South Legal Jobs

PERSONAL INJURY (MAXIMUM SEVERITY) - REF: OL/JRW031
Our client is one of the leading legal practices in the South with a national reputation in the personal injury field. They currently have a vacancy for an experienced practitioner to join their Serious Injury Team. The successful applicant must be a qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with experience of dealing with claims of a serious and catastrophic nature and be well rehearsed in dealing with complex and multi-track cases. Strong remuneration and prospects await.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOUTHAMPTON - REF: OL/JRW052
Our well-regarded multi office client seeks a new Private Client solicitor to work within an established team building on the departments current excellent reputation. The role will involve offering a full range of services to clients such as drafting of wills, lifetime and post death tax planning, administration of estates and trusts, and looking after the financial affairs of the elderly. For a confidential discussion about this and other roles available, please contact James Wheelhouse.

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE/PERSONAL INJURY SOUTHAMPTON - REF: OL/JRW083
Our client is one of the leading legal practices in the area with a national reputation in the personal injury field, and they currently have a vacancy for an experienced practitioner to join their Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury team. The successful candidates will already be specialising in complex Clinical Negligence/Catastrophic Injury cases and come either with a following or strong local contacts. Previous experience of managing a team is also desirable. Strong remuneration and prospects await.

CONSTRUCTION – PARTNER/PARTNER DESIGNATE - 6 YEARS+ PQE – HAMPSHIRE - £OUTSTANDING + FULL PACKAGES - REF: OL/JRW106
The current practice is primarily non-contentious but the candidate will be expected to handle both non-contentious and contentious work equally adeptly. As well as servicing the existing client base, the candidate will be keen to develop and possibly bring new business. The opportunity exists to build on the growing reputation of the firms’ Property orientated practice and to develop a strong and financially independent team. Direct equity enrtry is available for individuals able to demonstrate a client following!

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION – 2-5 YEARS PQE - SURREY – £PREMIER + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW112
To meet continuing growth within our client are now seeking commercial litigation lawyer. Candidates should have strong academics and experience with a major London or regional practice. The case load will include a broad range of commercial litigation, with a bias towards commercial contract disputes. The Dispute Resolution Group consists of 13 lawyers dedicated to a broad range of commercial litigation work. Clients range from owner managed businesses, to household name PLCs and foreign businesses. The Groups work includes litigation in the UK courts (including the specialist courts such as the Commercial Court, TCC and Companies Court) through to arbitration, both domestic and international. There has been recent growth in disputes involving foreign parties.

CONSTRUCTION – 2-5 YEARS PQE – SURREY - £OUTSTANDING - REF: OL/JRW113
An associate/senior associate solicitor is sought to join an existing team, many of whom have experience with leading City firms. Candidates should have good inter-personal skills, strong academics and high quality experience – typically with a major City or leading national/regional practice. Team playing skills are important – the successful candidate can expect to work with a number of partners within the Group, in small and occasionally larger teams, as well as running cases with minimal supervision. The group handles contentious and non contentious construction such as construction litigation in the TCC, adjudications, negotiation of construction contracts warranties bonds and appointments, Advising banks, investors and property developers on methods of procurement purchases and development finance. Clients include mid tier businesses, household name PLCs and other major international groups, and high net worth private clients, international designers, and further education colleges and schools. The position arises due to continuing growth within the Group.

CORPORATE/BANKING PARTNER – HAMPSHIRE - £OUTSTANDING – PREMIER BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW117
This Corporate team are looking to grow the lender practice and expand now require a suitably qualified (6+ pqe) banking associate/Partner to continue and develop the banking practice in the south. The successful candidate will also support the banking practice outside this region and utilise their experience in acquisition and/or project and/or finance and banking law. You will also undertake general corporate banking, plus project and property finance. Experience or potential in business development and marketing activities along with management experience or potential is also required. This is a fantastic opportunity that will be rewarded with great work, and a superb remuneration package.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION – HAMPSHIRE - £EXCELLENT + PACKAGE - REF: OL/JRW497
This well positioned practice has a well established and successful Commercial Litigation practice across all three of its locations. An opportunity has arisen in the head office for a litigation lawyer with at least 6 years PQE with significant experience in insurance litigation. Previous experience of managing a small team would be an advantage.

IP/IT- ASSOCIATE – HAMPSHIRE - £PREMIER + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW4100
This Company Commercial Department has an outstanding reputation for providing the highest quality professional advice to the full range of business clients. With an expanding workload and continued growth, the Department has a vacancy for a Solicitor with ability, initiative, drive and determination. The successful candidate will need at least 3yrs post admission experience in non-contentious intellectual property and IT work. Experience of contentious IP work would be welcomed. The position will involve filing trade mark and design registrations and dealing with application formalities. The remuneration package will reflect the importance of the role.

PRIVATE CLIENT PARTNERSHIP ENTRY - HAMPSHIRE - £EXCELLENT - REF: OL/JRW5137
This outstanding Private Client team now seeks to add a further heavyweight individual to their department. The ideal candidate will be well rehearsed in all matters from Wills and Probate through to Trusts and Tax, and will want to develop their knowledge tax planning and offshore matters. You will also have a proven track record of managing and supervising more junior members of a team. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate previous successful business development and evidence of building a private client practice. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful firm and further your career with exposure to high quality work. For a confidential discussion about this and other roles we are currently instructed on, please contact James Wheelhouse.

CONSTRUCTION - 2 YEARS+ PQE - SURREY - REF: OL/JRW5147
An experienced solicitor is sought to join an existing team, many of whom have experience with leading City firms. Candidates should have good inter-personal skills, strong academics and high quality experience typically from a major City or leading national/regional practice. Team playing skills are important as the successful candidate can expect to work with a number of partners within the Group, as well as running your own caseload. The group handles contentious and non contentious construction such as construction litigation in the TCC, adjudications, negotiation of construction contracts warranties bonds and appointments, Advising banks, investors and property developers on methods of procurement purchases and development finance. Clients include mid tier businesses, household name PLCs and other major international groups, and high net worth private clients, international designers, and further education colleges and schools. This position arises due to continuing growth within the Group.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - PARTNERSHIP ENTRY - HAMPSHIRE - OUTSTANDING CLIENT BASE - REF: OL/JRW5154
This premier practice are passionate about protecting their clients brands, reputations, market positions and business objectives. Which is why they do everything in our power to avoid litigation for their clients. But when there is no alternative and the gloves are off, their Commercial Litigation teams are in their corner, fighting for them every step of the way. The successful candidate in this role will work with Chambers rated partners on a wide spectrum of commercial litigation work from broad court litigation, to arbitration, oil and gas and banking litigation. You will be from a regional heavyweight or city background with a track record in broad litigation work. Partnershiip entry is a distinct possibility for those able to demonstrate a client following!

CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL - 5 YEARS+ PQE- £PREMIER + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW5160
This Leading Hampshire presence is expanding. The corporate department has built a strong reputation and has attracted Partners and assistants from other City corporate practices. They now seek a high calibre Senior Solicitor (5 year plus PQE) who wants to work in an existing team of two Partners and 5 other fee earners and help build the team. Historically the work in the department has been the usual corporate/commercial mix including M&A, AIM listing work, work for the IT sector, IP and commercial work.

SENIOR INSOLVENCY SOLICITOR, SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS224
This leading regional firm boasts an excellent insolvency department who are perfectly placed to achieve strong growth in the coming years. The projected growth demonstrates a clear need for an additional partner to join the team. Recognised as one of the larger players for insolvency, this firm would be an obvious choice for your final move. The insolvency team currently operates in the London and South East region attracting work from established referrers including insolvency practitioners, financiers and factoring companies for largely Southern based clients. You will have established a strong network of referrers over the years and will know what is required to win the work. Perhaps you have the desire to move out of London but are still keen to retain the relationships that youve developed in the City? This could be the perfect opportunity that offers an excellent work lifestyle balance.

EXCLUSIVE ROLE EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS206
An exclusive role with a delightful high street practice has asked us to identify a dynamic employment solictor to join the thriving commercial team inline with their succession planning. It is envisages that the ideal candidate will be in excess of 1yr PQE, have strong local links and be capable of working with minimal supervision. This wide ranging role will involve dealing with cases for unfair dismissal, compromise agreements, discrimination, breach of contract and a range of non contentious drafting. There will also be court and tribunal litigation, employment contracts, share option agreements, enforcing restrictive covenants and termination of employment. In return my client can offer an enviable working environment together with excellent salary and benefits package.

PROPERTY LITIGATION - 1 YEAR+ PQE - SOUTH HAMPSHIRE - £EXCELLENT + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW6000
Our client currently seeks a Solicitor with a broad Property Litigation experience. The main areas of work will involve - dilapidations, rent recovery, party wall disputes, disrepair and possession claims. You will be expected to have practical experience of running cases of this nature to trial and be a team player who is keen to take on a high level of individual responsibility. We are seeking someone who wishes to commit their future to this discipline and in return you will be rewarded with progression and partnership. For a confidential discussion regarding this and other matters please contact James Wheelhouse.

IT SOLICITOR - HAMPSHIRE – 3 YEARS PQE - £LEADING + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW5588
This first rate team are seeking to appoint. You well be well rehersed in IT procurement and outsourcing, e-commerce and privacy, including data protection and Freedom of Information. The teams advice is sought by private and public sector clients, including major retailers, government, universities and software companies. You will be looking to move from a City or regional heavyweight practice. Well structured prospects and top tier remuneration await.

INSOLVENCY/CORPORATE RECOVERY – 2 YEARS + PQE - HAMPSHIRE - REF: OL/JRW6007
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with Insolvency experience to join this well positioned Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Team. There are existing contacts and clients in this location but to develop the service and reputation they now wish to recruit specifically for that office. This role will require strong independent marketing and organisational skills, although considerable support will be provided by the teams elsewhere. Ultimately the successful candidate should be able to build their own team and be aiming for partnership.

LITIGATION – 2 YEARS + PQE – SOUTH - REF: OL/JRW6008
You will have previous experience will have been gained in a law firm with a significant private client or general litigation team. The successful applicant will have been substantially engaged in commercial/property litigation practice areas (not construction or planning) and will have some advocacy skills. They will also have a knowledge and understanding of the basics of private client law and civil procedure and a willingness to combine them both. Ideally, our client seeks an individual who is a team player, client friendly, proactive, hard working and computer literate with proven ability to meet performance targets and be able to work with limited supervision. The successful applicant will also help to undertake the marketing of the firm and also to represent the firm at networking events. Essential.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION – LEADING PRACTICE – SOUTH COAST - REF: OL/JRW6009
This Dispute Resolution team is recognised as a well-respected commercial operation, which strives to build up excellent client relationships. It attracts a significant amount of good quality commercial contentious civil work, including contractual and negligence claims, professional negligence, corporate and insurance-related disputes, commercial fraud, product liability, construction and multi-jurisdictional disputes. It has also built up a very strong reputation in dealing with regulatory crime, advising in matters of health & safety law and suchlike. The team now has a vacancy for a strong team player who is looking for intellectually challenging work amongst like minded people to further strengthen and develop the team. The applicant should be an excellent communicator, have the ability to develop working relationships and be able to deliver results in a demanding environment. If you are looking to develop your career working with a first class client base or looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer your clients, then contact James Wheelhouse for a confidential discussion.

MID LEVEL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - £STRONG SALARY PLUS BONUS SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS-1199
In line with their 2009/2010 succession planning this leading provincial Legal 500 Sussex firm seeks a Solicitor to join its progressive commercial property team. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated solicitor with the necessary drive, ambition, personality and marketing skills to forge close links with a busy client base and to contribute towards the future development of the firm. You will be working alongside a highly ranked name in the field and have an accountable following to bring the table. In return you can expect a collegiate environment, city quality work and an above average salary, bonus and benefits package.

SENIOR FAMILY SOLICITOR ~ NEW ROLE - REF: OL/SS-1875
Amazing opportunity to join one of the regions heavyweights in their flourishing family team. You will be joining a highly ambitious team with excellent quality work including high net worth individuals, with complex assets and international aspects to their divorce. You will also have exposure to private children work and post nuptial settlements. Networking and business development will play an integral part of this rewarding role. It is envisaged that the successful individual will be a specialist in the field and have gained experience from a leading London practice or top tier regional practice. In return you can expect the opportunity to work with a highly regarded team with an excellent salary and benefits package.

FAMILY SOLICITOR EAST SUSSEX STRONG - REF: OL/SS-1221
Superb opportunity to join one of the leading family practices in the South with a clear succession plan to take over and run the department. You will be looking for a role that will allow you the freedom to develop your practice from a strong platform. You do not need a following as the reputation of the firm will provide you with plenty of high quality clients and work - the department is busy and you will inherit the contacts and good will of a senior lawyer. The firm has an excellent track record of supporting business development and rewarding those who develop the practice. You will be polished, be accustomed to dealing with high net worth candidates, and be looking for the challenge of taking an already strong practice to the next level. Rewards are excellent, and quality of life superb.

SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS-1228
Our client a long standing regional prcatice with an excellent reputation in the local private client arens seeks a dynamic private client solicitor in line with their progression plans. You will be working on a full an dvaried caseload encompasssing: Wills, Probate, Trusts, Elderly Care, LPA and PGO and Receiverships and Family wealth planning. An above average salary and partnership prospects together with a supportive environment await the successful candidate.

FAMILY SOLICITOR, SUSSEX £STRONG - REF: OL/SS-2226
Highly regarded leading regional practice seeks experienced Family law Associate / Salaried Partner to join established team. Candidates will have experience handling HNW divorce & ancillary relief matters, civil partnerships, childrens law and mediation. Suitable candidates will have experience gained at either a Legal 500 or City practice. Experience of marketing and business development strategies are essential. In return you can expect a thriving department offering full support and a clearly defined career structure.

PRIVATE CLIENT – 3 YEARS + PQE – NORTH HAMPSHIRE - REF: OL/JRW11
This Private Client team now seeks to add a further individual to their department. The ideal candidate will be well rehearsed in all matters from Wills and Probate through to Trusts and Tax, and will want to further develop their knowledge. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful, well managed and collegiate firm that has ridden the recession well. For a confidential discussion about this and other roles we are currently instructed on, please contact James Wheelhouse.

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE SOUTH COAST - REF: OL/JRW12
Our client is now seeking an additional claimant clinical negligence solicitor to join its very busy team. The firm is going from strength to strength and has a real commitment to grow it clinical negligence profile. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a clinical negligence background to assist in the development of this already established team. You will be actively involved in business development whilst taking on an existing caseload as well as working closely with the partners to build the profile of the department. Confident, ambitious and pro-active you will be joining a friendly and down to earth firm with an approachable partnership keen to meet your career aspirations.

PERSONAL INJURY – EL/OL/PL – SOUTH COAST - £EXCELLENT + FULL BENEFITS - REF: OL/JRW13
You will be seeking to join a leading practice with a collegiate team environment. You will have broad experience of claimant work including Employer’s Liability, Public Liability and Occupier’s Liability. Possessing a high level of technical expertise and a good knowledge of the litigation process you will be capable of running litigated files, using own initiative and working with minimum supervision. Excellent remuneration and package await.

RTA – NQ/ILEX/PARALEGAL - SOUTH COAST - REF: OL/JRW14
Our client is one of the leading legal practices in the South with a outstanding reputation in the personal injury field. They currently have a vacancy for personal injury solicitor or legal executive to join the practice. The successful applicant must have had a least a 6 month seat in the field and exposure to litigated RTA cases. Full training and supervision will be provided. Strong remuneration and prospects await.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION – ASSOCIATE/PARTNER – HAMPSHIRE - £FIRST CLASS + FULL BENE - REF: OL/JRW15
This Dispute Resolution team is recognised as a well-respected commercial operation, which strives to build up excellent client relationships. It attracts high quality contentious work including contractual and negligence claims, professional negligence, corporate and insurance-related disputes, commercial fraud, product liability, construction and multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team now has a vacancy for a strong team player who is looking for intellectually challenging work amongst like minded people to further strengthen and develop the team. The applicant should be an excellent communicator, have the ability to develop working relationships and be able to deliver results in a demanding environment. If you are looking to develop your career working with a first class client base or looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer your clients, then contact James Wheelhouse for a confidential discussion.

AGRICULTURAL SOLICITOR - 2 YEARS+ PQE - HAMPSHIRE - REF: OL/JRW6011
This highly rated firm with a national reputation now seeks to appoint an Agriculture Solicitor. The suitable candidate will have at least two years PQE with solid agricultural and landed estates experience. Ideally you will have worked with a national/regional brand and have experience of running your own caseload. This firm has an enviable reputation and you will grow under the watchful eye of the revered partners. In return our client will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to thrive in a unique and successful practice ethos of effectiveness, uncompromising quality and happy, motivated individuals.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - 3 YEARS + PQE - NORTH HAMPSHIRE - REF: OL/JRW6012
This Private Client team now seeks to add a further individual to their department. The ideal candidate will be well rehearsed in all matters from Wills and Probate through to Trusts and Tax, and will want to further develop their knowledge. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful, well managed and collegiate firm that has ridden the recession well. For a confidential discussion about this and other roles we are currently instructed on, please contact James Wheelhouse.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR - 2 YEARS+ PQE - HAMPSHIRE - REF: OL/JRW6013
Our client now seeks an additional Solicitor to join their Commercial Property team. The team offers considerable strength and depth across various areas of commercial property work. The ideal candidate will have a good grounding in commercial property with a particular specialism in landlord and tenant work. Candidates must be technically excellent and commercially aware. You will be a team player with a client focussed approach and able to demonstrate a willingness to be involved in business development activities. They will also have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills. With excellent career prospects and support from Partners and senior members of the team, this is a prime opportunity for an individual to join a well regarded regional brand that has scope for continued growth and professional development.

SOLICITOR – BANKING & FINANCE – 2-5 YEARS PQE - SURREY - REF: OL/JRW6014
This is an absolutely excellent opportunity for a banking and finance solicitor looking to join this motivated and expanding team. Candidates should have good inter-personal skills, strong academics and high quality experience - typically with a major London or leading national/regional practice. Team playing skills are important - the successful candidate can expect to work with a number of partners within the Group, in small and occasionally larger teams, as well as running cases with minimal supervision. The team is looking to continue to grow and increase market share and so the candidate will also be expected to play a part in marketing to develop the practice, as well as contributing to know-how, learning and development which are fundamental to the firms success. Candidates who have done some corporate and/or insolvency work as well as pure banking work will also be considered.