South East Legal Jobs

COMMERCIAL IP/IT OXFORD 5-7 YEARS - REF: OL/ShD2057
This Chambers rated commercial team is looking to make a strategic hire. The work comprises of a full range of good quality commercial work and you will be part of a a larger commercial team. This role provides a real opportunity for career development and to grow your own practice. To reflect the seniority of this role and the profile of the firm you need to have gained your experience from a leading national, regional or city firm. Ideally you will have expertise in IP, IT and outsourcing and have strong business development skills. "Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role."

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING EXCEUTIVES, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS00036
A busy East Sussex coast practice due to increased workloads are looking for experienced residential executives to join their busy deaprtment. Executives are expected to be self sufficient but have the benefit of a sophisticated case management system and manage a caseload of 50-60 cases under the supervision of an experienced manager. These positions will be of interest to experienced conveyancers or to experienced conveyancing secretaries who wish to develop their conveyancing skills through our in-house training and support scheme. Successful candidates will have excellent keyboard and communication skills, proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and be good team players. Local person preferred. Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SOLICITOR, SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS8801
Superb opportunity has arisen for a senior residential development solicitor to join a highly regarded legal 500 practice with a city presence in their regional offiice. The role has arisen due to expansion assisting in the growth of the team. My client has a strong house builder practise includes a number of well known national house builders. The individual should be a a good team player, have a history of successful business development, have a high level of technical expertise and demonstrate effective client care. The successful candidate will have ideally have acquired a minimum of five years experience within a leading city or regional practice in addition and you will have a proven track record in developing lasting business relationships with clients. In return you can expect an excellent salary together with city quality work.

SENIOR FAMILY SOLICITOR - EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS1875
With an impending retirement our client with a superb local reputation is looking for a solicitor with at least 4 years pqe in Family work. The bulk of the caseload will be legal aid matrimonial and Children work. Experience of working on behalf of Guardians will be a distinct advantage. It is a pre-requisite that candidates are on the Family and Children Panels and can manage the LSC contract. In return you can expect a collegiate working environment and a superb package together with long term career prospects. Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role

TRUST MANAGER - KENT - REF: OL/SS4475
TRUST MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR required for leading Kent Legal 500 practice. Trust administration services includes: *Production of Annual Trust Accounts *Filing annual Self Assessment Tax Returns *Making distributions to beneficiaries *Filing Inheritance Tax Returns on death of life tenant beneficiary, on distributions or on tenth anniversary. *Keeping a diary to ensure that all significant Trust events are actioned in a timely fashion *Liaising with stockbrokers or financial advisers to facilitate investment changes This is an expansion role and offers a superg opportunity to join highly renowned practice offering city quality work together with a strong salary and benefits package.

COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR, AVIATION, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS6654
Superb opportunity to join this major regional Legal 500 practice who now need a further Solicitor, c 1-2 PQE acting for clients in the aviation industry. You will be drafting, reviewing and negotiating aircraft sale and purchase agreements and reviewing the associated financial documents, drafting, reviewing and negotiating aircraft and engine leases and acting for parts companies on the drafting and negotiation of agreements relating to component supply. These will include exchange, leases and "Power by the Hour" agreements. You also will be acting for aviation clients on the procurement and outsourcing of a variety of services including catering, marketing and the supply of various goods and services. You will play an active role in building the business; developing marketing initiatives and drawing on existing contacts They are interested in talking to dynamic commercially aware lawyers with superb client care skills and at least 1-2 years commercial law experience ideally acting for clients in the aviation sector. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the highest ranked specialist commercial teams in the South East with a strong salary and career prospects.

EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS50003
Legal 500 practice based in West Sussex seeks experienced employment solicitor to join in line with succession planning. You will have a minimum of 2yrs PQE and have experience within: Preparing and updating contracts of employment and executive service agreements Preparing fixed term contracts Share options and employee incentive schemes Compromise agreements Employment Tribunal assistance and representation Regular updates on changes in the law In-house training to key personnel and employment audits Employment aspects of the sale and transfer of a business (TUPE) Redundancy advice - how to select and consult Advocacy experience although not a pre-requsite would be advantageous.

CONTENTIOUS PROBATE LAWYER - REF: OL/SHD2070
As a result of increases in instructions, our client, a Legal 500 firm with a highly regarded Private Client team, is seeking to hire a contentious probate lawyer. Working within the Private Client team this is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist expert advise to a high calibre client base. Ideally you will need at least 5 years post qualification experience. "Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role."

PRIVATE CLIENT PARTNER - REF: OL/SHD3005
A rare and exciting opportunity to join a top regional firm at a senior level. Joining an established and well regarded team you will have the opportuntiy to drive the team and department forward. The position demands a strong technician and in particular expertise in tax and estates. You will have the opportunity to manage a team and work closely with the head of department. This will suit an individual with drive and commercial acumen who can provide practical, solutions-orientated and creative advice. "Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role."

PRIVATE CLIENT HERTFORDSHIRE - REF: OL/SHD3011
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the top private client teams in the region. You will be part of a large and expert team offering advice across the whole range of matters including inheritance tax planning, wills, trusts and elderly matters. The role will suit an experienced private client solicitor from a strong regional practice. "Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role."

1-2 YR PQE LITIGATION SOLICITOR, KENT - REF: OL/SS2697
Superb opportunity for a junior litigation solictor fo join a highly regarded firm based in Kent in their litigation team. You will be providing fee earning support to the partners on complex matters involving property litigation, company disputes and contract disputes. You will be confident in taking on then lower level fast track work that comes into the department with a typical value of £10K - £20K - mainly commercial dispute work, experience within the County Court system is a pre-requisite. In return you can expect a superb working environment and a strong salary and benefits package.

FULL OR PART-TIME CHILDCARE SOLICITOR. KENT - REF: OL/SS2236
A specialist childcare solicitor is required by this large regional, franchised practice to join their thriving family department. You will required to have a minimum of 3 years relevant childcare experience and be happy working on a predominant Legal Aid caseload and be able to work with minimal supervision. Membership of the Childrens Panel would be advantageous although not essential. In retrun you can expect excellent long term career prospects with this highly regarded practice.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS3333
Delightful high street firm with offices in West Sussex seeks an experienced private client solicitor to join their established team with the potential to head the department. This role will suit a candidate with excellent people skills, have solid experience of forming relationships and looking for a long term career option with the potential to progress to partner. You will have relevant post admission experience c3yrs in wills, estate administration, tax planning, trusts and LPAs. Strong academics STEP membership, and a background of HNW private client work would be highly desireable attributes.

LITIGATION / EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS23987
Superb opportunity for an experienced litigation / employment solicitor to join highly regraded practice with offices based in West Sussex. Caseload will encompass a broad range of civil litigation matters and a high element of employment. The role is in line with their succession planning and you will eventually take over from a retiring partner. It is envisaged that you will be able to "hit the ground running" and have advocacy experience particulary at industrial tribunial hearings. It is envisaged that you will have a minimum of 2 years experience gained from a regional heavyweight.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR, KENT - REF: OL/SS5691
Legal 500 practice seeks expeirenced solicitor to join their established and highly regarded private client team to work on Court of Protection advice to the elderly and deputyships and powers of attorney, You will be required to visit local nursing homes, hopsitals and write press articles and hold seminars in this sector. In return you can expect a collegiate atmosphers, city quality work and solid career prospects.

CIRCA 3 YR PQE PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR OR FILEX, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS55556
Delightful practice, due to expansion seeks a junior private client solicitor to join their expanding team. You will be joining a team of 5 and your caseload will encompass wills, probate, LPA and trust work with some high value estate work. This is a highly regarded team in the locality and you can expect a strong salary together with solid career prospects.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS23587
Superb opportunity for an experienced residential property Solicitor / FILEX or Liscenced Conveyancer to join an expanding practice based in East Sussex. The successful candidate must have a solid background in this area of law and be competent in working on files with minimal supervision. In return you can expect a vibrant and fun working environment together with a strong salary and solid long term career prospects.

REAL ESTATE PARTNER / ASSOCIATE WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS9854
Strong regional heavyweight practice seeks a Partner level Solicitor to join the Real Estate team based in Sussex due to growth within the department. The successful candidate will have a broad range of property experience encompassing commercial leases acting for landlords and tenants, 1954 Act procedures, acquisition and disposal of commercial properties, commercial development and corporate support. This role is focused on business development and the successful candidate will play an integral role in departmental and firm business development and marketing initiatives, activities and events. Whilst a following is not a pre-requsite for this role, a proven ability to build one is paramount. You will currently be working at a well-regarded commercial firm in either London or the regions. Applications are welcome from either Partners or Senior Associates who believe that they are on the cusp of partnership at their current practice but dont believe that their long-term future lies with their firm. In return you can expect city quality work within a collegiate atmosphere and an above average salary and benefits pacakage.

2YR+ EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR, WEST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS00324
Superb new role for a junior employment Solicitor to join leading regional heavyweight due to expansion. The successful candidates will have excellent academics and have trained at a ranked practice for employment law and looking to move to a firm who can offer city quality work together with an excellent salary and benefits package.

SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - REF: OL/SHD4005
As part of their succession planning a position has arisen at this established and well regarded regional practice. This is a key appointment for a commercial property lawyer ideally with experience and contacts in the Northern Home Counties. They have an established and loyal client base and in addition have a well regarded agricultural practice. "Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role."

EMPLOYMENT LAWYER HOME COUNTIES - REF: OL/SHD3007
This Legal 500/Chambers rated firm is based just outside London and attracts lawyers of the highest calibre. Their employment team is highly qualified and offers expertise in a full range of matters including employment contracts, tribunals, restrictive covenants and TUPE. They are now seeking to hire an expereinced employment lawyer with a minimum of 5 years pqe to join the team and run an exciting caseload working with both employers and senior employees. The firm offers excellent prospects for the right candidate.