The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial leases (including shop leases, new leases and renewals)
• Sales and purchases of commercial property
• Lease extensions and related advisory work
• Rent reviews
• Independent Legal Advice (ILA) where required
• Liaising directly with clients, agents and other third parties to progress matters efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in Commercial Property
• UK-qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx), or demonstrably equivalent UK fee-earning experience
• UK law firm experience handling commercial property matters (essential)
• Confidence managing files with appropriate supervision and knowing when to escalate
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail across leases and supporting documentation
• A client-focused approach with clear, professional communication

• Experience with landlord and tenant matters (particularly retail/shop leases)
• Familiarity with lease documentation, title review, and transaction management from instruction to completion
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple live matters

Salary, Location & Working Arrangements

• Salary: £35,000–£50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Hornchurch area 
• Working arrangement: Hybrid working may be available depending on experience and team needs (to be confirmed)

Benefits

• Bonus potential (role and firm dependent)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (common market standard)
• Pension contribution
• Supportive supervision and training to strengthen technical capability
• Clear progression pathway as the department continues to grow
• A stable pipeline of work and the chance to develop long-term client relationships

Career Progression

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Conveyancing Fee Earner (1+ PQE / Experienced)

Location: Chelmsford Area

Salary:  £35,000 – £50,000+ DOE

Are you an ambitious Conveyancer or Property Fee Earner seeking a vibrant, commercially driven environment where high ethical standards, family-run values, and genuine career progression align? Our client is a highly reputable, rapidly expanding law firm in Chelmsford known for its exceptional client care, strong commercial momentum, and supportive team culture. Experiencing sustained transactional volume across their property department, they are seeking a motivated Conveyancing Fee Earner to manage an independent residential property caseload and contribute to departmental growth.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic fee-earning position, you will join an experienced conveyancing team handling residential property matters across every stage of the transaction lifecycle. Operating within a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will act as a key contact for clients, estate agents, and lenders while managing files through to exchange and completion. Designed for a proactive practitioner—whether a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or experienced Conveyancing Executive—this role offers high operational variety, dedicated career development support, and clear pathways to accelerate your legal career.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with 1+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), or an unqualified Conveyancing Executive with a proven track record of managing an independent conveyancing caseload.

• Full Caseload Management: Comprehensive practical knowledge of running freehold and leasehold conveyancing files from initial instruction through to exchange and completion with minimal supervision.

• Title & Enquiry Handling: Expertise in checking contracts, reviewing mortgage offers and search results, and effectively resolving freehold and leasehold title enquiries (experience with new build transactions is beneficial but not essential).

• Client Care & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills—confident, articulate, and welcoming—with a passion for providing top-class client service and building strong relationships with local referrers.

• Commercial Mindset: Proactive attitude toward achieving monthly fee targets and KPIs, alongside an enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues to attract new clients and expand market presence.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £35,000 – £50,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status, PQE, and overall fee-earning experience).

• Workplace Environment: Office-based position in Chelmsford within a modern, personality-led culture that balances high professional standards with regular team socials.

• Generous Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, an annual leave loyalty scheme, and complete office closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Healthcare & Wellness: Comprehensive Medicash health package (covering health, dental, and eyecare costs) plus free fruit provided in the office.

• Perks & Discounts: Discounted parking with Q-Park Chelmsford, Dress Down Fridays, staff referral schemes, and fully funded ongoing professional training courses.

• Career Trajectory: Structured mentoring and career development pathways designed to support fast-track professional progression.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Personal Tax Senior

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000+ DOE

Are you an ambitious Private Client Tax professional seeking to transition into high-value tax advisory, work with prominent Yorkshire business owners, and step into a transparent progression pathway? Our client is a rapidly expanding, high-growth accountancy and advisory firm establishing a market-leading Private Client function across the North. Experiencing sustained client acquisition, they are seeking a technically proficient Personal Tax Senior (2–5 years' UK Practice experience) to manage compliance, identify planning opportunities, and assist with complex tax advisory projects.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic client-facing role, you will join a collaborative Private Client team delivering bespoke compliance and strategic tax advice to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, trusts, and family businesses. Managing a personal tax compliance portfolio, you will serve as a primary client contact while gaining hands-on exposure to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), and estate planning assignments. Designed for an ambitious tax specialist, this position offers high operational autonomy, modern hybrid flexibility, and fully funded support to complete your CTA qualification.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: ATT Qualified, AAT Qualified, or CTA Part-Qualified / Student with 2 to 5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience specializing in personal and private client tax.

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Proven capability managing personal tax compliance obligations, preparing and reviewing complex Self-Assessment tax returns (SA100), and liaising directly with HMRC.

• Advisory & Planning Exposure: Practical foundation or keen interest in Private Client advisory, including Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), trusts, Income Tax planning, and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

• Opportunity Identification: Commercial mindset with the ability to spot tax planning opportunities within compliance portfolios and support senior managers on advisory delivery.

• Systems & Client Service: Strong working knowledge of tax software and cloud accounting systems, supported by excellent written and verbal client-facing communication skills.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £35,000 – £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status and tax advisory experience).

• Agile Working Model: Modern hybrid working structure balancing home and Leeds City Centre office working.

• Qualifications & Professional Fees: Fully funded CTA study package, structured CPD training, and payment of professional membership fees (ATT/CTA).

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Benefits: Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), life cover, income protection, and an enhanced workplace pension scheme.

• Leave & Incentives: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days), client referral bonus incentives, and regular team social events.

• Career Trajectory: Defined, meritocratic progression path offering clear milestones to Manager, Senior Manager, and Director levels.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Senior Accountant

Location: Stockport

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant seeking to step into portfolio ownership, mentor junior team members, and accelerate your career within a supportive Stockport firm? Our client is a highly respected, growing accountancy practice known for its collaborative culture and client-first approach. Experiencing sustained expansion across their practice portfolio, they are seeking a commercially minded Senior Accountant (3–5+ years' UK Practice experience) to manage a varied client base, oversee statutory accounts and tax compliance, and progress toward Manager level.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will take direct responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across various commercial sectors. Acting as a trusted financial advisor, you will produce year-end financial statements, handle Corporation and Personal Tax compliance, and advise business owners on daily operational queries. Designed for a proactive practice accountant who thrives on client interaction, this role offers high day-to-day autonomy, direct mentoring exposure, and a structured pathway toward Senior Practice Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: ACCA / ACA Qualified, AAT Qualified, ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with 3 to 5+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience.

• Portfolio & Accounts Production: Proven capability independently managing a client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and delivering management accounts and financial statements.

• Tax Compliance & HMRC Liaison: Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax (CT600) and Personal Tax (SA100) returns, alongside direct liaison with HMRC regarding compliance queries.

• Practice Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software and practice management systems, including IRIS, Xero, Sage, FreeAgent, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Client Care & Team Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with a client-focused approach, combined with an interest in mentoring, reviewing, and guiding junior trainees and assistants.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £35,000 – £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status, PQE, and practice background) with regular performance reviews.

• Working Arrangement: Full-time, office-based position in Stockport within a modern, friendly team structure designed to foster daily peer collaboration.

• Professional Growth & Mentorship: Fully funded CPD support, ongoing technical training, and clear progression metrics to advance into a Practice Manager role.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, ongoing study/qualification support, and regular team social events.

• Firm Culture: Supportive, stable, and transparent practice environment utilizing state-of-the-art cloud software and automated workflows.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

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Fee-Sharing Legal Partner / Partner Designate

Location: UK-Wide & International

Uncapped Earnings (Up to 80% Fee Share) + Hybrid & Fully Remote Autonomy

Are you an established Partner or Senior Fee Earner with a portable client following seeking maximum billing retention, full operational freedom, and the backing of a modern, full-service legal platform? Our client is an innovative, highly collaborative nationwide law firm with a growing international footprint. Operating a modern, referral-rich business model, they are seeking entrepreneurial Partners across all practice areas who wish to retain control over their practice, escape rigid corporate billing targets, and significantly increase their earning potential.

The Opportunity

In this autonomous partner-level role, you will lead your own practice within a 'hive-style' collaborative network that actively drives internal cross-referrals across practice groups. Supported by full SRA/regulatory compliance, professional indemnity insurance, tier-one IT systems, and administrative support, you will focus on client service and practice development. Designed for forward-thinking lawyers who want to build their own team or scale their client base without traditional law firm politics, this position offers total flexibility over your working hours, location, and fee structures.

Key Requirements & Ideal Profile

• Qualifications & Background: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) holding significant senior post-qualification experience (PQE) at Senior Associate, Legal Director, Salaried Partner, or Equity Partner level.

• Portable Following: Demonstrable track record of business development and an established, portable client following (or a proven network capable of generating consistent instructions).

• Practice Disciplines: Applications welcomed across all legal practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Real Estate / Residential Property, Employment Law, Private Client, Commercial & Civil Litigation, and Family Law.

• Collaborative Mindset: Proactive commitment to cross-referring clients outside your core discipline to colleagues within the firm’s broader UK and international network.

• Entrepreneurial Approach: Driven, client-focused mindset with the commercial drive to operate independently while leveraging top-tier central resources.

Fee Share Model & Operational Benefits

• Industry-Leading Fee Retention: Retain up to 80% of your personal billings, drastically outperforming traditional partner equity distributions.

• Passive Referral Revenue: Earn 15% on any client work you refer to other specialist teams within the firm, generating passive revenue without managing the files yourself.

• Infrastructure & Support: Complete access to a respected law firm brand, SRA regulatory cover, PII insurance, modern legal technology, practice management systems, and invoicing support.

• Complete Autonomy: Full freedom over your working hours, client pricing models, and remote/hybrid working setup, with option to build out your own fee-earning team.

• Collaborative Culture: Active internal cross-referral ecosystem ensuring your clients receive seamless, full-service legal coverage across UK and international jurisdictions.

How to Apply

To discuss this platform in complete confidence or arrange an initial introductory call, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Employment Law – Senior Associate Solicitor

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £68,000–£90,000 + Leadership & Benefits

Lead High-Impact Employment Law Matters with a Top UK Firm

Are you an experienced employment solicitor ready to step into a senior role with a leading, ambitious law firm?

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join their Cambridge team, advising a diverse client base across financial services, tech, education, insurance, transport, and non-profits—including international businesses and senior executives. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-value employment matters and take a visible leadership role in a firm committed to your growth.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

• Advise on wide-ranging employment law matters including:

  • General employment issues (maternity rights, contractual matters)

  • Drafting service agreements, employment contracts, staff handbooks, and policies

  • Handling performance, sickness, and misconduct procedures; parental leave schemes

  • Transactional corporate support

  • Wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE

  • Senior executive arrivals/exits and complex remuneration

  • Employment tribunal litigation and discrimination claims

  • Advising on offshore/overseas placements

• Work with clients across sectors: financial services, insurance, tech, education, transport, non-profits, and international businesses

• Engage in business development and leadership: mentor junior team members, support firm growth, and contribute to practice development

Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law

• Proven expertise handling complex employment cases and advising senior executives

• Strong technical skills in contract drafting, policy development, and litigation

• Commercial and strategic thinking with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice

• Leadership and mentoring experience valued

• Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills

• Experience with international clients or cross-border matters is advantageous

Benefits & Working Environment

• Competitive salary: £68,000–£90,000 (DOE)

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with long-service awards

• Private Healthcare following probation

• Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)

• Staff Profit Share & Individual Performance Bonus

• Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme

• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy & Dress for your Day Policy

• Supportive, inclusive, and ambitious firm culture

Career Progression

• Clear, structured leadership and partnership pathways for high-performing senior associates

• Opportunities to specialise in sectors or markets of interest

How to Apply

Ready to lead and grow your employment law career? Please send your CV and cover letter to David Hawthorne-Finch (d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com) quoting reference ‘Employment Law – Senior Associate Cambridge’.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE)

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary: £46,000 – £65,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking high-calibre advisory, corporate support, and Tribunal instructions with a leading regional practice in Chelmsford? Our client is a highly respected, rapidly expanding law firm known for delivering top-tier employment law advice across the South East and London. Experiencing sustained expansion across their employment practice, they are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor (0–6 years’ PQE) to manage a varied contentious and non-contentious caseload, advise prestigious sector clients, and step into a structured progression pathway.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic fee-earning role, you will join an esteemed, collaborative employment law team advising a broad client base spanning education, financial services, construction, transport, agriculture, charities, and the public sector. Handling matters independently or alongside senior partners, you will deliver strategic advice across contentious tribunal proceedings, transactional corporate support, and complex HR issues. Designed for a proactive solicitor who values commerciality and team development, this position offers high operational autonomy, modern hybrid flexibility, and tailored support to build a sector-specific profile.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with NQ to 6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law gained within a reputable regional, national, or City practice.

• Non-Contentious & Advisory Technicals: Expertise in drafting service agreements, executive contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies, alongside advising on general HR matters, maternity rights, TUPE transfers, and corporate transaction support.

• Contentious & Tribunal Practice: Proven capability handling Employment Tribunal litigation, wrongful/unfair dismissal, redundancy restructures, restrictive covenant disputes, boardroom exits, and professional conduct/fitness to practise panels.

• Commercial Acumen & BD: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to business development, including attending networking events, contributing to pitches/tenders, and publishing sector articles.

• Market Insight: Prior knowledge of or connections within the Essex and London commercial legal market is advantageous.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £46,000 – £65,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus both an Individual Performance Bonus and a Staff Profit Share Scheme.

• Agile Working & Culture: Modern Agile/Hybrid Working Policy alongside a relaxed 'Dress for Your Day' culture.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Protection: Private healthcare (post-probation), Permanent Health Insurance (PHI), Life Assurance (4x salary), and an enhanced workplace pension (5% employer / 5% employee).

• Work-Life & Family Perks: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with long-service increases), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, electric car scheme, and subsidised gym membership.

• Career Trajectory: Transparent, meritocratic career development framework offering clear routes to Senior Associate and Partner, with options to specialize in key industry sectors.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com 

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Qualified Duty Solicitor

Location: London

Salary: c.£45,000 – £60,000+ DOE/PQE

Lucrative Out-of-Hours Rates & Hybrid Flexibility

Are you an accredited Duty Solicitor looking to elevate your advocacy career within a top-tier, Legal 500-ranked criminal defence practice across London? Our client is a premier, well-established law firm with an outstanding reputation for handling complex, high-profile criminal matters across multiple Central London locations. Experiencing sustained expansion, they are seeking a driven Duty Solicitor (1+ PQE) to manage a diverse criminal caseload, deliver robust representation, and step into a transparent progression pathway with exceptional financial rewards.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will join an elite, highly collaborative criminal defence department representing clients across the full spectrum of criminal offences. Managing matters from initial police station detention through to Magistrates' Court trial representation and Crown Court preparation, you will deliver strategic legal advice to individuals facing serious allegations. Designed for a practitioner committed to justice and legal aid advocacy, this role offers direct exposure to high-value instructions, generous rota enhancements, modern hybrid flexibility, and structured support to obtain Higher Rights of Audience (HRA).

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Accreditation: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) holding active Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation / Duty Solicitor Status (essential).

• Experience Level: Minimum 1+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) managing a busy criminal defence caseload within a reputable UK private practice.

• Police Station & Rota Work: Extensive experience conducting police station attendances under PACE procedures, advising clients during interviews under caution, and actively participating in local police station and court duty rotas.

• Court Advocacy & Litigation: Confident advocacy skills in Magistrates' Courts, combined with meticulous case preparation, witness drafting, and brief preparation for Counsel in complex Crown Court trials (Higher Rights of Audience is highly desirable).

• Client Care & Resilience: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the resilience to provide empathetic, clear, and decisive legal representation to vulnerable clients under high-pressure conditions.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £45,000 – £60,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE, court experience, and HRA status).

• Enhanced Financial Rewards: Highly lucrative performance bonus scheme alongside enhanced out-of-hours rates for police station duty rotas.

• Agile Working: Flexible working arrangements supported by modern, well-connected office locations across Central London with hybrid options.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, payment of professional membership fees (SRA, Law Society Panel renewals), and full CPD funding.

• Career Trajectory: Meritocratic progression pathways to Senior Associate and Partner roles, alongside fully funded training for Higher Rights of Audience.

• Culture & Wellbeing: Supportive, inclusive working environment with regular team-building events, firmwide socials, and dedicated peer support.

How to Apply

To discuss this position in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Duty Solicitor / Criminal Defence Solicitor

Location: Essex

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 + DOE /PQE

Out-of-Hours Bonus Structure & Direct Partnership Track

Are you a Qualified Duty Solicitor or accredited Criminal Defence Solicitor seeking to advance your advocacy career within a Legal 500-ranked criminal defence practice across Essex? Our client is a prestigious, specialist criminal law firm with multiple strategic offices throughout Essex. Experiencing continued expansion due to sustained caseload demand, they are seeking a dedicated Duty Solicitor (or ambitious NQ Solicitor with Police Station Accreditation) to join their award-winning team, handle complex criminal matters, and step into a transparent progression framework.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will join an elite team of criminal defence practitioners representing clients across all aspects of criminal law. Managing files from initial police station detention through to court representation, you will deliver robust advocacy at Magistrates' Courts and prepare complex Crown Court proceedings. Designed for a practitioner committed to legal aid and private client defence, this role offers high operational autonomy, mentorship from recognized Partners, and structured financial support to obtain Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) or progress toward Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Accreditation: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) holding Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation / Duty Solicitor Status (or an NQ Solicitor with full Police Station Qualification / PSAS accreditation actively working toward Duty status).

• Police Station & PACE Representation: Extensive experience managing police station attendances, advising clients during PACE interviews, making bail representations, and handling out-of-hours rota duties.

• Court Advocacy & Litigation: Confident advocacy skills in Magistrates' Courts, combined with meticulous case preparation for summary trials, committals, and Crown Court litigation (Higher Rights of Audience is highly desirable).

• Client Care & Crisis Management: Outstanding communication skills with the resilience to manage sensitive, high-pressure criminal cases and deliver clear, decisive legal advice to vulnerable clients.

• Full UK Driving Licence: Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to cover police stations and courts across Essex.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Base Remuneration: £35,000 – £55,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with Duty qualification, HRA status, and overall criminal fee-earning experience).

• Out-of-Hours & Performance Bonuses: Generous, transparent bonus payments for out-of-hours police station attendances and performance-related outcomes.

• Flexible Working & Hours: Full-time or part-time options available, supported by flexible working practices across modern Essex office locations.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced employer pension scheme, full professional indemnity insurance cover, season ticket loans, legal expenses insurance, and travel/mileage allowances for court travel.

• Career Trajectory & HRA Support: Meritocratic progression pathways to Partner level, alongside fully funded training for Higher Rights of Audience and specialist criminal sub-disciplines.

• Leave & Culture: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), study leave allocation, and regular firmwide social events.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.

Property Litigation, Landlord & Tenant & Lease Extension Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Location: Central London

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000+DOE /PQE

Are you an experienced Property Litigation or Landlord & Tenant Solicitor seeking high-value leasehold enfranchisement instructions, low monthly fee targets, and an exceptional uncapped 15% quarterly bonus structure? Our client is a modern, award-winning law firm undergoing rapid expansion, with ambitious plans to double its headcount. They are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a partner-led property litigation department based out of their boutique London office handling a varied caseload across lease extensions, tribunal applications, and landlord and tenant disputes.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will work within a small, dedicated team providing plain-English legal advice across a broad remit of contentious and non-contentious property matters. Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision, you will handle statutory and non-statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge disputes, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications, residential/commercial possession claims, and boundary disputes. Designed for a lawyer who values autonomy and work-life balance, this role offers direct partner mentorship, flexible 37.5-hour shift options, and dedicated study leave allocation.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with a minimum of 2+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in property litigation, leasehold enfranchisement, or landlord and tenant law.

• Technical Remit: Proven experience independently managing caseloads involving lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, service charge challenges, First-tier Tribunal applications, commercial/residential possession, forfeiture, boundary disputes, and easement advice.

• Case Management & Drafting: Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with the capability to manage files efficiently using digital Legal Case Management Systems (CMS).

• Client Care & Commerciality: Clear, personable, plain-English communication style with a proactive approach to business development and long-term client retention.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £55,000 – £70,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with PQE and location) plus an uncapped quarterly bonus paying

• Low Fee Targets & Study Support: Low monthly fee targets paired with 1 day allocated to study per week (subject to terms) to support ongoing specialist development.

• Flexible Hours & Working Pattern: 37.5-hour working week with flexible shift choices based in London 

• Enhanced Contractual Pay: Contractually enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay policies.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Protection: Private healthcare, income protection, life assurance (4x salary), and in-house mental health first aid support.

• Perks & Culture: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.