Senior Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Location: Watford / North West London
Salary: £75,000 to £100,000, depending on experience
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Experience: Ideally 10+ years’ PQE
Working pattern: Office-based with flexibility considered

The Opportunity

An established independent law firm is seeking a Senior Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its claimant litigation team.

You will manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to settlement or trial, including Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. The position combines technical case management, direct client responsibility, junior supervision and contribution to departmental performance.

This opportunity would suit an experienced claimant Solicitor who can manage complex matters independently while providing clear and compassionate support to clients.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims from instruction through resolution
• Handling workplace accidents, road traffic accidents, public liability and medical negligence matters
• Assessing liability, causation, quantum and litigation risk
• Drafting claim forms, pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents
• Obtaining and analysing medical evidence
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, Counsel, defendants and insurers
• Preparing schedules of loss and settlement proposals
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and other settlement discussions
• Progressing litigated matters in accordance with court directions
• Maintaining accurate files and meeting procedural deadlines
• Delegating appropriate work to trainees and junior colleagues
• Supporting profitability while maintaining high client-care standards

About You

You should ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Approximately 10 years’ PQE or more
• Recent claimant Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence experience within a UK Legal Practice
• Experience managing complex claims independently
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant protocols and limitation
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and evidence-analysis skills
• Confidence working with medical experts and Counsel
• Experience supervising trainees or junior colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness and financial case management
• A compassionate, practical and client-focused approach
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Applications may also be considered from candidates slightly outside the preferred PQE range where substantial technical expertise and autonomous case-management capability can be demonstrated.

Salary and Benefits

The opportunity offers:

• £75,000 to £100,000, depending on PQE, technical experience and commercial contribution
• A varied claimant Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence caseload
• Autonomy over matters and direct client responsibility
• Support from an established litigation team
• Opportunities to supervise junior colleagues
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Scope for continued career development
• A collaborative and professional working environment

Candidates offering complex Clinical Negligence capability, high-value case experience, strong billing performance, team leadership or client-generation skills may justify consideration towards the upper end of the range.

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

Location

The position is based in the Watford area, accessible from North West London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

Some flexibility may be considered depending on experience and the needs of the team.

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 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.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Litigator

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 4 to 7+ years’ PQE (strong candidates with slightly less experience considered)

This is a strong opportunity for a dispute resolution solicitor who enjoys variety, wants to run their own caseload, and is keen to be part of a team with genuine scope to grow and progress.

Our client is looking to appoint a Dispute Resolution Solicitor / Litigator into their Dispute Resolution team in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will act for a solid client base of corporate and individual clients and manage a broad range of contentious work. The role also offers the chance to support colleagues across the firm on litigation matters and contribute to the continued development of the wider business legal offering.

You will handle a genuinely mixed caseload, including contractual disputes, professional negligence, property disputes and contentious probate. This role will suit someone who is confident managing matters from instruction through to resolution, values strong client relationships, and wants long-term progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own varied dispute resolution caseload

• Advising on contractual disputes

• Handling professional negligence matters

• Dealing with neighbour and boundary disputes

• Advising on debt recovery, insolvency and enforcement matters

• Managing contentious probate matters, including will validity challenges and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

• Handling property litigation matters, including possession and dilapidation claims (residential and commercial)

• Advising on employment-related disputes, including Employment Tribunal claims, settlement agreements and non-contentious advisory work

• Handling Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims

• Building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues

• Providing support and advice to colleagues within the firm on litigation matters

• Contributing to the growth and development of the dispute resolution and wider business legal offering

• Assisting with legal surgery sessions in relation to litigation enquiries

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales)

• Ideally 4 to 7+ years’ PQE (strong candidates with slightly less experience considered)

• Broad dispute resolution experience across a range of litigation matters

• Confident running your own caseload and managing deadlines

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, client-focused approach

• Comfortable working with both corporate and individual clients

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues

• Not purely process-driven PI or RTA litigation background

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Loyalty holiday scheme

• Option to purchase additional holiday

• Contributory pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Health and wellbeing benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)

• Death in service cover

• Good prospects for career progression

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time role. Part-time working will be considered.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Court of Protection Head of Department

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 8+ years’ qualified (Solicitor or FCILEx)

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection specialist to step into a true leadership role, with the scope to drive growth, lead a team and shape the strategic direction of a well-established department.

Our client is looking to appoint a Solicitor or FCILEx (8+ years’ qualified experience) to join and lead their Court of Protection team in Ashton-under-Lyne. The team is in an exciting period of growth, supported by strong relationships with local referrers. Alongside managing your own caseload (with support from experienced solicitors and paralegals), you will take responsibility for the department’s performance and play a key role in business development and cross-referral across the wider group.

You will lead a team working with clients who often have complex needs and circumstances, meaning Court of Protection matters can overlap with other areas of law. The team also undertakes contested work, so advocacy experience is advantageous. For the right person, there is clear long-term progression, including a route to Partner and the potential to progress to a director-level position within the wider group.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the Court of Protection department, including setting direction and driving growth

• Managing your own Court of Protection caseload, supported by solicitors and paralegals

• Building and maintaining a strong referrer network and raising the team’s external profile

• Working closely with the business development function to generate new opportunities

• Cross-referring work across the wider group and collaborating with colleagues in other practice areas

• Supervising and supporting team members, including coaching, appraisals and identifying training needs

• Taking responsibility for financial performance, including billing, recovery and chargeable time targets

• Ensuring the team works in line with firm policies and all regulatory and compliance requirements

• Handling or supporting on contested work where required (advocacy experience is an advantage)

What We’re Looking For

• Solicitor or FCILEx with 8+ years’ qualified experience

• Strong Court of Protection experience, with confidence managing complex client needs

• Proven experience supervising and managing others (essential)

• Commercial mindset and understanding of how a law firm operates as a business

• Entrepreneurial approach, with the drive to grow a department and develop new work streams

• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, referrers and internal stakeholders

• Comfortable taking ownership of departmental performance and strategic direction

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £95,000 plus bonus and benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Loyalty holiday scheme

• Option to purchase additional holiday

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Health and wellbeing benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)

• Death in service cover

• Long-term progression, including a clear route to Partner for the right candidate

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Childcare Law Solicitor

Location: Ashton-under-Lyme

Career Level: Senior Solicitor 5+ PQE

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced childcare law solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, is seeking a Senior Childcare Law Solicitor at 5+ PQE level to join their expanding Childcare Team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-quality childcare law matters, conducting your own caseload and undertaking advocacy in care proceedings. You'll be joining a friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team that values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Childcare Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of childcare law matters, representing local authorities, parents, or children in care proceedings. This role focuses exclusively on childcare law, with no private family law work involved, as that is undertaken by a different team.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities for the right candidate and the chance to work on complex and rewarding childcare matters whilst developing your advocacy skills and expertise in this specialist area.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting your own caseload in childcare law matters from instruction through to conclusion
• Representing clients in care proceedings, including public law children cases
• Undertaking advocacy in the Family Court at all levels
• Advising on care orders, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, and placement orders
• Handling complex childcare matters including non-accidental injury cases and complex family dynamics
• Attending court hearings, case management hearings, and final hearings
• Preparing court bundles, witness statements, and legal submissions
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, children's guardians, and expert witnesses
• Providing clear, practical, and compassionate advice to clients
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the childcare team
• Meeting financial targets and managing matters efficiently
• Contributing to the continued success and development of the childcare practice

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years' PQE experience in childcare law
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience running your own caseload in childcare law matters
• Experience undertaking advocacy in the Family Court
• The Law Society's Children Law Panel accreditation
• A Children's Guardian following
• Strong technical knowledge of childcare law, the Children Act 1989, and care proceedings
• Excellent advocacy skills and confidence in court
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Excellent client care skills with a compassionate and sensitive approach
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight court deadlines
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in this specialist area

Highly Desirable:

• Experience representing multiple client types (local authorities, parents, or children)
• Experience with complex childcare matters including non-accidental injury cases
• Knowledge of adoption law and placement proceedings
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and dedicated with a passion for childcare law
• Compassionate and sensitive approach to clients
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Resilient and able to handle emotionally challenging cases
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Committed to professional development and staying current with legal developments

What's On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (market rate, dependent on experience)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Loyalty holiday scheme
• Ability to buy additional holidays
• Contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service scheme
• Paycare scheme
• Good prospects of career progression for the right candidate
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
• Specialist childcare law practice with no private family law work
• Modern, well-equipped offices in Ashton-under-lyme
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including childcare law, family law, employment, property, litigation, and corporate.

The Childcare Team specialises exclusively in childcare law matters, handling care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, and placement orders. The team represents local authorities, parents, and children in complex and sensitive care proceedings, providing expert legal advice and advocacy in the Family Court.

The team is friendly, welcoming, and hard-working, with a collaborative culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate client service. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development for dedicated childcare law practitioners.

Location

This role is based at our client's Ashton-under-Lyme office; with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The offices offer modern, professional working environments with flexible working arrangements available.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced childcare law solicitor with Children Law Panel accreditation and a Children's Guardian following, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882

Family Law Solicitor

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Career Level: Solicitor/FCILEX 1-5 PQE

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 + Bonus

Join a Dedicated Family Law Team

Are you an experienced family law solicitor or FCILEX looking for an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team? Our client, a highly regarded law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, is seeking a Family Law Solicitor or FCILEX at 1-5 PQE level to join their expanding Family Law Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy disputes, and cohabitation matters. You'll be joining a friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team that values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Family Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of private family law matters, handling divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership disputes, and advising on the rights of unmarried and cohabitating couples. This role focuses exclusively on private family law, with no child law or childcare work involved, as that is undertaken by a different team.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities for the right candidate and the chance to work on varied and rewarding family law matters whilst developing your advocacy skills and building strong client relationships.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting your own caseload in private family law matters, subject to appropriate supervision
• Handling divorce proceedings, financial remedy disputes, and civil partnership matters
• Advising unmarried and cohabitating couples on their legal rights and remedies
• Undertaking advocacy in the Family Court
• Assisting with new enquiries received by the department
• Assisting with the department's legal surgery sessions (free client drop-in sessions)
• Undertaking fee-earning work on client matters
• Undertaking administrative tasks on client matters
• Dealing with applications for funding from the Legal Aid scheme
• Preparing court bundles, witness statements, financial statements (Form E), and legal submissions
• Attending court hearings, First Appointments, Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, and final hearings
• Liaising with clients, barristers, financial experts, and other professionals
• Providing clear, practical, and compassionate advice to clients
• Assisting with marketing efforts for the department, including networking with local external agencies that refer work to the department
• Assisting with external advice sessions that the team provides to local organisations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the family law team
• Meeting financial targets and managing matters efficiently

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 1-5 years' PQE experience in family law
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales or FCILEX
• Proven experience running your own caseload in private family law matters
• Experience in divorce, financial remedy disputes, and civil partnership matters
• Advocacy experience in the Family Court
• Strong technical knowledge of family law, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, and financial remedy proceedings
• Excellent client care skills with a compassionate and sensitive approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight court deadlines
• Willingness to assist with legal surgery sessions and new enquiries rota
• Willingness to assist with external advice sessions provided to local organisations
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in this specialist area

Highly Desirable:

• Experience advising unmarried and cohabitating couples on their legal rights
• Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and publicly funded family law work
• Experience with complex financial remedy cases
• Experience with community engagement and legal advice sessions
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and dedicated with a passion for family law
• Compassionate and sensitive approach to clients
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Resilient and able to handle emotionally challenging cases
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Committed to professional development and staying current with legal developments
• Enthusiastic about community engagement and providing access to justice

What's On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £55,000 (market rate, dependent on experience)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Loyalty holiday scheme
• Ability to purchase additional holidays
• Contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme
• Non-contributory death in service scheme
• Paycare scheme
• Good prospects of career progression for the right candidate
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
• Specialist private family law practice with no child law or childcare work
• Opportunity to participate in legal surgery sessions and community advice work
• Modern, well-equipped offices Ashton-under-Lyne
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including family law, childcare law, employment, property, litigation, and corporate.

The Family Law Team specialises in private family law matters, handling divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership matters, and advising unmarried and cohabitating couples. The team is committed to providing accessible legal services and regularly participates in legal surgery sessions and external advice sessions with local organisations.

The team is friendly, welcoming, and hard-working, with a collaborative culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate client service. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development for dedicated family law practitioners.

Location

This role is based at our client's Ashton-under-Lyne office; with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The offices offer modern, professional working environments with flexible working arrangements available.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced family law solicitor or FCILEX with advocacy experience and a passion for helping clients through difficult times, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882

Private Client Solicitor (Wills, Trusts, LPAs)

Location: Corby

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who enjoys running matters end-to-end, takes pride in technical quality, and wants a role where you can build a strong local profile, this is a great opportunity in Corby.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced private client fee earner into their Corby office, servicing clients across Northamptonshire. You’ll be trusted to manage your own caseload independently, with the support of a well-established firm that values work-life balance, long-term careers and high standards of client care.

This role will suit someone who is confident advising across core private client work and who enjoys building relationships. You’ll also work closely with colleagues in the Commercial teams in Corby, developing relationships with commercial clients and building a sustainable pipeline locally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private client caseload independently, including:

• Wills

• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

• Probate, estates and administration

• Estate and inheritance planning

• Trusts

• Providing clear, practical advice and delivering a high standard of client service

• Building relationships with commercial colleagues and supporting referrals from commercial clients

• Contributing to business development in Corby, including networking and developing new local contacts

• Maintaining strong file management, accuracy and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive

• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in private client work

• Technically competent across wills, probate and estate planning

• Confident managing your own caseload without day-to-day supervision

• Strong client care and communication skills

• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in business development and building a local caseload

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

• A strong regional platform with a long-established reputation and a supportive culture

• Proper work-life balance and the opportunity to build a long-term career locally

• Benefits package including:

• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%

• Private healthcare (certain positions only and upon passing probation)

• Group income protection (certain positions only)

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and retail discounts

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (ICE, hybrid and electric), with EV charging points being rolled out across offices

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Corby.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (Wills, Trusts, LPAs & Estate Admin)

Location: Kettering

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Ideally 5+ years’ PQE (flexible for strong candidates)

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who enjoys high-quality private client work, takes pride in technical standards, and likes being part of a genuinely supportive team, this is a strong opportunity in Kettering.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced private client fee earner into their well-established team. This is a key hire into a busy and growing department, with the chance to work closely with the Head of Team, support junior colleagues, and help maintain excellent client care and compliance standards.

You’ll manage a varied private client caseload with an existing client base, while also playing a visible role in supporting the wider team. Full-time or part-time working is available.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private client caseload, including:

• Wills and estate planning

• Probate and estate administration

• Powers of Attorney

• Inheritance Tax planning

• Trust creation and administration

• Supporting and supervising junior team members

• Providing technical guidance to colleagues across the team

• Helping maintain high standards of client care, compliance and file quality

• Building relationships with clients and professional referrers

• Contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive

• Solid private client experience (ideally 5+ years’ PQE, but flexibility will be considered)

• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, IHT and trusts

• Confidence supporting and supervising junior colleagues

• Organised, commercially aware and approachable working style

• Enjoys building relationships and developing referral networks

• STEP qualification is advantageous but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

• High-quality work and an existing client base

• Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong leadership

• Full-time or part-time considered

• Benefits package including:

• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%

• Private healthcare (certain positions only and upon passing probation)

• Group income protection (certain positions only)

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and retail discounts

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (ICE, hybrid and electric), with EV charging points being rolled out across offices

Working Arrangements

Full-time or part-time, permanent role based in Kettering.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Conveyancing Team leader 

Location: Leicester

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior conveyancing experience (team management essential)

If you’re a senior residential conveyancer who enjoys running matters end-to-end, leading a team, and building strong relationships with clients and referrers, this is a great opportunity to join and develop an expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Conveyancer to help manage and grow the team. You’ll be trusted to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision, while also supporting performance, compliance and business development.

This is a key hire for a growing team. You’ll combine hands-on conveyancing with leadership, helping to maintain high standards of client care and efficient ways of working. If you do not currently hold a formal qualification, the firm is open to supporting your development (including CLC or SQE) for the right person.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:

• Sale and purchase (including leasehold and new-build)

• Remortgage

• Equity release

• Transfer of equity

• Leading and managing a residential conveyancing team

• Building and developing relationships with clients and referrers

• Driving business development activity to support team growth

• Working confidently with case management systems and maintaining accurate records

• Maintaining strong compliance standards, including file management and process adherence

• Prioritising competing deadlines and keeping matters progressing smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in a busy residential property team

• Strong technical conveyancing experience across sales, purchases, remortgages and related matters

• Team management experience (essential)

• Confidence working with minimal supervision

• Strong client care and relationship-building skills with clients and referrers

• IT literate with working knowledge of case management systems

• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and compliance mindset

• Genuine interest in business development and growing a team

• If you are not formally qualified, the firm is open to supporting CLC or SQE progression

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

• A key leadership role in a growing residential conveyancing team

• Investment in your development and progression (including CLC or SQE support where applicable)

• Benefits package including:

• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%

• Private healthcare (certain positions only and upon passing probation)

• Group income protection (certain positions only)

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and retail discounts

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (ICE, hybrid and electric), with EV charging points being rolled out across offices

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Leicester.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Childcare Solicitor (or equivalent)

Location: Leicester or Northampton

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Ideally 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you’re a Childcare Solicitor who wants high-quality public and private children work, strong team support, and the chance to make a real impact, this is a standout opportunity within one of the largest childcare teams in the East Midlands.

Our client is growing and is looking to appoint an experienced childcare lawyer into either their Leicester or Northampton office. The role involves representing children across England, with a varied caseload and the support of a well-established team.

You’ll work on a broad range of childcare proceedings, providing clear, practical advice while offering compassionate support. Children’s Panel accreditation is preferred (or you may be working towards it), and a guardian following would be welcomed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting on behalf of children in a wide range of childcare proceedings, including:

• Care proceedings

• Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)

• Special guardianship and adoption matters

• Private law applications, including Rule 16.4 instructions

• Separate representation of competent children

• Providing clear, practical advice and compassionate support to children and families

• Undertaking advocacy and representing clients at hearings where appropriate

• Managing files accurately and compliantly, maintaining high standards of client care

• Building relationships with guardians and professional contacts (where applicable)

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) or equivalent

• Ideally 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in childcare law

• Children’s Panel accreditation is preferred, or you may be working towards it

• Strong advocacy experience

• Confident handling a varied caseload with minimal supervision

• Calm, empathetic communication style and a practical approach to advice

• A genuine passion for childcare work and the impact it has on society

• A guardian following would be welcomed

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits

• The chance to join a large, established childcare team with strong support and expertise

• Varied, meaningful work representing children across England

• Proper work-life balance and a strong regional platform

• Benefits package including:

• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%

• Private healthcare (certain positions only and upon passing probation)

• Group income protection (certain positions only)

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and retail discounts

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (ICE, hybrid and electric), with EV charging points being rolled out across offices

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in either Leicester or Northampton.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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

Senior Conveyancer

Location: Wellingborough

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior conveyancer level (management experience desirable)

This is a great opportunity for an experienced residential conveyancer who wants to take ownership of a growing team, manage a varied caseload, and play a key role in developing relationships with clients and referrers.

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Conveyancer (or equivalent) into their Wellingborough office to help manage and develop an expanding Residential Conveyancing team. You will be trusted to run files with minimal supervision, support compliance and process, and contribute to business development activity that helps the team continue to grow.

You will handle a broad residential conveyancing caseload, including sales and purchases (including leasehold and new build), remortgages, equity release and transfers of equity. The role suits someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident building relationships, with the ambition to take on leadership responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion

• Handling sales and purchases, including leasehold and new-build matters

• Advising on remortgages, equity release and transfers of equity

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers

• Supporting the management and development of the residential conveyancing team

• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in line with compliance requirements

• Using case management systems to maintain accurate file records and updates

• Contributing to business development activity to support growth

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a busy residential conveyancing team

• Able to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail

• Confident communicator with a client-first approach

• Strong business development skills and experience building referrer relationships

• IT literate, with experience using case management systems

• Team management experience is desirable

• Willingness to complete a basic DBS check (required)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits

• Pension scheme with employer match up to 4%

• BUPA (eligible roles only, subject to passing probation)

• Group income protection (eligible roles only) paying a percentage of salary after 6 months’ sickness absence

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and a retail discounts scheme

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (including hybrid and electric vehicles), with planned EV charging point rollout across offices

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent role based from the Wellingborough office.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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