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...

Solicitor - Military Department Location: Cardiff Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive We are seeking Solicitors (0-3 years PQE) to join our client's40 Military Department, focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries. This role is crucial in providing specialist legal advice to service men and women who have claims against the Ministry of Defence for failure to protect from illness or avoidable injury. Day-to-Day of the Role Take initial enquiries from clients and draft witness evidence. Manage a high volume of document disclosure. Update clients on their claim progress. Handle telephone enquiries from clients. Assist in instructing counsel and preparing court documents. Prepare detailed schedules of loss. Assess complex medical conditions and consider medical issues/reports. Review reports from acoustic engineering experts and environmental, occupational health, and military training experts relevant to cold exposure. Review and advise on...

Solicitor - Military Department Location: Cardiff Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive We are seeking Solicitors (0-3 years PQE) to join our client's40 Military Department, focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries. This role is crucial in providing specialist legal advice to service men and women who have claims against the Ministry of Defence for failure to protect from illness or avoidable injury. Day-to-Day of the Role Take initial enquiries from clients and draft witness evidence. Manage a high volume of document disclosure. Update clients on their claim progress. Handle telephone enquiries from clients. Assist in instructing counsel and preparing court documents. Prepare detailed schedules of loss. Assess complex medical conditions and consider medical issues/reports. Review reports from acoustic engineering experts and environmental, occupational health, and military training experts relevant to cold exposure. Review and advise on...

Solicitor - Military Department Location: Cardiff Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive We are seeking Solicitors (0-3 years PQE) to join our client's40 Military Department, focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries. This role is crucial in providing specialist legal advice to service men and women who have claims against the Ministry of Defence for failure to protect from illness or avoidable injury. Day-to-Day of the Role Take initial enquiries from clients and draft witness evidence. Manage a high volume of document disclosure. Update clients on their claim progress. Handle telephone enquiries from clients. Assist in instructing counsel and preparing court documents. Prepare detailed schedules of loss. Assess complex medical conditions and consider medical issues/reports. Review reports from acoustic engineering experts and environmental, occupational health, and military training experts relevant to cold exposure. Review and advise on...

Litigation Solicitor (Civil / Commercial / Property Litigation) 4+ PQE, Bedfordshire. An unmissable opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation specialist to join a friendly and well-regarded law firm in Bedfordshire, known for its forward-thinking approach and high standard of client service. To apply please call Steph on JOB TITLE: Litigation Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 4+ LOCATION: Bedfordshire SALARY: £55-65K DOE THE ROLE: As a key member of this thriving and collaborative litigation team, you will handle a broad and interesting caseload on behalf both private and commercial clients, offering high-quality, varied work and strong long-term prospects. No two days will be quite the same, covering a diverse range of files including general civil matters, contractual disputes and business-related claims, property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes, boundary issues, and possession claims, debt recovery and enforcement matters. SKILLS REQUIRED: •...

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor / Director - Birmingham 3years+ PQE Salary £70,000+ p.a. , DOE Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our client's Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues....

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitor for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Public Law Department Background Our client's Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim...

Commercial Property Solicitor (3-5 years PQE), Bedfordshire £50-60k + benefits (DOE) Are you a commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor looking to build a genuine specialism in development work? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded firm offering high-quality work, strong client exposure, and clear long-term career prospects. To apply please call Steph on JOB TITLE: Commercial Property Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 3-5 yrs PQE LOCATION: Bedfordshire SALARY: £50-60k DOE THE ROLE: • Joining a well-established team with a strong regional presence, working alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of high-value commercial development transactions. • Working on a wide range of development matters, including high-value residential and commercial development projects, land acquisitions, site assembly, and strategic land purchases for developers and investors, acquisitions of commercial property for conversion into residential...

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor / Director - City of London 3years+ PQE Salary £75,000+ p.a. , DOE Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our client's Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing...

Role: Property Litigation Solicitor Leeds Salary - up to 80k p.a. DOE Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Property Litigation Solicitors for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Litigation Department background: Our client's Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private...

Role: Family Solicitor (x2) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have...

Family & Children Solicitor Director (x2)- Milton Keynes Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team...

Role: Family Solicitor (x3) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have...

Role: Family Solicitor (x2) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have...

Role: Contentious Probate Solicitor (x2) - City of London Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Litigation Department Background: Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial...

Role: Children Law Solicitor - Manchester Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners...

Role: Private Client Solicitor (Director) - Wills and Probate Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care are looking to recruit experienced Private Client Solicitor Director. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Wills & Probate Law Department background Our client's Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, its specialist team...

Senior Private Client Solicitor, 9+ PQE, Bedfordshire. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a leading regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse and often high-net-worth client base. To apply please call Steph on JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 9+ LOCATION: Bedfordshire SALARY: £65 - 80K DOE THE ROLE: This established, Legal 500-listed private client team is known for handling a broad spectrum of complex and high-value matters, including inheritance tax and succession planning, estate administration and probate, trust creation, management, and taxation, lifetime planning and wealth preservation strategies. Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on bespoke private client matters, the successful candidate will: • Manage a varied and high-quality caseload of private client matters • Provide strategic advice to high-net-worth clients on complex...

Employment Solicitor Managing Associate Kent 10+ PQE Competitive salary Are you looking to take the next step in your Employment law career within a well-established and highly regarded team? This is an opportunity to join a growing Employment practice as a Managing Associate Solicitor, offering the platform to further develop your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its Kent office, working closely with senior members of the team within a busy and expanding practice. You'll be joining a collaborative group of specialists, with access to high-quality work and the resources needed to continue progressing your career at a senior level. What does this Managing Associate Employment Solicitor job entail? In this role, you'll take responsibility for delivering high-quality legal advice across a range of employment matters, managing your own caseload while also supporting and supervising...

Family Solicitor (private) 2-3 PQE, Hertfordshire. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Family Solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a strong presence in the region and a loyal client base. To apply please call Steph on JOB TITLE: Family Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 2-3 PQE LOCATION: Hertfordshire SALARY: £45-45K DOE THE ROLE: Joining a supportive and experienced team, you will handle a broad range of privately funded family matters including: • Divorce and separation proceedings • Financial remedy matters and asset division • Drafting and advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements • Private children matters SKILLS REQUIRED: • Applications are welcomed from solicitors with 2-3 years' PQE• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across family law matters • Confident managing client relationships with empathy and professionalism • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Have a proactive and enthusiastic approach to...