Residential Conveyancer

Location: Wetherby area (office-based)

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 3+ years’ residential conveyancing experience

Our client is recruiting a Residential Conveyancer to join its Residential Property team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who can run files with confidence, takes pride in accuracy and client care, and wants to be part of a firm that invests in training, wellbeing and long-term career development.

You will independently manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload, with responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and maintaining excellent standards throughout.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload including sales, purchases, leasehold, freehold, new builds and transfers of equity

• Delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision

• Maintaining strong client accessibility and clear, proactive communication

• Ensuring good financial management of files

• Supporting the firm’s quality standards and accreditations, including Lexcel and CQS

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 2 to 3+ years’ proven experience in residential conveyancing

• Strong technical ability across the full conveyancing lifecycle

• A client-first approach with high professional standards

• Well organised, with excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience working to quality standards such as Lexcel and/or CQS

• Relevant qualification (Solicitor or CILEX)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Pension plan

• Discretionary bonus scheme at every level

• Discretionary bonus scheme at every level

• Additional annual leave during office closures

• Eye testing and flu vaccination available

• Wellness policy and regular wellbeing initiatives

• Professional legal supervision as part of the wellbeing offering

• Clear career map for lawyers and structured development support

• Reward and recognition initiatives and firm get-togethers

• Employee recruitment bonus

Working Arrangements

• Full-time

• Office-based role

• Flexible working applications considered after successful probation

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

Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer

Location: Mexborough

Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Previous residential conveyancing experience required

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer for its Mexborough office.

This is an office-based role suited to someone who enjoys managing their own caseload, takes pride in client care, and can run residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.

You will handle the legal aspects of buying and selling residential property, managing your own caseload of transactions and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and compliantly.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence

• Communicating with clients clearly and proactively throughout the transaction

• Liaising with third parties as required to progress matters

• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the process

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in residential conveyancing (solicitor, licensed conveyancer, legal executive or experienced conveyancer)

• Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and a well organised approach

• Confident, professional communication style with a focus on client care

• A practical, solutions-led mindset and the ability to keep transactions moving

What’s On Offer

• Office-based role in Mexborough

• Salary banding based on experience

• The opportunity to manage your own caseload and build long-term client relationships

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, 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 will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Insolvency Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £50,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: NQ to 5 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Insolvency Solicitor to join its Leeds team.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor from newly qualified level up to 5 years’ PQE who wants a broad role, strong support, and the chance to develop within a well-resourced firm.

You will undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the department, while supporting the wider development of the firm in line with its business plan.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with the firm’s procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients regularly informed on progress and costs

• Delivering high standards of client care in a professional and approachable manner

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of firm and client documentation and information

• Achieving agreed billing and time recording targets

• Managing credit control on your matters in liaison with the Accounts team

• Complying with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and professional conduct requirements

• Supporting business development, marketing and the ongoing development of the department

• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and building effective working relationships externally

• Supervising, supporting and developing immediate support staff (where appropriate)

• Taking responsibility for your own development and supporting training activity where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• Experience level from NQ to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• A pleasant but confident manner, with tact and resilience when dealing with clients and colleagues

• Ability to mentor, support and encourage other team members

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

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

Commercial Disputes Associate Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5 to 8 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its Commercial Disputes team in Leeds.

This is a senior associate level role for someone who can run high-value matters with confidence, contribute to the strategic direction of the department, and support the development of junior lawyers as the team grows.

You will manage complex commercial disputes matters, taking responsibility for progressing work efficiently, maintaining excellent client care, and delivering a profitable contribution to the department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients updated on progress and costs

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of firm and client information

• Achieving agreed billing, time recording and financial targets, including supporting credit control where required

• Building strong working relationships with clients and external institutions

• Supervising, supporting and developing junior fee earners and support staff

• Contributing to training, mentoring and performance management activity within the team

• Supporting business development through networking, marketing and attending client and professional events

• Assisting with department planning, strategy and implementation alongside the Head of Department

• Helping to develop and improve systems, processes and the use of technology within the team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• 5 to 8 years’ PQE with strong experience handling complex commercial disputes

• Proven track record as a strong fee earner, capable of managing high-value matters independently

• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills

• Strong commercial mindset and sound understanding of professional conduct requirements

• Team building and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others

• Confident communicator with a pleasant but assertive manner, tact and resilience

• Well organised, with strong attention to detail

• A proactive approach to business development and the ability to build on existing connections

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

• Please note: as an Associate, additional hours may be required to deliver the full responsibilities of the role

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

Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Location: Leeds

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

Experience: 2 to 4 PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Commercial Disputes Solicitor to join its Leeds team.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys running matters with autonomy, values high standards of client care, and wants to build their practice within a supportive, well-resourced firm.

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes matters, taking responsibility for progressing files efficiently and delivering a consistently high-quality service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client work allocated by the Head of Department or Partners in line with the firm’s procedures and quality standards

• Progressing matters expeditiously and keeping clients regularly updated on progress and costs

• Delivering excellent client care in a professional and approachable manner

• Maintaining confidentiality and security of client and firm information

• Achieving agreed billing, time recording and performance targets

• Managing credit control on your matters in liaison with the Accounts team

• Supporting business development and marketing activity to promote the department and the firm

• Building strong working relationships internally and with external institutions and organisations

• Supervising, supporting and developing immediate support staff

• Taking ownership of your ongoing development and supporting training activity where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 2 to 4 years’ PQE with experience in commercial disputes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Efficient, well organised approach with good attention to detail

• A pleasant but confident manner, with tact and resilience when dealing with clients and colleagues

• Ability to mentor, support and encourage other members of the team

What’s On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Yulife

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Hybrid working available once probation is passed

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

Corporate Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £100,000 to £150,000 (plus bonus and benefits, dependent on experience and following)

Experience: Partner level, 9+ PQE

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Partner to join its Leeds-based Corporate team.

This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer who wants to help shape the future direction of a growing department, with the backing of well-resourced internal support teams.

You will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, with a strong focus on owner-managed businesses and mid-market transactions.

The work will include:

• Acquisitions and disposals of owner-managed businesses

• Sales to VC and PE-backed buyers

• Shareholder agreements and advising business owners

• Group reorganisations

• MBOs and joint venture agreements

You will also play an active role in business development, building on an existing network and developing new relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll

• Partner level corporate experience with 9+ PQE

• Strong corporate transactional background gained within a busy corporate team

• Experience advising on acquisitions and disposals, shareholder agreements and business owner advisory work

• Confidence advising on group reorganisations, MBOs and joint ventures

• A demonstrable track record of business development and the ability to generate work from existing clients and new prospects

• A personable, creative and supportive approach, with the ability to lead by example

What’s On Offer

• 30 days holiday plus your birthday off

• 7 hours wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)

• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)

• Group life assurance

• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)

• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub

• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

• Option to carry up to 3 days holiday into the next holiday year

• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities

• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ

• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)

• Staff legal benefits including:

• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)

• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)

• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family

• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 09:00 to 17:30, 5 days per week

• Leeds office base, with hybrid working available on request (up to 2 days from home per week) once established in role

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

EL/PL Paralegal

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 1+ year’s paralegal experience in EL/PL personal injury

An award-winning North Leeds law firm is looking to recruit an EL/PL Paralegal to join its Personal Injury team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys running claims end-to-end, takes pride in client care, and wants to build deeper experience across both portal and litigated EL/PL matters.

You will handle a caseload of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims, including litigated matters from issue through to trial.

Key tasks will include:

• Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims

• Managing an existing caseload of EL/PL claims, including litigated files

• Drafting letters of claim and claims notification forms

• Investigating and resolving liability

• Requesting medical records

• Arranging medical examinations and reviewing medical evidence

• Valuing claims and advising on quantum

• Liaising with third party insurers and solicitors

• Negotiating settlements

• Managing Part 7 and Part 8 litigated files, including applications where required

• Undertaking fee earning work and contributing to team performance

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 1 year’s experience as a paralegal handling EL/PL personal injury claims

• A competent understanding of personal injury litigation

• Experience running portal claims from start to finish

• Experience running litigated files and dealing with applications

• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

• Excellent client care and communication skills

• Flexible, team-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim)

What’s On Offer

• Salary banding based on experience

• Full-time position within a busy Personal Injury team

• The opportunity to handle a varied EL/PL caseload including litigated matters

• Supportive environment with scope to build technical and fee earning capability

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

Legal Assistant – Wills & Probate

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £23,000 to £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Previous customer service or client-facing experience (legal support experience beneficial)

An award-winning Leeds firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its busy Wills & Probate team.

This is a great entry point for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in getting the detail right, and wants to build a long-term career in private client work. You will be supported to learn new skills and develop your confidence in a professional legal environment.

Working under the supervision of a fee earner, you will support the team with day-to-day file administration and client care.

Key tasks will include:

• Taking initial details from new clients and completing new enquiry forms

• Opening new client files (Wills & Probate and Family)

• Making and receiving client calls, taking messages and arranging appointments

• Supporting fee earners with file work including letters, document creation and general correspondence

• Attending client meetings with a fee earner where required (for example, will signings or collecting documents)

• Meeting clients in reception to take instructions or provide assistance if fee earners are unavailable

• Requesting and banking cheques where required

• Closing files and preparing matters for archiving

• General administration including photocopying, filing and preparing bundles

• Assisting with marketing activity and wider team support as needed

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in a customer service or client-facing role

• Confidence communicating with clients and other professionals

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Accurate keyboard skills and a confident telephone manner

• Good timekeeping and attention to detail

• A self-motivated approach and willingness to learn

• Flexible attitude and a team-first mindset

Desirable:

• Some knowledge of Wills & Probate (for example, LPC elective or prior exposure)

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Experience supporting elderly and vulnerable clients

• Experience using Proclaim

What’s On Offer

• Salary banding based on experience

• Full-time, permanent position

• Monday to Friday working hours (09:00 to 17:00)

• Support and training to build core private client skills

• A busy, people-focused environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities

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

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2+ years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

Our client is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Fee Earner to support the continued growth of a busy Clinical Negligence department.

This is a great opportunity for a driven, client-focused fee earner who enjoys running matters end-to-end and wants to play a key role in a team that is expanding.

You will handle a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims from inception through to settlement, including both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters.

Key tasks will include:

• Managing clinical negligence claims from initial instruction through to settlement

• Running both pre-action and litigated matters

• Working to targets and KPIs while maintaining excellent client care

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters

• Excellent understanding of the CPR and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes

• Experience managing complex claims from inception to completion

• Strong negotiation skills

• Experience working to targets and KPIs

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management

• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach

• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience using Proclaim

• Experience training junior staff members

• An interest in supporting marketing and business development activity to help grow the department

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Supportive team environment within a growing department

• The opportunity to work on a varied claimant clinical negligence caseload (pre and post litigation)

• Training and development, with scope to take on additional responsibility as the team expands

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

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

Legal Partner Opportunity – Collaborative Law Firm (UK & International)

Are you an experienced Partner-level solicitor with an established client following, looking for greater flexibility, autonomy, and the backing of a collaborative, modern law firm?

A forward-thinking, nationwide law firm with a strong UK and international presence is expanding its team.

We are seeking entrepreneurial Partners from all legal disciplines who are ready to leverage their expertise and client base, while benefiting from a unique, highly collaborative business model.

What’s on Offer

• Collaborative Structure: Join a dynamic team where Partners work independently yet benefit from a hive-style network. Teams regularly refer work to each other, ensuring clients have access to full-service support.

• Fee Sharing: Generous fee share model – retain up to 80% of your billings. Additionally, receive 15% on any work you refer to other teams, even if you are not directly involved in the project.

• Brand & Resources: Access to a respected law firm brand, robust infrastructure, and a network of like-minded professionals.

• Flexibility: Autonomy to grow your own practice, build your team, and shape your career with the support of a collaborative environment.

Ideal Candidate

• UK-qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience (PQE)

• Established client following and proven track record of business development

• Desire to work collaboratively and refer work across practice areas

• Entrepreneurial mindset with commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Practice Areas Sought

We welcome applications from Partners in all legal disciplines, with particular interest in:

• Corporate & Commercial

• Employment Law

• Private Client

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Real Estate

• Family Law

Next Steps

If you’re seeking a platform to maximise your earnings, grow your client base, and join a thriving collaborative network, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply confidentially to discuss this unique opportunity in more detail.

All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. The name of the firm will be disclosed upon progressing to the next stage.