estate work

• Development and regeneration exposure is an advantage

• Strong academics and technical knowledge

• Strong organisation and time management, able to prioritise under pressure

• Confident communicator with strong team working skills

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail

• Flexible approach and willingness to get involved across a varied workload

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

• Ongoing learning and development, including mentoring and leadership development

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• London based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Construction Law – Principal Associate (Disputes)

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a Principal Associate into its nationally recognised Construction team, based in Liverpool, with a primary focus on contentious construction work.

This is a great move if you want a disputes-led construction role with variety, high-value matters, and the support of a broader Real Estate platform. You’ll work across a wide range of sectors and will be trusted to run matters with autonomy, while collaborating closely with colleagues on complex, multi-party disputes.

The team advises on construction risk management from procurement through to completion, and acts for a broad client base across both private and public sector. From a disputes perspective, you’ll be involved in adjudication, arbitration, TCC proceedings, mediation and expert determination. While the role is disputes-first, non-contentious experience (JCT, NEC4 and related documents) is valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a disputes-focused construction caseload, including running adjudications

• Advising clients on construction dispute resolution, including adjudication and mediation

• Drafting key documents including correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and attendance notes

• Supporting colleagues with their caseloads across contentious matters, and non-contentious work where applicable

• Advising on construction risk management and strategy

• Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity

• Working to agreed financial and chargeable targets and KPIs

• Ensuring deadlines and quality measures are met

• Working in line with internal policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in construction law

• Strong contentious construction experience, with the ability to lead and run a disputes caseload

• Experience of adjudication is essential

• Non-contentious experience is valued but not essential (including JCT, NEC4 and related documents)

• Strong technical ability and sound judgement

• Excellent organisation and time management, comfortable managing competing deadlines

• Confident communicator with strong client handling skills

• Collaborative approach and strong team working skills

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

• Ongoing learning and development, including mentoring and leadership development

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Liverpool based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Construction Law – Principal Associate (Disputes)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a Principal Associate into its nationally recognised Construction team, based in Birmingham, with a primary focus on contentious construction work.

This is a great move if you want a disputes-led construction role with variety, high-value matters, and the support of a broader Real Estate platform. You’ll work across a wide range of sectors and will be trusted to run matters with autonomy, while collaborating closely with colleagues on complex, multi-party disputes.

The team advises on construction risk management from procurement through to completion, and acts for a broad client base across both private and public sector. From a disputes perspective, you’ll be involved in adjudication, arbitration, TCC proceedings, mediation and expert determination. While the role is disputes-first, non-contentious experience (JCT, NEC4 and related documents) is valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a disputes-focused construction caseload, including running adjudications

• Advising clients on construction dispute resolution, including adjudication and mediation

• Drafting key documents including correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and attendance notes

• Supporting colleagues with their caseloads across contentious matters, and non-contentious work where applicable

• Advising on construction risk management and strategy

• Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity

• Working to agreed financial and chargeable targets and KPIs

• Ensuring deadlines and quality measures are met

• Working in line with internal policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in construction law

• Strong contentious construction experience, with the ability to lead and run a disputes caseload

• Experience of adjudication is essential

• Non-contentious experience is valued but not essential (including JCT, NEC4 and related documents)

• Strong technical ability and sound judgement

• Excellent organisation and time management, comfortable managing competing deadlines

• Confident communicator with strong client handling skills

• Collaborative approach and strong team working skills

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

• Ongoing learning and development, including mentoring and leadership development

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Birmingham based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.

Insolvency Partner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £110,000 to £180,000 (depending on experience and following)

Experience: Senior Associate to Partner (with a strong BD track record)

Our client is investing in the continued growth of its Insolvency and Recoveries team and is keen to speak with both Partners seeking a new platform and Senior Associates ready to step into Partnership.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a collaborative national team with access to high-quality work, strong internal referral routes, and clear investment in growth. If you are looking for a role where you can build and shape a practice, with the backing of a wider full-service firm, this is well worth a conversation.

You will advise on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and recoveries matters, working closely with colleagues across litigation, banking, corporate, real estate and regulatory to deliver joined-up solutions for clients facing complex financial challenges.

The role can be shaped around your experience and practice, with a clear focus on business development and building a sustainable pipeline.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on contentious and non-contentious personal and corporate insolvency matters

• Supporting business recovery and restructuring work, including distress and turnaround situations

• Handling insolvency litigation, including director disqualification matters where relevant

• Advising on debt recovery, enforcement, secured lending and security issues

• Supporting work involving winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings

• Advising on restructuring solutions, including CVAs and pre-pack administrations where appropriate

• Working closely with colleagues across related practice areas to deliver joined-up advice

• Developing and growing client relationships and generating new work

• Contributing to team leadership, mentoring and wider practice development (level dependent)

• Working to agreed financial and performance targets

What We’re Looking For

• Senior Associate or Partner level lawyer with insolvency and recoveries experience

• Strong technical expertise and sound commercial judgement

• A genuine interest in business development, with a track record of winning work

• A client following is welcomed, or a clear and credible plan to build one

• Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills

• Collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to a growing national team

What’s On Offer

• A supportive route to Partnership (where relevant)

• A platform to grow your practice with access to a national client base and referral network

• High-quality, complex work with variety across contentious and non-contentious matters

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

Working Arrangements

• Permanent

• Birmingham based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (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. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.