PROBATE LAWYER, 3+ PQE, Kent, circa £45,000-£65,000 DOE - Excellent opportunity for an experienced Probate Lawyer to join a busy Wills & Probate team, with a varied caseload, direct client contacts and occasional client visits. JOB REF: 5494 • A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Probate Lawyer with 3+ years' PQE to join its Wills & Probate team. • The role will involve a mixture of wills and probate matters, providing a varied workload and the opportunity to develop strong client relationships. • You will manage your own caseload, advising clients on a range of private client matters and ensuring a high level of client care throughout. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a professional and empathetic approach to dealing with clients. • The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' PQE and be able to demonstrate solid experience handling wills and probate matters with a high degree of autonomy. • To apply or to...

Opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (Senior Associate) to join a highly regarded, Legal 500 ranked law firm in Kent. The Firm Our client is an ambitious, commercially focused law firm with a strongly regarded Employment Department, recognised for its client service and its ability to deliver commercial results. The department sits at the heart of the firm's future growth plans and is currently expanding. The firm prides itself on a collegiate and collaborative culture, both within teams and across the wider business, and places genuine emphasis on client care and commercial acumen in everything it does. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a growing team, working across the full spectrum of employment law with a particular focus on respondent-based, commercial client work. The role covers a broad and varied caseload, including corporate support work, wrongful and unfair dismissals, redundancy and...

Family Law Team Leader Salary: 70,000 + bonus scheme Location: Cirencester, Tunbridge Wells, Horsham + hybrid working Our client is a well-established Legal 500 law firm, is seeking a Family Team Leader to provide expert legal advice with professionalism and empathy. Alongside managing a varied caseload, the successful candidate will lead the office team, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and client care. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied Family Law caseload, providing expert advice in line with SRA standards. Deliver professional and compassionate client service through meetings, calls, and video conferences. Draft legal documents, attend hearings, instruct Counsel, and progress matters efficiently. Maintain accurate time recording and manage costs, fees, and funding arrangements. Work with clients and Accounts to manage...

Exciting Opportunity: Conveyancing Legal Secretary Location: Gillingham Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 9am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch break Our client, a reputable and dynamic legal firm based in Gillingham, is seeking a skilled Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to advance their career in the legal sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for property law, this role could be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the conveyancing team, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently Draught and prepare legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with a keen eye for detail Maintain accurate and organised files, both electronically and physically, to ensure compliance and ease of access Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication...

Conveyancing Legal Administrator / Graduate Opportunity Are you a recent Law Graduate looking to start your legal career with a well-established and supportive law firm? We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our clients Conveyancing team, providing administrative and client support while gaining valuable hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and build a long-term career in conveyancing. Responsibilities Preparing and typing correspondence, legal documents and client letters Answering telephone calls and assisting clients in a professional and friendly manner Managing and updating client records and files Supporting the team with administrative tasks, including scanning, filing and document preparation Arranging appointments and liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties Updating information on the firm's case management system Assisting fee earners with the progression of...

Summary: Are you a sharp, commercially-minded Regulatory Lawyer looking to shape compliance and strategy within a vital infrastructure sector? Do you have the legal expertise and proactive mindset needed to navigate complex water industry frameworks, from Ofwat guidance to wholesale market rules? If so, this high-impact role places you at the very heart of our business. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Economic Regulation, you will serve as a trusted advisor across key functions-protecting the business from regulatory risk while championing a strong culture of compliance. Main responsibilities: Provide legal advice and support to business functions in relation to regulatory obligations and policy, including (i) compliance with water industry legislation, licence conditions, competition law, wholesale market codes, charging rules, (ii) regulatory reporting and (iii) the management of regulatory and compliance risks. Working with the Regulation Team and the...

Junior Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Kent Fulltime, Permanent - Hybrid considered My client is looking for a talented junior solicitor to join their highly respected clinical negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in claimant clinical negligence work who is ready to develop their skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll work closely with senior solicitors on a varied caseload, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of clinical negligence claims-from initial enquiries and investigations to settlement negotiations and litigation The role will involve: Assisting senior team members with the management of clinical negligence files Conducting legal research, drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court documents Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders Reviewing medical records and preparing chronologies Supporting the team with case preparation for...

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Asbestos Analyst Location: London, M25 & South East Rate: 250- 300 per day, depending on experience Contract: Contract-to-Permanent Astute People are recruiting for an experienced Asbestos Analyst to join an established, independent asbestos consultancy with a strong and ongoing workload across London, the M25 and wider South East. This is an opportunity to join a busy team on an initial contract basis, with the potential to move permanently after approximately 3 months if it's the right fit for both you and the business. The Role As an Asbestos Analyst, you'll be predominantly field-based, working across a mixture of commercial and domestic properties. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out air monitoring and fibre monitoring Undertaking 4-stage clearance testing Producing accurate reports using tablet/handheld technology Working in accordance with UKAS requirements, legislation and company procedures Maintaining strong client...

Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service.You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high-value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions.This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high-quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions...

Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing cases to join the Council's in-house legal service.You will work under the supervision of the Principal and Senior Lawyers, taking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload. The role requires confident handling of housing litigation, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation. This will include high-value and routine disrepair claims, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions.This is a pivotal position for someone who can work independently, deliver high-quality legal advice, and manage cases from start to finish. A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions...

Part-Time Legal PA / Conveyancing Assistant (Temporary) Burgess Hill Part-Time Immediate Start 1-2 Month Assignment 15 per hour We are delighted to be recruiting for a highly organised and professional Legal PA / Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy and friendly legal team in Burgess Hill on a temporary basis for an initial 1-2 month assignment . This role is ideal for someone with previous experience supporting solicitors, conveyancers or legal professionals within a residential property or conveyancing environment . You will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, providing both PA and administrative support while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy, confidentiality and client service. As part of a close-knit team, you'll also need to be dog friendly , as office dogs are regular visitors! Working Hours 3 full days per week or 4 shorter days per week Tuesday is a mandatory working day Office hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to...

Client Partnerships Administrator - Legal Experience Required Location: Bromley, Greater London Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Our client, a leading player in the luxury hospitality sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Client Partnerships Administrator to join their team in Bromley. As a Client Partnerships Administrator, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the client management team, ensuring seamless communication and fostering strong relationships with clients. Required Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in a legal secretary, legal administrator or similar legal support role Experience reviewing contracts and legal documents for accuracy, consistency and alignment with approved wording and templates Excellent written communication and inbox management skills, with the ability to respond to client queries promptly and professionally A proactive, client-focused approach, including effective...

Birchrose Associates is delighted to be representing a well-regarded law firm in Bromley, which is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join its growing team. Please only apply if you have previous Commercial Property Paralegal experience The Firm Our client is a highly regarded law firm with an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice and excellent client service. The Commercial Property team is a key part of the firm, offering a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for development. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Commercial Property Paralegal to join a busy and well-established team. The successful candidate will support fee earners across a broad range of commercial property transactions, with the opportunity to develop their own caseload under supervision. Duties will include: Supporting fee earners across a range of commercial property transactions...

Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) £40,000 - £50,000 Full Time Office Based A unique opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing business in a broad, client-facing advisory role. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of employment law matters, combining legal advice, drafting, dispute support, compliance projects, training and thought leadership. You'll work closely with corporate clients, providing practical and commercially focused solutions to workplace and business challenges. This role would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning environment and become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of business clients. Key Responsibilities Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters Supporting clients with employment tribunal claims and workplace disputes Drafting, reviewing and updating contracts, policies and legal documentation Carrying out...

Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) 40,000 - 50,000 Full Time Office Based A unique opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing business in a broad, client-facing advisory role. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of employment law matters, combining legal advice, drafting, dispute support, compliance projects, training and thought leadership. You'll work closely with corporate clients, providing practical and commercially focused solutions to workplace and business challenges. This role would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning environment and become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of business clients. Key Responsibilities Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters Supporting clients with employment tribunal claims and workplace disputes Drafting, reviewing and updating contracts, policies and legal documentation Carrying out compliance...

Administrator Crawley 30,000 - 32,000 Fully office-based 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Overview A long-established professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join a small, professional team. This is a varied role, providing administrative support to a designated fee earner and the Records Department, while also contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the office and providing cover during periods of absence. The environment is regulated and process-driven, and would suit a candidate from a legal or professional services background who is comfortable working with procedures, deadlines and confidential information. The office is small and quiet, requiring a flexible, hands-on and team-oriented approach. Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support to a fee earner and the Records Department Audio digital dictation and accurate copy typing Preparation, proofreading and...

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 34,660 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Surrey County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Paralegal to join our supportive and successful Lexcel accredited in-house Highways and Planning team, within the Legal & Democratic Services Department. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. This role is contractually based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate until 31st March 2027, however this vacancy is expected to transfer to East Surrey following Local Government Reorganisation (see below...

The salary range for this role is 63,823 to 70,099 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week . Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always...

This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a Q ualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension...