Corporate Associate / Senior Associate (Equity Capital Markets)

Location: London (hybrid working)

Salary: £95,000 to £140,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 4+ years’ PQE (Equity Capital Markets and public M&A)

Our client is looking to appoint a high-performing Corporate Associate or Senior Associate into its national Equity Capital Markets team. This is a genuinely transactional role with strong exposure to equity capital markets work, public M&A and corporate governance, with the chance to take ownership of matters and develop quickly alongside senior lawyers.

The role is based London, with hybrid working supported. You will be encouraged to build your profile in the market, contribute to business development, and support the development of junior lawyers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising corporates, investment banks, brokers and major shareholders on a broad range of equity capital markets matters

• Supporting on primary and secondary securities offerings on UK and international stock exchanges

• Working on public M&A and corporate governance matters alongside wider corporate work

• Managing transactions and running deal processes, taking ownership of matters with appropriate support

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction documents and ancillary materials

• Coordinating workstreams and collaborating with colleagues nationally on complex, high-value transactions

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, commercial advice

• Contributing to business development, networking and thought leadership activity

• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

• 4+ years’ PQE with experience across equity capital markets and public M&A

• Strong transactional experience and confidence managing matters and deal processes

• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving

• Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

• Interest in business development and building networks in the market

• Cross-border transactional experience (helpful but not essential)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive remuneration with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus

• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements

• Strong learning and development support, including structured training resources

• Technical support and access to a well-maintained precedent bank

• Clear progression pathway and transparent promotion process

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

• Employee wellbeing support (including employee assistance programme)

• Additional benefits available through a wider rewards platform (grade dependent)

Location & Working Arrangements

• London

• Hybrid working supported

• Full-time, permanent role

Next Steps

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

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Plot Conveyancer

Location: Guildford

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000

Experience: Residential conveyancing / new build experience

If you enjoy running your own caseload, keeping things moving in a fast-paced plot sales environment, and building strong relationships with repeat clients, this is a great opportunity to join a busy Residential Development team with a strong pipeline of work.

Our client is looking for a Plot Conveyancer to join their Guildford-based plot sales team. You will take ownership of your own plot sales matters, supported by a case management system and well-developed processes.

This is a client-facing role, so you will be encouraged to develop and maintain relationships with housebuilder and developer clients, while delivering a consistent, high-quality service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of plot sales matters from instruction through to completion

• Using a case management system to progress files efficiently and accurately

• Liaising with clients and third parties, providing clear updates and keeping matters on track

• Drafting and progressing documentation required for new build plot sales

• Working closely with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain service levels in a high-volume environment

• Spotting issues early, escalating where needed, and helping to drive practical solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Background in new build plot sales and/or residential conveyancing

• Strong client management skills and confidence in a client-facing role

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail and a calm, organised approach under pressure

• Good commercial awareness and an interest in how residential development clients operate

• Strong IT skills, ideally with experience using a case management system

• A collaborative mindset, discretion and professionalism at all times

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Strong development and progression support, including coaching and feedback

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

• Benefits package with options including buying additional annual leave (grade dependent)

• Cycle to work scheme, pension, health and wellbeing support, and additional benefits (grade dependent)

• Retail discounts and wellbeing resources

Working Arrangements

This role is Guildford-based, with hybrid and flexible working available.

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

Residential Development Associate

Location: Reading

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years PQE

If you are a development solicitor who enjoys land-led work, complex deals and working with high-calibre housebuilder clients, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Reading team with genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate into their Residential Development team, focusing on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders and developers. You will be supported by a wider specialist group, but your day-to-day focus will be on the land side of residential development, with plenty of exposure to high-value, strategic transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted role with a varied mix of work, including:

• Complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales

• Development and collaboration agreements between developers

• Strategic options and conditional contracts

• Funding arrangements

• Disposals of serviced parcels

• Urban regeneration projects

You will be joining a large, well-resourced residential development group with specialist support across related areas, giving you the platform to focus on land acquisition work and develop depth in this space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating development documentation, including options, conditional contracts and collaboration agreements

• Advising clients on risk, strategy and deal structure, keeping matters commercially focused and moving forward

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and specialist teams to deliver a joined-up service

• Building strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice

• Supporting business development through excellent service, repeat instructions and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in residential development, commercial development or land acquisition work

• Experience working with housebuilder clients is helpful, but not essential

• Strong drafting skills and confidence handling complex, document-heavy transactions

• A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem solving

• Strong client care and the ability to build trust with stakeholders

• A genuine interest in specialising further in residential development and land acquisition

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Strong learning and development support, including structured training and access to wider learning platforms

• Comprehensive benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave

• Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources

• Clear long-term progression, with a strong track record of developing specialists into senior roles

Working Arrangements

Reading-based role with hybrid working available. Flexible working patterns are supported.

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

Residential Development Associate

Location: Guildford

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years PQE

If you are a development solicitor who enjoys land-led work, complex deals and working with high-calibre housebuilder clients, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Guildford team with genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate into their Residential Development team, focusing on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders and developers. You will be supported by a wider specialist group, but your day-to-day focus will be on the land side of residential development, with plenty of exposure to high-value, strategic transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted role with a varied mix of work, including:

• Complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales

• Development and collaboration agreements between developers

• Strategic options and conditional contracts

• Funding arrangements

• Disposals of serviced parcels

• Urban regeneration projects

You will be joining a large, well-resourced residential development group with specialist support across related areas, giving you the platform to focus on land acquisition work and develop depth in this space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating development documentation, including options, conditional contracts and collaboration agreements

• Advising clients on risk, strategy and deal structure, keeping matters commercially focused and moving forward

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and specialist teams to deliver a joined-up service

• Building strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice

• Supporting business development through excellent service, repeat instructions and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in residential development, commercial development or land acquisition work

• Experience working with housebuilder clients is helpful, but not essential

• Strong drafting skills and confidence handling complex, document-heavy transactions

• A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem solving

• Strong client care and the ability to build trust with stakeholders

• A genuine interest in specialising further in residential development and land acquisition

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Strong learning and development support, including structured training and access to wider learning platforms

• Comprehensive benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave

• Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources

• Clear long-term progression, with a strong track record of developing specialists into senior roles

Working Arrangements

Guildford-based role with hybrid working available. Flexible working patterns are supported.

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

Banking Associate / Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

Experience: 4 to 7 years PQE

If you are a Banking Solicitor who enjoys varied, high-quality finance work and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive team, this is a strong opportunity to join a growing national practice with excellent development and long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate into their Banking and Finance team. You will gain exposure to a broad spread of transactions, working with a mix of UK-based lenders and borrowers, and collaborating closely with colleagues across a national platform.

The Opportunity

You will work on a wide range of banking matters, including:

• General banking transactions

• Acquisition finance and private equity backed deals

• Real estate finance, including acquisitions, investments and development funding

• Project finance

• Asset-based lending

The team is known for being commercial, pragmatic and client-focused, with a strong reputation for handling complex matters. You will be encouraged to get involved in business development and to build your profile, with the support and structure to do it properly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on a broad range of banking and finance transactions for lenders and borrowers

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key finance documents, including facility agreements, LMA documentation and credit agreements

• Managing matters efficiently, keeping clients updated and ensuring next steps are clear

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider team to deliver a joined-up service

• Supporting and mentoring more junior team members where appropriate

• Contributing to business development activity and helping to build client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor (England and Wales or equivalent) with 4 to 7 years PQE in banking and finance

• Strong technical ability and confidence handling transactions with appropriate supervision

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with facility agreements and LMA documentation

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

• A collaborative approach and strong attention to detail

• A proactive, organised mindset and the ability to work well under pressure

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Hybrid and flexible working encouraged

• Strong learning and development support, including access to structured training and wider learning platforms

• Comprehensive benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave

• Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources

• A supportive, high-performing team environment with clear progression

Working Arrangements

This role is Birmingham-based, with hybrid working available.

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

Residential Development Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years PQE

If you are a development solicitor who enjoys land-led work, complex deals and working with high-calibre housebuilder clients, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Birmingham team with genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate into their Residential Development team, focusing on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders and developers. You will be supported by a wider specialist group, but your day-to-day focus will be on the land side of residential development, with plenty of exposure to high-value, strategic transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted role with a varied mix of work, including:

• Complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales

• Development and collaboration agreements between developers

• Strategic options and conditional contracts

• Funding arrangements

• Disposals of serviced parcels

• Urban regeneration projects

You will be joining a large, well-resourced residential development group with specialist support across related areas, giving you the platform to focus on land acquisition work and develop depth in this space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating development documentation, including options, conditional contracts and collaboration agreements

• Advising clients on risk, strategy and deal structure, keeping matters commercially focused and moving forward

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and specialist teams to deliver a joined-up service

• Building strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice

• Supporting business development through excellent service, repeat instructions and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in residential development, commercial development or land acquisition work

• Experience working with housebuilder clients is helpful, but not essential

• Strong drafting skills and confidence handling complex, document-heavy transactions

• A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem solving

• Strong client care and the ability to build trust with stakeholders

• A genuine interest in specialising further in residential development and land acquisition

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Strong learning and development support, including structured training and access to wider learning platforms

• Comprehensive benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave

• Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources

• Clear long-term progression, with a strong track record of developing specialists into senior roles

Working Arrangements

Birmingham-based role with hybrid working available. Flexible working patterns are supported.

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

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.

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 5 years’ PQE (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join a specialist Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham, working on a broad mix of contentious property matters.

You’ll run your own caseload with appropriate supervision, support on more complex disputes and ADR, and build strong client relationships across a varied client base.

The Opportunity

• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture)

• Handle development-related disputes (including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues)

• Manage possession claims and trespass actions

• Support property insolvency and enforcement work

• Draft pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel

• Attend hearings, mediations and client meetings

• Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Support senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters

• Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members

• Get involved in marketing and business development initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Experience in contentious property / real estate dispute resolution

• Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes

• Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail

• Commercial mindset and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• 2 to 5 years’ PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Experience handling a broad range of landlord and tenant and development-related disputes

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• Varied caseload across litigation and ADR

• 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 specialist property disputes capability, known for straight-talking, commercially focused advice and a collaborative approach. The team acts for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies.

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: 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.