Family Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Location: Telford

Salary: £32,000 to £42,000

Experience: NQ to 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a newly qualified Family Solicitor (or up to 2 years’ PQE) looking to build your career in a supportive, well-regarded team, this is a great opportunity in Telford. You will gain exposure to a broad range of privately funded family matters and play an important role supporting clients through sensitive and often life-changing situations.

Our client is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to join an established and successful team. You will work alongside experienced lawyers, develop your technical skills and benefit from a constructive, solutions-focused approach that aims to minimise conflict and achieve practical outcomes.

This role offers high-quality private family work and a clear development pathway. You will be supported to build confidence running matters, strengthen your client-care skills and broaden your experience across a wide range of family law issues.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on divorce and separation matters

• Supporting on financial settlements and financial remedy work

• Handling private children matters including child arrangements

• Advising on cohabitation disputes and agreements

• Drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

• Advising on child maintenance and financial provision

• Supporting clients on domestic abuse matters

• Assisting on adoption, surrogacy and fertility law matters

• Advising on property disputes involving family relationships

• Drafting separation agreements and providing relationship advice for unmarried couples

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) NQ to 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

• Completed a Family Law seat or has gained experience in family matters

• Strong client care and communication skills, with empathy and professionalism

• Good drafting, organisation and time management skills

• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach

• Genuine interest in developing within a respected Family Law practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £32,000 to £42,000

• High-quality and varied private family work

• Direct access to experienced and supportive lawyers

• Genuine opportunities for progression

• Collaborative, friendly team environment

• Comprehensive benefits package

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Telford.

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.

Private Client Senior Associate

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

Experience: 6+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next step, this is a strong opportunity to join a highly regarded team in Wolverhampton with high-quality work, an established client base and genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Associate level Private Client Solicitor (6+ years’ PQE, or equivalent) to manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, trusts and tax planning matters. You will also play an active role in strengthening relationships with clients and professional referrers across the Black Country.

This role offers breadth, quality and autonomy. You will run your own matters, work closely with experienced colleagues and have the platform to build your profile through networking and business development. For the right person, there is clear scope to progress as the team continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a broad private client caseload, including wills and estate planning

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

• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning

• Drafting and advising on lasting powers of attorney

• Advising on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation strategies

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

• Building and developing relationships with clients, referrers and intermediaries in the local market

• Contributing to business development activity, networking and profile raising

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with strong private client experience (minimum 6 years’ PQE, or equivalent)

• Confident managing a varied caseload independently

• Strong technical grounding across wills, probate, trusts and estate administration

• Commercial awareness and genuine interest in networking and business development

• Excellent drafting skills, organisation and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills and a client-first approach

• STEP qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards it

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £75,000

• Bonus and benefits package

• High-quality work and a strong existing client base

• Clear and achievable progression opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture

• A chance to play a visible role in the continued growth of a successful department

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Wolverhampton.

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.

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 4 to 6 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a Private Client Solicitor who enjoys high-quality work, building long-term client relationships and being part of a collaborative team, this is a strong opportunity in Wolverhampton.

Our client is looking to recruit a generalist Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established team with an abundance of quality work. You will manage a broad caseload across wills, probate, LPAs and estates, with the chance to deepen your expertise and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

This role offers a varied, interesting caseload and the support of experienced colleagues. You will work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and will be encouraged to take a proactive, client-focused approach, including cross-referrals and business development activity.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Drafting lasting powers of attorney and advising clients on capacity-related issues

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

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

• Building strong relationships with clients and referrers across the local market

• Supporting cross-referrals by introducing clients to colleagues in other practice areas where appropriate

• Contributing to business development activity, networking and profile raising

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with private client experience (ideally 4 to 6 years’ PQE, or equivalent)

• Strong technical grounding across wills, probate, LPAs and estates

• A genuine interest in providing holistic, high-quality advice across a broad range of private client work

• Confident client relationship skills and a proactive, service-led approach

• Comfortable contributing to business development and cross-referrals

• Organised, reliable and able to manage a varied caseload effectively

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• High-quality work and a busy, established private client caseload

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Ongoing development and progression opportunities

• Flexible and supportive working culture

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Wolverhampton.

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.

Legal Assistant – Employment & Litigation

Location: York

Salary: £23,000 to £28,000

Experience: Previous legal / professional services experience preferred (but not essential)

If you are great with people, brilliant with detail and confident with technology, this could be a brilliant next step. This is a busy, hands-on Legal Assistant role supporting an Employment and Litigation team, where you will help keep matters moving and make a real difference to the client experience.

Our client is looking for someone organised, proactive and digitally confident, with strong admin skills and the ability to juggle priorities. Experience in a legal, compliance or professional services environment is helpful, but the team is equally open to strong transferable skills and the right attitude.

This is more than a paperwork role. You will be the person who keeps files in order, supports fee earners day to day and helps ensure clients feel looked after from first enquiry through to completion. You will gain exposure to Employment and Litigation work, build confidence with digital case management systems and develop your skills in a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting clients from initial enquiry through to completion of their matter

• Managing digital files, document production and document management

• Assisting with client onboarding and compliance checks

• Preparing correspondence, documents and case-related financial records

• Supporting fee earners with diary management and day-to-day admin tasks

• Assisting with basic legal research and casework support as required

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records

What We’re Looking For

• Strong admin and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks

• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new systems

• High attention to detail and pride in accuracy and getting things right first time

• Clear, professional communication style with empathy and discretion

• A proactive approach, using initiative while knowing when to ask for guidance

• Experience in a legal, compliance or professional services environment is desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £23,000 to £28,000

• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued

• Exposure to Employment and Litigation work and the chance to broaden your experience

• Training and development opportunities to build confidence and capability

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in York.

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.

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.