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

Apply / Enquire (Confidential)

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of wills, probate and estate administration
• Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Handling matters from instruction through to completion with strong attention to detail
• Delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client care standards
• Keeping accurate file notes and progressing matters proactively

What Our Client Is Looking For

• 3–6+ years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
• UK private practice experience running a private client caseload with confidence
• Strong technical grounding in:
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • LPAs
• Ability to work self-sufficiently, prioritise effectively, and progress matters without constant oversight
• A professional, client-focused approach with strong written and verbal communication

Location & Working Arrangement

• East London/Essex border
• Working arrangement to be confirmed, but the role is suited to someone who values being close to the local client base and able to collaborate with the wider team as needed.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£70,000+ per annum (DOE)
  
  

• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (with potential increases for service)
• Pension contribution
• Support with professional development and training
• Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to grow
• A stable pipeline of work and a role designed around autonomy and trust

Interested? Let’s Talk

Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: c. £50,000+ DOE

Location: Watford 

High-quality caseload + real autonomy

The Role: Own a broad Private Client caseload (end-to-end)

• Probate and estate administration (including probate applications and full estate administration)
• Wills (from initial instruction through to execution)
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (instruction to registration)
• Inheritance Tax planning and implementation of appropriate arrangements
• Lifetime trusts, gifting, and deeds of variation
• Probate/estate administration matters involving infected blood clients

Client Care & Stakeholder Management

• Providing clear, accurate advice and regular updates to clients, beneficiaries, executors and relevant institutions
• Ensuring clients are kept informed even during quieter periods on files
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of all client and firm information at all times

Quality, Compliance & File Management

• Ensure matter onboarding and documentation are completed in line with internal procedures
• Support billing processes and take appropriate steps to progress outstanding accounts when required
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards and guidance, including:
  • SRA / Law Society professional conduct requirements
  • Lexcel and internal office manuals/procedures
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and ensure billing/account handling aligns accordingly

Supervision & Development (where applicable)

• Delegating appropriate work to trainees/junior team members
• Providing guidance and supervision to support development and training records
• Keeping your continuing competence and training requirements up to date

Requirements 

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE (or equivalent post-qualification experience)
• Strong UK private practice experience in Private Client matters
• Proven ability to manage files from inception to completion with minimal supervision
• Confident handling a busy and varied caseload with strong organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a client-first approach
• Strong IT capability, including confidence using legal case management systems and MS Office

Salary, Location & Working Arrangements

• Salary: £50,000+ (dependent on experience)
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire 
• Working arrangement: Office-based role in Watford (hybrid may be discussed depending on experience and team requirements)

Benefits (beyond hybrid working)

• Holiday allowance plus recognised public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development to support continuing competence
• A supportive team environment with clear professional standards
• Career progression opportunities as the department grows (scope to take on greater responsibility and develop specialisms over time)

Apply: confidential conversation first

Domestic Abuse Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Salary: £35,000–£50,000

Location: Watford

Legal Aid + Advocacy Exposure

The Role (What you’ll be doing)

• Managing a caseload of domestic abuse and related family matters, including urgent/emergency cases
• Preparing and issuing applications including Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders, and related proceedings (e.g., Prohibited Steps Orders)
• Drafting witness statements, court documentation, and bundles to a high standard
• Conducting advocacy at hearings where appropriate (or supporting counsel where required)
• Liaising with courts, police, support agencies and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Completing Legal Aid applications via CCMS, including emergency applications
• Maintaining excellent file management, time recording, billing compliance and confidentiality at all times

Client Care and Approach

• Take detailed instructions sensitively and professionally
• Work in a trauma-informed way, maintaining strong boundaries and clear communication
• Deliver a consistently high standard of client care under time pressure

Teamwork, Supervision and Department Growth

• Support and guide paralegals by delegating appropriate tasks
• Participate in team meetings, training and case discussions
• Contribute to outreach, community links and wider departmental development

Requirements (What we’re looking for)

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• NQ to 2 years’ PQE (or equivalent post-qualification experience)
• UK-based family law experience, including domestic abuse/injunction matters (pre-qualification experience welcomed)
• Working knowledge of Legal Aid Agency processes and CCMS
• Confidence managing a caseload with urgency, sensitivity and strong attention to detail
• Strong drafting skills (statements, applications, bundles) and sound procedural knowledge
• Competence with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

• Advocacy experience at hearings
• Experience supervising/mentoring paralegals or trainees
• Additional language skills
• Community outreach/public engagement experience

Salary, Location and Working Arrangements

• Salary: £35,000–£50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Watford (details of hybrid/office expectations to be confirmed at shortlist stage)
• Role type: Permanent

Benefits (Beyond hybrid working)

• Structured supervision and support to develop your domestic abuse/injunction expertise
• Advocacy exposure and court experience to build confidence quickly
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• A collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality and client care
• Ongoing training and CPD aligned to Legal Aid and family law developments

Apply / Enquire (Confidential)

Corporate Solicitor

Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

Salary: £78,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 6 to 8 years PQE (Corporate)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor (6 to 8 PQE) to join an open, transparent Corporate team within a highly regarded commercial law firm in Manchester city centre.

You will play a key role in driving larger transactions, running smaller transactions and supporting a steady stream of advisory, non-transactional work. The team is known for its collaborative approach, pragmatic advice and genuine investment in developing people, including the opportunity to supervise and coach junior colleagues as you progress.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting on larger corporate transactions, taking responsibility for defined workstreams and driving matters forward

• Running smaller transactions with appropriate supervision, managing timelines, deliverables and client expectations

• Advising on a broad range of corporate work, including:

• M&A

• Corporate restructurings

• Investments

• Joint ventures and shareholder agreements

• LLP and partnership agreements

• General company advice

• Some AIM/plc related work

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and ancillary agreements

• Providing clear, commercial advice and pragmatic solutions to clients

• Supervising, coaching and developing less experienced members of the team

• Building strong internal relationships across the wider firm and contributing to client relationship development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 6 to 8 years’ PQE in corporate law

• Strong experience across corporate transactions, with confidence handling matters with appropriate supervision

• Commercial mindset and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice

• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in working as part of a team

• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and clear communication

Desirable

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues

• Exposure to AIM/plc work

• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)

• Employer pension contribution of 4%

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary)

• Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)

• Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops

About Our Client

Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Manchester City Centre

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

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

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Conveyancer/Executive (Residential Property)

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 2+ years’ conveyancing experience

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer/Executive to join a busy, well-established law firm in Wakefield.

You will manage your own caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening through to completion, with the autonomy to run files with minimal supervision. The role suits someone who takes pride in first-class client service, works well under pressure, and enjoys building long-term relationships in the local market.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, including drafting and reviewing key documents

• Taking instructions from clients, advising clearly, and progressing matters proactively

• Preparing and maintaining file documentation in line with office procedures

• Billing files and ensuring monies due are requested and received in line with accounts procedures

• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other solicitors throughout the transaction

• Supporting delegated supervisory responsibilities when required

• Maintaining strong technical knowledge and keeping up to date with relevant standards and compliance

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar residential conveyancing role

• Strong technical knowledge across freehold and leasehold conveyancing

• Ability to run files with minimal supervision and manage deadlines effectively

• Confident communicator, able to explain complex issues in a clear, client-friendly way

• Strong written English and professional telephone manner

• Literate and numerate, with strong attention to detail

• Good organisation skills, able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure

• Good IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Team-focused, with the ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable

• Experience supporting or supervising junior colleagues

• Interest in business development and building a local client base

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension

• Supportive team environment with autonomy to run your own caseload

• Training and development to support long-term progression

• Modern systems and processes to support efficient file management

• Friendly, professional working culture

• Local, stable firm with an established client base

• Full-time, permanent position

• Wakefield-based role

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong local reputation and a busy residential property offering. The firm is known for providing a professional, client-focused service and for supporting staff to build long-term careers.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Wakefield

• Full-time, permanent 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 handled in strict confidence.

Conveyancing Assistant (Residential / New Build)

Location: Leeds City Centre

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

Experience: 12+ months’ conveyancing experience (sales and purchases)

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy property team in Leeds City Centre, supporting both residential and new build matters.

You will be in a client-facing role, working at pace, supporting fee earners with high-volume transactions and helping to keep matters moving from instruction through to completion. If you enjoy being organised, getting the detail right, and being the person who keeps the wheels turning, this role will suit you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Opening new files and inputting instructions onto the case management system

• Producing relevant letters and documents at the outset of matters

• Updating the case management system in line with team procedures as files progress

• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting with replies to enquiries

• Ordering searches and supporting general progression of matters

• Assisting with exchanges and related paperwork

• Setting up completions and supporting post-completion administration where required

• Issuing mortgage reports to clients

• Handling incoming post and telephone enquiries where appropriate

• General administration duties including filing, billing support, photocopying, sorting post and archiving

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• At least 12 months’ experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchases

• Experience in a similar fast-paced role with high volumes and regular client contact

• Strong keyboard skills and confidence using case management systems

• Literate and numerate, with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work accurately and follow instructions carefully

• Confident, friendly communication style with a professional approach to client care

• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure

• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

• Flexible, adaptable approach

What’s On Offer

• £23,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)

• Profit share bonus 

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible and hybrid working options (role dependent)

• Generous pension

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Enhanced family policies

• Paid volunteering days

• Training and development with clear progression opportunities

• Supportive, inclusive culture with wellbeing initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for client care and a people-first culture. The firm is employee-owned, with a profit share scheme and a genuine focus on professional development, community values and staff wellbeing.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Leeds City Centre

• Full-time, permanent 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 handled in strict confidence.

Domestic Abuse Paralegal

Salary: £26,000–£35,000 + Hybrid Working

Location: London

Trauma-informed, meaningful legal work

The Role: Protective Injunctions & Family Proceedings

• Taking initial instructions sensitively, using a trauma-informed approach
• Drafting urgent applications including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
• Preparing statements, chronologies, and supporting evidence in line with court and legal aid requirements
• Liaising with courts, police, support workers, and interpreters as required
• Completing Legal Aid applications, including emergency funding, accurately and on time
• Maintaining files and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards
• Attending hearings where required (as support and/or note-taker)
• Providing clear client updates and maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding at all times
• Supporting solicitors with correspondence, case progression, and wider administrative tasks

What Our Client Is Looking For (Experience & Skills)

• A law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification
• 12+ months’ UK family law experience (legal aid exposure strongly preferred)
• Experience handling domestic abuse matters, ideally including protective injunctions
• Confidence managing your own caseload (or a strong track record running files with supervision)
• Working knowledge of Legal Aid Agency processes and CCMS
• Strong drafting skills (statements, applications, chronologies) and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work calmly under pressure in urgent, sensitive situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Career Development & Progression

Location & Working Arrangement

• Location: London
• Working pattern: Hybrid working available (details to be confirmed based on team requirements)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £26,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience)

Apply / Enquire (Confidential Conversation)

Court of Protection Solicitor (Health & Welfare)

Salary: £35,000–£75,000 + Hybrid Working

Location: London | High-quality H&W caseload with real progression

The Role: Court of Protection (Health & Welfare)

• Mental Capacity Act 2005 applications including s.16, s.21A, and deputyship matters
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) challenges
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) matters
• Drafting and preparing applications, witness statements, and supporting court documents
• Liaising with key stakeholders including the Official Solicitor, medical professionals, social services, and family members
• Attending hearings, mediations, and client meetings as required

Team & Department Contribution

• Supervising and supporting paralegals, trainees, and junior colleagues (where appropriate to level)
• Accurate time recording and billing, with strong attention to detail
• Compliance with legal aid and CCMS requirements (where applicable)
• Supporting business development and networking activity to help grow the department

Requirements (Skills, Experience & Qualifications)

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate
• 1+ year PQE handling Court of Protection matters (or closely related work)
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant procedure
• Confidence working with vulnerable clients and families with empathy and professionalism
• Excellent drafting and communication skills (clear, accurate, and client-friendly)
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel as a minimum)

• Legal aid / CCMS experience
• Experience from a related background such as Private Client, Mental Health, or Community Care

Salary, Level & Progression

• NQ–2 years PQE: £35,000–£50,000
• 3–7 years PQE: £50,000–£75,000

Location & Working Arrangement

• Location: London
• Working pattern: Hybrid working available (details to be confirmed based on team needs and level)

Apply / Enquire (Confidential Conversation)

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Salary: £85,000–£120,000 + bonus

Location: London

High-autonomy role with genuine department growth remit

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a corporate-led caseload, with scope to support wider commercial matters where appropriate
• Advising on transactions and corporate advisory work, including (depending on experience):
  • Share and asset acquisitions/disposals
  • Shareholder agreements and investment documentation
  • Corporate governance and reorganisations
  • Commercial contracts (as required)
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with an emphasis on repeat business and referrals
• Contributing to business development, including networking, cross-referrals and supporting department growth plans
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where relevant)

Requirements (Essential)

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 5+ years’ PQE with strong UK corporate law experience (private practice)
• Demonstrable experience handling corporate matters with appropriate autonomy
• Confidence in client-facing advisory work and stakeholder management
• Interest in (or track record of) business development and contributing to growth

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Some form of client following or evidence of originating work (this can be modest)
• Experience supporting a broader commercial contracts workload
• Mentoring/supervision experience

Salary & Benefits

• £85,000–£120,000 basic salary (dependent on PQE, expertise and following)
• Bonus / performance-related incentives (where applicable)
• Pension contribution
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (typical for level, confirmed at offer stage)
• Hybrid working (pattern to be confirmed, with London office base)
• Professional development support, including training and clear progression opportunities as the department grows
• A role with genuine autonomy and visibility, offering a realistic pathway to increased responsibility and leadership over time

Location & Working Arrangements

• London (office-based team with hybrid working available)
• Working pattern and flexibility can be discussed based on experience and team needs.

Interested? Apply in Confidence