Head of Family Law

Location: York (other North Yorkshire offices available)

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5+ years PQE (Family Law)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to step into a Head of Family position within a well-established regional law firm. You’ll take the lead on a varied caseload, support and develop colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the family offering across North Yorkshire.

The role will suit someone who combines strong technical ability with a calm, client-focused approach, and who enjoys building relationships and helping a team perform at its best.

You will deliver high-quality advice across a broad range of family law matters, with the autonomy to run files independently and the seniority to guide others. You will also contribute to business planning and the continued growth of the family department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of high-quality family law advice across divorce and separation, children matters, and financial remedy work

• Managing your own caseload with appropriate autonomy, ensuring matters progress efficiently and to a high standard

• Attending and representing clients at hearings and directions appointments as an advocate where appropriate

• Drafting and reviewing key documents including statements, consent orders, settlement agreements, and witness documents

• Negotiating outcomes that are practical, fair, and aligned with client priorities

• Maintaining excellent client care, with clear communication and proactive updates throughout each matter

• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior colleagues and support staff

• Supporting file management standards, compliance, and quality assurance, including confidentiality and GDPR

• Contributing to business planning, process improvement, and the continued growth of the department

• Building and maintaining referrer relationships and supporting marketing and community engagement activity

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with significant family law experience (ideally 5+ years PQE)

• Strong experience across divorce, children matters, and financial remedy work

• Confident advocate with excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management skills

• Proven ability to manage client expectations sensitively and professionally

• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidence using case management systems

Desirable

• Member of Resolution and/or the Law Society Family Panel

• Experience supervising and developing others, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role

• A proactive approach to business development and building referrer relationships

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working

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

• Supportive culture with a strong focus on quality and client care

• Ongoing training and CPD

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.

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Produce accurate working papers and maintain well-organised files
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns (depending on the role split)
• Support with VAT returns and bookkeeping where required
• Liaise with clients to request records and resolve day-to-day queries
• Work closely with seniors/managers to meet deadlines across a varied portfolio
• Support junior colleagues with basic queries as you develop

• Experience in a UK accountancy practice in an accounts role
• AAT studying/qualified, or ACA/ACCA part-qualified (helpful, not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and a steady, organised approach
• Confident using accounting software and Excel
• Clear communication skills and a professional client manner

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Study support (where applicable)
• Clear progression and development
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible/hybrid working options (role dependent)

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

We will always obtain your express written consent before sharing any details with a prospective employer.

For a confidential chat with Diane, please call 

Diane Shaw

📩 d.shaw@h-fts.com

📲 07506740664 

☎️ 03339962882

Residential Part Exchange Associate Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £48,000 to £62,000 (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.

Residential Part Exchange Associate Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £48,000 to £62,000 (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 Leeds.

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

• Leeds

• 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.

Residential Conveyancer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

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 Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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

• Newcastle Upon Tyne

• 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.

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.

Residential Conveyancer

Location: Leeds

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 Leeds.

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

• Leeds

• 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.

Real Estate Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

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

Experience: 1 year PQE +

Our client is looking to appoint a Real Estate Solicitor into its Birmingham office, joining a highly regarded national team. This role sits within an Investment, Asset Management and Occupiers practice and offers a strong platform for an ambitious junior lawyer to build technical skills, confidence with clients, and long-term progression.

You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, with clear development opportunities and a reward structure that includes bonus and a Sharesave scheme.

This is a broad commercial real estate role with exposure to investment work, asset management and occupier matters. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers and be encouraged to take ownership early, while developing your own relationships over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

Investment sales and acquisitions

• Supporting on acquisitions and disposals for a range of property owners and investors

• Reviewing and analysing due diligence information

• Drafting title reports and producing clear, pragmatic advice

Asset management and landlord and tenant

• Drafting and negotiating leases and agreements for lease

• Preparing licences to alter and licences to assign

• Supporting on general asset management matters across a variety of sectors

Corporate and banking support (as needed)

• Assisting on the property aspects of corporate transactions

• Supporting on property finance and refinancing matters, including certificates of title (where relevant)

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) at NQ to 1 PQE, or relevant real estate experience gained in a trainee seat or as a paralegal

• Understanding of commercial real estate work, ideally with exposure to:

• Investment acquisitions and disposals

• Asset management and landlord and tenant matters

• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Excellent attention to detail and a professional, discreet approach

• A proactive mindset and willingness to get involved in business development and cross-referrals

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with a practical “can do” attitude

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.

Intellectual Property, Commercial and Technology Senior Associate / Legal Director

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £85,000 to £110,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 7+ PQE

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Associate / Legal Director into its Birmingham office within its national Intellectual Property, Commercial and Technology team.

This is a senior, varied role for a commercial lawyer who enjoys being close to clients, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and advising across IP, IT, data protection and wider compliance. You’ll join a business that invests heavily in its people, rewards those who help it grow (including bonus and Sharesave), and supports flexible working.

You will work with a diverse client base and handle a broad spread of commercial, IP and technology matters. The role suits someone who can run matters independently, supervise and support others where needed, and build trusted relationships with clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including:

• Product supply and distribution

• Agency arrangements

• Logistics, warehousing and supply chain agreements

• Managed service contracts

• Outsourcing agreements

• Facilities management agreements

• Consumer contract law

• Advising on IT and technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS and system integration projects

• Providing non-contentious intellectual property advice, including IP licensing

• Managing trade mark portfolios and supporting on IP disputes

• Advising clients on data protection compliance, including UK GDPR and wider UK privacy law

• Advising on compliance topics including bribery and modern slavery

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a high level of service

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate

• Minimum 7 years’ PQE with strong experience across commercial contracts and advisory work

• Exposure to a mix of commercial, IP, IT/technology, procurement and projects work

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and commercially

• Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple matters under pressure

• High level of professionalism and integrity

• Comfortable working independently, while also collaborating closely with colleagues

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.

Corporate Solicitor / Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 2–4 PQE

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Solicitor / Associate into its Birmingham office, joining a high-performing national corporate team. This is a genuinely transactional role with strong exposure to M&A, private equity and capital markets work, and the chance to develop quickly alongside senior lawyers.

You’ll be joining a business that invests heavily in its people. The environment is collaborative and entrepreneurial, with a clear focus on progression, learning, and rewarding those who help the business grow.

This role is ideal for a Corporate Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE who enjoys deal work, wants variety, and is keen to build their technical and client-facing skills within a national platform.

You will support Partners and senior colleagues on a wide range of corporate transactions and will be encouraged to take ownership as you progress.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity and capital markets matters

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and managing deal processes

• Coordinating due diligence and supporting on project management across transactions

• Working directly with colleagues across the wider national corporate team

• Developing strong client relationships through clear, commercial advice

• Getting involved in business development initiatives and helping grow networks in the professional services space

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–4 years’ PQE in corporate law

• Strong transactional experience across a broad range of corporate matters

• Excellent commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving

• Confident communicator with strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Ambition to build a client network and contribute to business development

• Collaborative style, with the confidence to take ownership and drive initiatives

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, including 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.