Private Client Solicitor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £48,000 to £60,000

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a Private Client Solicitor who enjoys building long-term client relationships, running your own matters and playing a visible role in business development, this is a strong opportunity with a well-established firm in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Our client is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join a busy team and take ownership of a varied caseload. This role suits someone who is commercially minded, takes pride in excellent client care and is comfortable contributing to the wider growth of the firm.

You will handle private client matters from instruction through to completion, with an emphasis on quality, risk management and strong financial hygiene. The role includes involvement in marketing and networking, developing work from existing clients and building new relationships with referrers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a mixed private client caseload, including wills, probate and estate administration

• Providing clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client care throughout

• Running matters efficiently, accurately and in line with quality and risk management procedures

• Managing work in progress, billing and cash collection, including requesting monies on account where appropriate

• Supporting strong file management, time recording and timely billing

• Supervising support services for your matters, including working effectively with your secretary

• Contributing to marketing and business development activity at firmwide and departmental level

• Developing new work from existing clients and building an external network of contacts and referrers

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with private client experience (PQE flexible for the right person)

• Confident running matters and managing client relationships day to day

• Strong attention to detail and a consistent, accurate approach to file handling

• Commercial awareness, including comfort with billing, WIP and cash collection

• Interest in business development, networking and growing a personal profile

• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £48,000 to £60,000

• Hybrid and flexible working options (where the role allows)

• Clear expectations and support around billing, WIP and cash collection

• A role with visible impact and genuine scope to develop client relationships and referrer networks

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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 always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Newcastle-upn-Tyne

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

If you are a Property Litigation solicitor who enjoys technical disputes, taking ownership of files, and building long-term client relationships, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Newcastle team with a varied contentious property caseload.

Our client is looking to hire an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to run matters independently, support the development of the department, and contribute to business development and referrer relationships.

You will handle a broad range of property disputes across both commercial and residential property. The role offers real variety, with a mix of court-driven work and advisory matters, and the chance to play a key role in growing the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Handling forfeiture and possession claims across commercial and residential properties

• Advising on rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR

• Advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements (such as rights of way)

• Supporting on enfranchisement matters, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions

• Delivering accurate, reliable work in line with quality and risk management procedures

• Managing WIP, billing and cash collection effectively

• Developing work from existing clients and generating new instructions through networking and referrer relationships

• Contributing to marketing and business development activity at firmwide, departmental and office level

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in property litigation

• Strong experience of forfeiture and possession claims (commercial and residential)

• Experience of rent recovery, including money claims and CRAR

• Experience advising on property rights disputes, including boundary disputes and easements

• Enfranchisement experience, including statutory lease extensions and freehold acquisitions

• Strong client care and communication skills

• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage a busy caseload

• Comfortable taking ownership of WIP, billing and cash collection

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• Supportive team environment with long-term progression

• Opportunity to build a strong client base and referral network

Working Arrangements

Full time, permanent role based in Newcastle.

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 handled in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with any client without your express permission.

Private Client Solicitor (3-5 years PQE)

Location: Shirley

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a Private Client Solicitor who wants high-quality work, meaningful client relationships and clear progression, this is a strong opportunity to join a well-established Private Client team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor (3 to 5 years’ PQE, or equivalent) to support a broad and varied caseload across both contentious and non-contentious private client matters. You will be trusted with real responsibility from day one, with support from experienced colleagues in a collaborative, commercially minded environment.

This role offers a genuine platform to develop your expertise and build long-term client relationships. You will work with a diverse client base and play a visible part in the continued growth of the team, including supporting business development and community engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection

• Managing probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and related documentation

• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on duties and responsibilities

• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters

• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning

• Supporting later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues

• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts

• Delivering clear, practical, client-focused advice tailored to individual circumstances

• Supporting business development through networking and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX or equivalent) with private client experience in a UK law firm

• Around 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Good working knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration, LPAs and Court of Protection matters

• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential

• Confident managing a mixed private client caseload

• Strong attention to detail and a client-first approach

• Self-motivated, collaborative and comfortable building trusted relationships

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• Generous annual leave and an additional half-day holiday for birthdays

• Closure between Christmas and New Year

• Smart, hybrid and flexible working

• Generous pension contributions, including salary exchange/sacrifice

• Discretionary bonus scheme and access to larger/tax-free bonuses where appropriate

• Private healthcare, with discounted family cover options, and/or health and wellbeing support

• Gym membership

• Death-in-service/life assurance

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Home-working equipment allowance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted legal services

• Annual eye-test contribution

• Social events, including end-of-month drinks, Christmas parties, summer events and other team activities

• CSR, fundraising, volunteering and community activities

• Weekly fruit and refreshments

• Structured induction, departmental training plans, regular reviews, external training and clear career progression

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Shirley, with hybrid and flexible working options considered.

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 always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Contentious Probate Solicitor

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000

Experience: 10+ years’ PQE

If you are a Contentious Probate Solicitor who enjoys complex disputes, high levels of client contact and the chance to help shape a growing offering, this is a strong opportunity within an established Dispute Resolution team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Contentious Probate Solicitor (ideally 10+ PQE, but flexible for the right person) to build on an excellent reputation in this area. The role can be based in Birmingham City Centre or Shirley, with flexible and hybrid working options considered.

This is a senior hire with real scope to develop the contentious probate offering, supported by a wider disputes team. You will be encouraged to build trusted client relationships, take an active role in business development and, where relevant, bring existing contacts and a following of work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied contentious probate caseload, including high-value and sensitive disputes

• Advising clients clearly and pragmatically, managing expectations throughout the life of a matter

• Drafting correspondence, statements and court documents to a high standard

• Working collaboratively within the dispute resolution team to deliver strong outcomes

• Supporting the continued development of the contentious probate offering

• Taking an active role in business development, networking and firmwide profile raising

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with strong contentious probate experience (ideally 10+ years’ PQE, or equivalent experience)

• Excellent client-care skills and confident, professional communication style

• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines

• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and working with PDF bundles

• Interest in business development and networking

• ACTAPS qualification is desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday leave

• Group stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), with salary sacrifice option

• Healthcare plan (support towards optical, dental and counselling)

• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in either Birmingham City Centre or Shirley. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

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 always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Employment Solicitor

Location: Shirley

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Experience: 5–6 years’ PQE

If you are an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for high-quality work, trusted client relationships and clear progression, this is a strong opportunity to join a growing Employment team in Shirley.

Our client is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor (5–6 PQE) to advise a diverse client base of businesses and individuals across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, supported by experienced colleagues, and encouraged to build your profile through client work and business development.

This is a full-time role based in Shirley. You will manage your own matters with a good level of autonomy, while working closely with colleagues in a collaborative, commercially focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and wider employee relations issues

• Supporting restructures and redundancies, including associated consultation and risk management

• Advising on TUPE matters

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution

• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and related documentation

• Supporting corporate transactions with employment law advice and due diligence

• Delivering commercially focused, strategic advice tailored to client objectives

• Supporting business development activity, including networking, seminars, client training and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with around 5–6 years’ PQE in Employment Law (or equivalent experience)

• Strong technical experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters

• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong drafting skills, organisation and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and a client-first approach

• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

• A genuine team approach and interest in contributing to a growing practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £75,000

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday leave

• Group stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), with salary sacrifice option

• Healthcare plan (support towards optical, dental and counselling)

• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Shirley.

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 always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Property Litigator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 2–5 years’ PQE

If you are a Property Litigator who enjoys variety, responsibility and proper client contact, this is a great opportunity to join an established Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham.

Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigator to support a growing property disputes offering. The team handles a broad mix of residential and commercial matters, and you will have the chance to build your experience across core property litigation work while contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

This is a full-time role based in Birmingham, with flexible and hybrid working options considered. The firm is open to applicants outside the suggested PQE range where you can demonstrate the right technical experience and attitude.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling contentious landlord and tenant matters for both landlords and tenants (residential and commercial)

• Advising on boundary disputes and general property disputes

• Running TOLATA claims

• Supporting on professional negligence claims relating to property

• Assisting the wider commercial litigation team where required

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents

• Managing deadlines, file quality, time recording and client expectations

• Taking an active part in business development and helping to grow the property disputes offering

• Undertaking advocacy where required

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with around 2–5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes (residential and commercial)

• Exposure to TOLATA claims and general property disputes

• Confident drafting and strong attention to detail

• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and working with PDF bundles

• Strong client-care skills and the confidence to manage client contact professionally

• Able to work under supervision, meet deadlines and contribute positively within a team

• Interest in business development and helping to build a practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday leave

• Group stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), with salary sacrifice option

• Healthcare plan (support towards optical, dental and counselling)

• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

Working Arrangements

Full-time, Birmingham-based role. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

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 always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.