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 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 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we...

Summary: Are you a legal expert looking for a role where your advice directly shapes critical infrastructure? Do you want to move away from the churn of external practice and become a valued, strategic partner within a dedicated, friendly in house legal team? You have knowledge of NEC contracts and it's use within infrastructure? You'll join us as Construction Lawyer to be the dedicated legal lead for our engineering and infrastructure development. We are gearing up for a massive increase in our capital delivery, driven by a bold business plan of £1.9 billion over the next five years. As we mainly utilise NEC contracts, previous experience and knowledge is key; this is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex, large-scale water projects that will serve our community for generations. You will serve as the dedicated legal lead responsible for managing all legal issues relating to SEW's construction and infrastructure development. This position is...

Real Estate Development Senior Associate Tunbridge Wells 70k+ You're a Real Estate Development Solicitor who has built strong foundations and is now ready to step into a growth-focused role. You're looking for a firm where your experience is recognised, your profile can expand, and the quality of work matches your ambition. Join this well-connected and award-winning regional firm as their newest Senior Associate Development Solicitor, and benefit from the strength and resources of a nationally recognised team. The development practice is known for its expertise across the full spectrum of development work, acting for major national housebuilders and significant regional players. As a senior member of the team, you'll take on greater responsibility for complex development matters, support junior lawyers, and play a visible role within a large and highly regarded Real Estate department. With access to high-quality projects across the UK, you'll continue to refine your...

Real Estate/Commercial Property Associate Tunbridge Wells 55-70k Join this prestigious regional firm as the newest Associate Solicitor in their Real Estate team, based in Tunbridge Wells. They're after an experienced solicitor, well versed in all manner of commercial property matters, who could benefit from injecting some variety into their career in the form of a shiny new position within a first-tier-ranked team. Working alongside a slew of partners and senior associates, you'll form part of a large team that boasts a department head with an impressively long tenure, in addition to the benefit of a Professional Support Lawyer and other dedicated support staff. This Real Estate Associate Solicitor role will encompass: Landlord & tenant Property portfolio management (PPM) Corporate support Acquisitions and disposals Working with experts in their field, this is an opportunity to demonstrate the real estate knowledge you've carefully honed over the past...

Residential Property Solicitor, 1-4 PQE Tunbridge Wells 52k+ After years of work, you've chosen residential property as your specialism. Now you're qualified and inundated with ideas of where to build upon the foundations of your career, but unsure where to begin your life as a Residential Property Solicitor. How about a leading regional firm in Kent? Become the newest member of this Legal 500-ranked firm's residential property team and benefit from the wisdom of highly-ranked solicitors within their wider real estate offering. You will kick-start your career working with experts in their field at a firm rich with history and prestige. This firm is looking for a relatively junior Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with up to four years of experience to join the ambitious team of real estate experts based in their Tunbridge Wells office. Situate yourself in a prime position to learn under the wing of a large number of partners and senior...

Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner Kent Competitive Salary Strategic Growth Role Take your career into your own hands by becoming the newest Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner at a renowned Legal 500 firm in Kent. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and strategic development of an established disputes team. Working alongside the Head of Department, you'll provide leadership and supervision across the team while driving business development through your network and market presence. You'll be instrumental in expanding the department's reach, generating new instructions, and ensuring work is effectively delegated to junior lawyers, combining autonomy, responsibility, and influence. The team handles a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, IP protection, director and shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims, acting for a strong regional and national client base. You'll work on...

Real Estate Disputes Associate Kent 2+ PQE Clear Progression If you're a Property Litigation Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, join this renowned team as their newest Associate Solicitor. This opportunity offers both development and high-quality work at a firm where progression is structured and achievable. This established Real Estate Disputes team handles a broad range of predominantly commercial property disputes, alongside some residential matters. Acting for a strong regional and national client base, the team manages complex, high-value litigation with real depth and variety. You'll run your own matters while also supporting partners on more strategic disputes, giving you both autonomy and exposure to sophisticated work with scope to build your profile within a respected department. Working from a well-resourced office alongside experienced specialists, you'll benefit from cross-departmental collaboration and a firm that actively supports...

Probate Executive Tunbridge Wells Tier 1 Legal 500 Competitive Salary Are you a specialist in Probate looking for that next step in your career? Join a top-ranked, growing team in Tunbridge Wells as their newest Probate Manager. Whether you're lacking the variety or guidance in your current role as a Probate Manager, or you're an Executive or Paralegal whose role lacks the complexity to build your expertise, this role can offer you all of the above - in an environment where you can develop and make a real impact.Join a well-regarded Private Client team and work alongside a group of experienced specialists, sharing technical knowledge and practical expertise while gaining the exposure you've been missing, in a department that values your professional growth.This is a role for someone who craves a varied and challenging workload. You'll handle complex estates, high net worth and international matters, managing the entire end-to-end probate process and providing clear,...

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property / Real Estate Horsham 3-5 PQE A leading law firm is looking for a Commercial Property Associate Solicitor to join their well-established real estate team in Horsham. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career while benefiting from the support and resources of a top-ranked practice. You'll be part of a successful and collaborative team, working alongside highly regarded solicitors across multiple offices. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including landlords, commercial occupiers, investors, and asset managers, while supporting a Partner recognised for their expertise in commercial property and real estate matters. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, confident in their legal work, and eager to develop their skills within a respected team. For this Associate Commercial Property Solicitor role, you will ideally have: 3-5 years' post-qualification experience Experience within a recognised...

Compliance Officer (Apprenticeships) 40,000 per annum Maidstone We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong background in apprenticeships to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who understands the regulatory landscape of apprenticeship programmes and is passionate about maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with apprenticeship funding rules and regulatory requirements Monitor and audit learner files, ensuring accuracy and completeness Support internal teams with compliance guidance and best practice Prepare for and support external audits (e.g. ESFA, Ofsted) Identify risks and implement corrective actions where necessary Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship standards and funding rules Produce compliance reports and provide insights to senior stakeholders Key Requirements Proven experience working in a compliance role...