South East Legal Jobs

COMPANY/COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR 2+YRS PQE EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS040
This niche boutique Legal 500 firm placed along the picturesque South Coast has asked us to identify a dynamic Company / Commercial Solicitor to join their expanding team. Applicants will have around 2+ years PQE handling both Commercial law and Corporate transactions for either an established regional or City based firm. You will be joining an established Company / Commercial team where you will be exposed to a mixture of corporate transactions, commercial contracts and IP & IT law. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience with business sales and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and agency & distribution agreements. Any knowledge of IT and E-commerce is advantageous as well as any dealings with data protection, software development and licensing arrangements. You should be a good team player, have strong communicational skills and an interest in marketing would be advantageous. This is a superb opportunity to build a successful and long term career with this prestigious South Coast firm. In return our client can offer an above average salary and benefits package with clearly defined prospects.

EMPLOYMENT LAWYER 2+YRS PQE TO PARTNER SUSSEX / SURREY - REF: OL/SS048
A leading Legal 500 commercial law firm, delivering imaginative and workable solutions to a wide-ranging client base seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their expanding team. You will need to have a good background in Employment law, have a proven track record, and be able to work well as part of a team. Predominantly you will be advising a corporate client base on a wide range of employment issues, both contentious and non-contentious. You will undertake a varied and interesting caseload including: Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, policies and procedures and advising generally on the terms of such documents; Advising on remuneration packages and pensions; Advising on potential dismissals and the application of disciplinary procedures; Negotiating termination agreements and associated financial packages; Advising on employment related tax matters; Advising on redundancies, reorganizations and restructuring; Advising on changing terms and conditions of employment; Drafting post-termination covenants, advising on their enforceability and validity and acting in injunction proceedings; Advising on all employment related issues connected with mergers, acquisitions, contracting out and the effect of the Transfer of Undertakings (protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 of those and related transactions; Advising on all aspects of equal opportunities law; Advising on all aspects of work and family policy and legislation; In-house training on all employment issues; Dispute resolution and representation at courts and tribunals. Aside from attracting work of the highest quality, you will benefit from working in a supportive environment where there is very much a team culture. You will be encouraged to be actively involved in business development initiatives and there is a clear track to the firm’s highly profitable partnership for more senior candidates. This is undoubtedly a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join this commercial practice and help take the employment department forward.

FAMILY SOLICITOR EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS060
This delightful medium sized firm with town centre offices on the picturesque Sussex coast requires an additional family practitioner who will join a busy team of family fee earners. The firm holds a franchise, so your caseload will be a mix of LSC and privately funded work. This is a friendly firm that supports fee earners and as a consequence, staff turnover is low. If you now have 3-4years relevant fee earning but feel you have yet to reach your full potential, this could be the one for you. Excellent remuneration with collegiate working environment awaits the successful candidate

SENIOR WILLS & PROBATE LAWYER / PARTNER, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS1197
Our client is a leading Sussex law firm with a high quality reputation. Due to their success they are looking for an additional Private Client Solicitor with strong skills in drafting probates, setting up and administering trusts, together with elderly client work in Powers of Attorney and taxation skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years recent relevant experience in a similar position. You will need to have strong IT skills and the ability to deliver a high standard of client care.The firm has an attractive benefits package with excellent career prospects in a lovely working environment in the Rural Sussex Countryside.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR, EAST SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS214
My client, a leading Legal Private Practice, is looking for a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor to head their expandin team. You will work for HNW individuals as my client looks after the affairs of clients who have through e.g., head injury or disease, lost capacity to manage their own affairs. Who were looking for • You will ideally already be a Court of Protection Solicitor and have marketing plus mangement exparience. • You will be keen to specialise in this area moving forward. • You will be an exceptional candidate in every respect, with an acute legal mind and possessing an academic record to rival the best. • You will have gained experience within a top-tier or large regional Legal Private Practice. In return you can expect a strong salary and benfits package accompanied with clearly defined partnership prospects.

FAMILY SOLICITOR EAST SUSSEX STRONG - REF: OL/SS221
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.

CHILDREN ~ FAMILY SOLICITOR, KENT - REF: OL/SS225
Excellent opportunity to join one of Kents largest family teams in their expanding Child Care team. You will be working on a predominantly public funded caselaod encompassing Injunctions Arrangements for children including: residence contact parental responsibility adoption care proceedings Ideally you will have at least 3 years experience working in childrens law and preferrably be a Child Panel Member. You will be working on a busy caseload and have the opportunity to get involved in business development of the department. On offer is a fully supportive environment together with above average salary.

PRIVATE CLIENT ASSOCIATE/PARTNER, SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS306
The team delivers the highest standards of service to families and individuals - forward-thinking, when strategies need to be planned; compassionate, when sensitivity is required and responsive, when time is of the essence. This clearly strategic position is in line with their organic growth plans and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong business development and management skills together with a solid background in private client. This superb post has clearly defined career prospects together with a city salary. For additional details please contact Sarah Stant for a confidential conversation

SUPERB OPPORTUNITY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CITY SALARY PLUS BONUS SUSSEX - REF: OL/SS199
In line with their 2009 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.