We are building a new Combined County Authority for Hampshire and the Solent, bringing together partners across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton to bring investment to the region and to create opportunities for our people, places, communities and businesses. The Role Reporting to the Director of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer), you will lead the Authority's legal, information governance and complaints functions and act as Deputy Monitoring Officer. You will enable the Chief Executive, Board members, the Mayor when elected, and colleagues to deliver ambitious programmes through sound, proportionate and practical legal advice. Provide authoritative advice on complex, high-profile matters, balancing pace, delivery and legal risk. Lead multidisciplinary teams and make clear decisions where requirements, accountability or precedent are uncertain. Hold accountability for service performance, people, resources and budgets across Legal...

Are you looking for a role where you can help shape something new, make a visible difference and work alongside people who care deeply about their place? If so, HSCCA could be a brilliant next step. We are building a new Combined County Authority for Hampshire and the Solent, bringing together partners across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton to bring investment to the region and to create opportunities for our people, places, communities and businesses. The Role As the Authority's designated statutory scrutiny officer, you will lead and support an effective overview and scrutiny function, helping to ensure transparent, accountable and evidence-based decision making. You will provide impartial professional advice to elected members and senior officers, promote constructive challenge and ensure scrutiny activity meets statutory and constitutional requirements. What you'll be doing In this role, you'll provide: Scrutiny leadership and...

Position: Legal Secretary - Residential/Property Location: Bournemouth Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm) Role Purpose: To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold, ensuring the efficient progression of leasehold property matters while delivering a high standard of client service. Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Residential Leasehold. Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and reports using digital dictation and case management systems. Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and deadlines. Open new client files and complete onboarding procedures, including AML and ID verification checks. Liaise with clients, estate agents, freeholders, managing agents, lenders and solicitors. Handle incoming calls, emails and correspondence professionally. Maintain electronic and paper filing systems. Support...

Location: Dorset service - This can be a hybrid role based on service demands, generally 3 days a week in the Bournemouth office. Salary: Grade 5 - £38,724 or Grade 6 - £44,323 per annum depending on experience Hours: Full time - 35 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they...

Opportunity: Residential Property Lawyer (3+ PQE) Location: Bournemouth or Poole (Hybrid Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus If you're an experienced Residential Property Lawyer who enjoys running your own caseload, looking after your clients and getting stuck into the detail of a transaction, this could be a really good next move! We're working with a well-established regional firm with a strong presence across Dorset and Somerset. They have a sizeable and experienced team behind them, but retain a friendly, down-to-earth feel, and they're looking for another experienced lawyer to join their Land team in Bournemouth or Poole. The Work: This is a proper fee-earning role where you'll have ownership of your own matters from instruction through to post-completion. You'll deal with a broad range of residential property work, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and wider Land transactions. There's also scope...

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, Eastleigh, £61,750 - £71,400. Ready for a new challenge? Use your criminal law experience to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, benefiting from comprehensive training, dedicated support, and clear career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an outstanding pension and excellent benefits package - JOB REF: THE ROLE: Join a highly regarded organisation as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining hands-on experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload. You will use your advocacy, case preparation and analytical skills to build strong cases, develop specialist prosecution expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of justice. With comprehensive training, ongoing support, and clear career progression, you will have everything you need to thrive in your new career. THE CANDIDATE: Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise...

Private Client Solicitor 2+ PQE Hampshire £55-65,000 DOE hybrid working Are you looking to develop your expertise in an established private client team in relation to all aspects of advising in relation to complex trust arrangements, their taxation and administration and estate planning. If you think this could be the role for you, please contact Gemma Jones at eNL on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion. JOB REF - 5559 A well-established and respected law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in trusts and estate planning to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. THE ROLE: The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of private client matters, including: • Advising on the establishment, administration and termination of trusts. • Providing advice to trustees and beneficiaries. •...

Legal Secretary - Private Client Team Poole Full-time Permanent Join a well-established, people-focused legal team Are you an experienced Secretary or Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a professional and supportive environment? We're looking for a Legal Secretary to join an established Private Client team in Poole. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in being organised, accurate and dependable, and who enjoys playing an important role in keeping a busy professional team running smoothly. You'll become a valued member of a friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters, working alongside experienced professionals and providing essential day-to-day secretarial and administrative support. What's in it for you? A friendly and supportive team where people work collaboratively and look out for one another. A well-established professional environment offering stability and the opportunity to build a long-term career. A role where...

Criminal Solicitor, 2+ PQE, Portsmouth, £61,750 - £71,400. Ready to take your criminal law career in a new direction? This is an exciting opportunity to retrain as a Prosecutions Lawyer with a highly respected organisation, gaining specialist expertise through comprehensive training, structured career development and dedicated support. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression - JOB REF: OVERVIEW: • Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Barristers qualified to practise in England & Wales, with at least 2 years' PQE in criminal law, whether gained in defence or prosecution. • Join a highly regarded organisation and retrain as a specialist Prosecutions Lawyer, gaining valuable experience across a varied and complex criminal caseload while developing specialist expertise in prosecution work. • You'll handle a broad range of...

LITIGATION LAWYER, 5+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £55,000 - £65,000 DOE - This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer with expertise in property litigation and contentious probate to manage a varied caseload, handling complex disputes and further developing their skills within a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional legal services and client care - JOB REF: • You will manage a varied caseload of contentious matters, with a particular focus on property litigation and contentious probate, including disputes involving wills, inheritance, estate administration, and contested estates. • You will also advise on property-related disputes, professional negligence and contractual claims, draft pleadings and court documents, attend hearings and client meetings, and negotiate settlements to achieve effective outcomes. • With a strong emphasis on client care, you will provide clear, commercially minded advice, build lasting client relationships and work...

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCER, 5+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £50,000 - £60,000 DOE - Join a thriving residential property team at a well-established law firm, managing a varied caseload of residential transactions with excellent opportunities for career progression in a supportive, client-focused environment - JOB REF: THE ROLE Take ownership of your own varied caseload of conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, handling everything from freehold and leasehold transactions to remortgages, transfers of equity and new builds. In this role, you will build lasting client relationships, work closely with key stakeholders to drive transactions forward, and deliver an exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of compliance. THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Residential Conveyancer with 5+ PQE and a strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion. You will be confident managing...

PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER, 5+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £55,000 - £65,000 DOE - Take the next step in your Private Client career with a well-established high street law firm offering a varied caseload, high-quality client work and the opportunity to build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and business clients, all within a supportive team that values your expertise and development - JOB REF: THE ROLE You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration, providing clear, practical legal advice on estate planning and related matters. You will draft wills and legal documents to a high standard, conduct client meetings both in person and remotely, and build strong client relationships. The role also involves liaising with HMRC, banks and financial advisers, maintaining accurate records and regulatory compliance, and contributing to the continued growth of the department through marketing...

Family Solicitor, 5+ PQE, Hampshire, £45,000 - £60,000 DOE. -Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm as a Senior Family Solicitor, with the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Family, mentor junior colleagues and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly regarded department. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job ref: 5752 THE ROLE: Working closely with the Head of Family, you will manage your own caseload across divorce, financial remedies, children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse. Responsibilities include advising and representing clients, preparing legal documentation, attending court hearings and exploring alternative dispute resolution. You will also mentor and supervise junior colleagues, supporting the development of the team and maintaining high standards of service. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded Family Solicitor with at least 5 years'...

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT LAWYER - PROPERTY, HAMPSHIRE, 6+ PQE, £55,000 - £75,000 DOE - Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm in a strategic knowledge role, supporting Commercial and Residential Property teams with technical expertise, training and legal innovation. Job ref: 5754 OVERVIEW: • An award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to support its Commercial and Residential Property teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an established PSL or an experienced Property Solicitor looking to transition away from fee-earning into a strategic knowledge-focused role. • You will develop and maintain precedents, templates and legal guidance, manage knowledge resources, provide technical support on complex property matters and monitor legislative developments. Your expertise will cover areas including landlord and tenant, title matters, property development and conveyancing. • You will lead on training and development across the Property...

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT LAWYER - CORPORATE, 6+ PQE, £55,000-£75,000 DOE - Join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked Corporate Team in a strategic role focused on knowledge management, technical excellence, legal innovation and the development of lawyers. JOB REF: 5753 • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Support or Corporate Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE to join the award-winning Corporate Team. • This is a strategic, high-impact role offering the opportunity to step away from fee-earning while remaining closely involved in complex, high-quality M&A and corporate transactions, supporting lawyers at all levels. • You will develop and maintain high-quality precedents, templates and practical guidance and provide technical support and legal research on a range of corporate matters. • You will identify training needs, design and deliver training programmes, particularly in M&A and corporate best practice, and support trainee development,...

Property Litigation Solicitor - 2-4 Years' PQE, Hampshire, £55,000-£70,000 DOE. An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to join an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked law firm in Hampshire. Working within a Dispute Resolution team, you will handle a varied caseload of residential property disputes while benefiting from high-quality work, a collaborative culture and genuine opportunities for career progression. Job Ref: 5751 OVERVIEW: The successful Property Litigation Solicitor will manage a diverse caseload of contentious residential property matters from initial instruction through to resolution, advising on landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold and service charge issues, possession and eviction proceedings, breaches of lease and contract, boundary disputes and adverse possession claims. You will oversee litigation and court proceedings, draft pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence, prepare cases for trial and represent clients at...

Commercial Solicitor, 3-7 PQE, Hampshire, £55,000 - £75,000 DOE - Join an award winning, Legal 500-ranked team advising household-name brands, innovative technology companies and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of commercial and intellectual property matters. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job ref: 5755 THE ROLE: An award-winning law firm with an ambitious growth strategy is seeking a talented Commercial & IP Solicitor to join its growing Corporate and Commercial Department. You will advise an impressive client base across sectors including technology, software, manufacturing, retail and consumer-facing industries, with increasing exposure to cross-border projects. Your work will include drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply and distribution contracts, licensing arrangements, technology and software agreements, and high-value service contracts. You will...

Employment Solicitor - 1-3 Years' PQE, Hampshire, £50,000-£60,000 DOE. An exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join an award-winning Employment team at a Legal 500 Top Tier firm in Hampshire. The firm offers high-quality work, excellent career development and an excellent platform for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise within a highly regarded practice. Job ref: 5750 THE ROLE You will advise both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Your responsibilities will include drafting contracts, agreements, policies and procedures, as well as providing employment law support on corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing and TUPE. You will also advise on employment disputes, assist with the preparation of Employment Tribunal cases and have opportunities to undertake advocacy where appropriate. Alongside your fee-earning work, you will develop and maintain strong client...