Litigation Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Profit-Related Bonus

Location: Romford, Essex | Genuine Career Progression

Join a Growing Litigation Team Where Your Ambition Will Be Recognised

Are you a Litigation Solicitor seeking more than just another fee-earning role?

Our client is a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation across Essex and East London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Litigation Solicitor (3+ years PQE) to join their expanding Dispute Resolution team in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor who enjoys working across a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters whilst benefiting from direct mentoring, genuine career progression opportunities, and an attractive profit-related bonus structure.

You will work alongside highly experienced litigation professionals, gaining exposure to complex and varied matters while helping to develop and grow the department.

The Role

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years' PQE
Location: Romford, Essex
Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based, Monday to Friday
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Bonus

As part of a busy and growing litigation team, you will manage and assist with a varied caseload involving both commercial and individual clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a broad civil and commercial litigation caseload
• Handling matters including:
  • Commercial disputes
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency matters
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Inheritance and contentious probate disputes
  • Building and property-related disputes
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
• Preparing court bundles and documentation for hearings and trials
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Liaising regularly with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members and paralegals
• Supporting business development, networking and relationship-building activities
• Contributing to the continued growth of the litigation department

What Our Client Is Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE within a UK law firm
• Strong experience across civil and commercial litigation
• Proven advocacy experience
• Experience managing files with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting and case management skills
• Strong client care and relationship management abilities
• Experience preparing court documentation and trial bundles
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills including:
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
• Ability to commute to Romford on a daily basis
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using LEAP Case Management Software
• An existing local professional network
• Experience supervising junior staff or paralegals
• Interest in developing specialist litigation service lines

Career Development Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to build a long-term career within a supportive and growing firm.

Our client actively encourages professional development and would welcome candidates with specialist litigation interests they wish to further develop. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Develop their own specialism within litigation
• Assist in growing and shaping the department
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Build long-term client and referrer relationships
• Progress into a more senior position as the department expands

Benefits Package

Our client believes in rewarding performance and commitment.

Key Benefits Include:

• Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Excellent individual profit-related bonus scheme
• Reasonable billing and performance targets
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave after six months' service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Paid staff social events and team functions
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity for genuine career progression
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Free onsite parking

Why Join This Firm?

• Established and respected legal practice with strong local roots
• Diverse and interesting litigation caseload
• Direct access to experienced senior practitioners
• Genuine opportunity to influence and grow a department
• Strong emphasis on client care and professional standards
• Performance rewarded through a meaningful bonus structure
• Supportive and approachable team culture

Apply Today

This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis by Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd

Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Telephone: 0333 996 2882
Website: https://h-fts.com

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is a specialist Legal and Accountancy recruitment consultancy. Candidates are never submitted to a client without their explicit written consent.

Residential Property Solicitor

Location: Sevenoaks area, Kent
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000+, depending on experience and PQE
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Experience: Ideally 2+ years’ PQE

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded Kent law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its supportive and successful Property team.

You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, while working alongside experienced colleagues on more complex transactions.

This opportunity would suit a Solicitor who enjoys direct client contact, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and wants to develop a long-term career within a collaborative Legal Practice.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a Residential Property caseload from instruction through to post-completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Advising on remortgages and transfers of equity
• Reviewing titles, searches, enquiries and mortgage documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers and supporting documents
• Managing exchanges and completions
• Completing SDLT and Land Registry requirements
• Providing clients with clear and practical legal advice
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders, brokers and other solicitors
• Maintaining accurate files and meeting transactional deadlines
• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care
• Supporting senior colleagues with more complex matters where required
• Developing relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
• Participating in networking and business-development activities
• Supporting junior colleagues where appropriate

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Approximately two years’ PQE or more in Residential Property
• Recent conveyancing experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• Strong freehold and leasehold experience
• The ability to manage matters independently from instruction through to completion
• Sound knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry procedures
• Strong technical drafting and title-review skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and support staff

Experience with high-value residential transactions, mentoring junior team members or developing professional referral relationships would be advantageous.

Applications may also be considered from candidates whose PQE falls slightly outside the stated range where they can demonstrate the required technical knowledge and caseload-management ability.

Career Development

The firm is committed to supporting the continued development of its Property lawyers.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Support towards longer-term career progression
• Exposure to complex and high-quality Residential Property matters
• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility
• Scope to develop client and professional-referral relationships
• Involvement in networking and business-development initiatives
• Recognition for technical performance, client care and commercial contribution
• The opportunity to support and mentor junior colleagues as the role develops

Salary and Benefits

The firm offers:

• A salary of £50,000 to £65,000+, depending on experience and PQE
• A varied and established Residential Property caseload
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative Property team
• Clear career-progression opportunities
• A modern and well-located office in the Sevenoaks area
• High-quality work from an established client base
• A focus on employee wellbeing and sustainable working practices
• Regular team and firmwide events

Candidates with substantial high-value Residential Property experience, strong billing performance, supervisory capability or an established referral network may be considered above the stated range.

Full details of the benefits package and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role may particularly appeal if you are looking to:

• Take ownership of a varied Residential Property caseload
• Broaden your technical conveyancing experience
• Work alongside experienced Property lawyers
• Build trusted client and referrer relationships
• Become more involved in networking and business development
• Progress towards a more senior position
• Develop a long-term career within an established Kent law firm

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Residential Property Solicitors of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the experience, skills and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Residential Property Solicitor opportunity confidentially, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Associate

Location: Gravesend area, Kent
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Working Pattern: Office-based/Hybrid

The Opportunity

An established Kent law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Associate to join its busy and expanding Property team.

You will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion, with opportunities to undertake Commercial Property work where required.

The successful candidate will have substantial autonomy over their files, supported by an experienced team and dedicated secretarial assistance.

This opportunity would suit a technically capable Property Solicitor who can manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision, maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the department.

The Role

The caseload is expected to include:

• Freehold sales and purchases
• Leasehold sales and purchases
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages and refinancing
• Title investigations and Reports on Title
• Property searches and enquiries
• Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements
• Land Registry applications
• Exchanges, completions and post-completion work
• New leases and lease renewals
• Deeds of Surrender
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial acquisitions and disposals
• Business acquisitions involving property or leasehold interests
• Utilities agreements
• Related Commercial Property matters where required

The exact balance between Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property will depend on your experience and the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Managing Property matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Reviewing titles, searches, enquiries, contracts and mortgage documentation
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, transfers, leases and supporting documents
• Advising clients on legal and practical issues arising during transactions
• Managing exchanges, completions and post-completion requirements
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers and other solicitors
• Maintaining accurate and compliant files
• Meeting transactional, regulatory and internal deadlines
• Managing client expectations and providing regular progress updates
• Working efficiently across a busy caseload
• Developing relationships with professional contacts and introducers
• Participating in business-development activity
• Supporting the wider Property team where required

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Substantial Residential Conveyancing experience gained within a UK Legal Practice
• The ability to manage a full caseload independently and with minimal supervision
• Strong freehold and leasehold experience
• Experience handling transactions from instruction through to post-completion
• Good knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry procedures
• Experience with transfers of equity and remortgages
• Strong technical drafting and title-review skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise work in a busy environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• A practical and client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

Commercial Property experience would be highly advantageous, particularly experience involving:

• Commercial freehold and leasehold acquisitions or disposals
• Grants and renewals of commercial leases
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Deeds of Surrender
• Refinancing
• Business acquisitions
• Utilities agreements

Applications may also be considered from Licensed Conveyancers or Chartered Legal Executives who can demonstrate the required technical knowledge, autonomy and breadth of experience.

Salary and Benefits

The firm offers:

• A salary of £50,000 to £65,000, depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare after six months, subject to opting into the scheme
• Workplace pension
• Staff discounts on the firm’s legal services
• Discounts on legal services for immediate family members
• Staff-introduction bonuses, subject to terms
• An annual attendance-related bonus
• Firmwide summer and Christmas social events
• Dedicated secretarial support
• A varied and established Property caseload
• Opportunities to undertake Commercial Property work
• Scope to contribute to business development and departmental growth
• A friendly and supportive team environment

The firm’s published careers information confirms benefits including 25 days’ holiday, optional private healthcare through AXA after six months, a Scottish Widows pension and discounts on legal services. [hatten-wyatt.com]

Candidates offering strong Commercial Property experience, an established referral network, significant fee-generation capability or experience supervising colleagues may justify consideration towards the upper end of the salary range.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, office-based role in the Gravesend area with potential Hybrid working available DOE.

The standard working hours are:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Applicants should therefore be able to commute reliably to the Gravesend area.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position may appeal if you are seeking:

• Ownership of a varied Property caseload
• A combination of Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property exposure
• Dedicated secretarial support
• Direct client and professional-referrer contact
• A supportive and established Property team
• Opportunities to contribute to business development
• A competitive salary and established benefits package
• Long-term professional development within a respected Kent Legal Practice

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from Property professionals of all backgrounds. Every application will be considered according to the skills, experience and suitability demonstrated for the position.

Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring firm without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.

Client Manager

Location: Bolton area
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Sector: UK Accountancy Practice

The Opportunity

An established and growing North West Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.

You will oversee recurring client work across statutory accounts, management accounts, Corporation Tax and Personal Tax, while acting as a trusted point of contact for business owners.

The position also offers exposure to forecasting, cash-flow planning and financial or tax due-diligence projects.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified Practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Acting as the principal contact for day-to-day client queries
• Planning and overseeing accounts and tax assignments
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 Section 1A
• Producing and reviewing management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of Personal Tax returns
• Providing basic tax-planning guidance
• Reviewing work completed by junior colleagues
• Providing technical feedback and training
• Monitoring client deadlines and outstanding information
• Liaising with clients regarding draft accounts, tax liabilities and reporting requirements
• Preparing forecasts and cash-flow projections
• Supporting financial and tax due-diligence assignments
• Identifying opportunities for clients to access additional services
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and specialist teams

About You

To be considered, you should ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Approximately three to five years’ post-qualification experience
• Recent experience working within a UK Accountancy Practice
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME or owner-managed business clients
• Strong statutory accounts experience under FRS 102 Section 1A
• Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts
• Good Corporation Tax and Personal Tax knowledge
• A practical understanding of VAT
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• The ability to explain financial information clearly to business owners
• Excellent organisation and deadline-management skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability
• Experience using Xero, Sage or comparable accounting platforms
• A proactive, dependable and commercially aware approach

Applications may also be considered from candidates with slightly less post-qualification experience who can demonstrate strong portfolio-management, accounts, tax and review capability.

Experience of forecasting, cash-flow modelling or due-diligence assignments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Client Portfolio

You will manage a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.

The position involves more than completing year-end accounts. You will be expected to understand each client’s business, provide practical guidance and help clients make appropriate use of their financial information.

This may include:

• Discussing business performance and management information
• Identifying cash-flow or profitability trends
• Supporting remuneration and basic tax-planning discussions
• Preparing information for lenders and external stakeholders
• Advising on accounting records and financial controls
• Recognising when specialist Tax, Corporate Finance or advisory support is required

Team Development

You will review work and support colleagues at different stages of their Accountancy Practice careers.

This may include:

• Reviewing accounts, tax computations and management information
• Clearing technical review points
• Providing constructive feedback
• Helping colleagues resolve accounts and tax queries
• Supporting training and professional development
• Monitoring workflow and assignment deadlines
• Maintaining consistent technical and client-service standards

Formal line-management experience would be beneficial but is not essential where strong review, training or mentoring experience can be demonstrated.

Salary and Benefits

The practice is offering:

• A salary of £45,000 to £50,000, depending on experience
• An established and varied client portfolio
• Responsibility for accounts, tax and management information
• Exposure to forecasting, cash-flow and due-diligence projects
• Opportunities to review and develop junior colleagues
• Direct access to Managers, Directors and specialist teams
• Professional and personal-development support
• Clear longer-term progression opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• The resources and expertise of a substantial Accountancy Practice group

Candidates offering strong independent portfolio-management experience, broad accounts and tax capability, junior-review experience and advisory exposure are likely to be considered towards the upper end of the salary range.

The complete benefits package and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position may appeal if you are looking to:

• Take ownership of an established client portfolio
• Develop broader client-management responsibilities
• Combine accounts and tax work with commercial conversations
• Support and develop junior colleagues
• Gain exposure to forecasting, cash-flow and due diligence
• Work with specialist teams across a wider Accountancy Practice
• Progress towards a more senior management position

Equal Opportunities

The practice is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the hiring process.

Apply in Confidence

To discuss this Client Manager opportunity confidentially, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially. No CV or identifying information will be shared with the hiring practice without informed written consent for this specific opportunity.