A leading law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE to join their award-winning Education team. You will advise independent schools on corporate matters, support various transactions, and collaborate with experienced colleagues. The role offers excellent benefits including private medical insurance, bonus schemes, and a supportive, collaborative work environment that values professional growth. Ideal candidates will have solid drafting skills and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
A leading law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE to join their award-winning Education team. You will advise independent schools on corporate matters, support various transactions, and collaborate with experienced colleagues. The role offers excellent benefits including private medical insurance, bonus schemes, and a supportive, collaborative work environment that values professional growth. Ideal candidates will have solid drafting skills and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.
About The Role Join a award winning Education team as we grow our corporate offering to meet increased client demand. You will advise a broad portfolio of education clients within the independent schools sector on sales and acquisitions, charitable mergers, collaborations, and associated corporate matters. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who liaise closely with Boards of Governors, Heads, Bursars, Commercial School Groups and School Proprietors, and will help deliver clear, pragmatic advice to assist in guiding them through transactions. Our team is known for its practical approach and deep sector awareness, built through advising over 300 educational establishments nationwide. What you will do assist and support a varied corporate caseload across the independent school sector, drafting and negotiating transaction and ancillary documents, conducting due diligence exercises, and supporting strategic projects and reorganisation. collaborate with partners and colleagues across the wider sector team to deliver seamless client service, contribute to matter management and delivery, and develop trusted relationships with our clients and their leadership teams. The work is intellectually engaging, mission driven and commercially focused, offering early responsibility with appropriate supervision in an exciting area of law. About You You are a Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE, bringing a foundation in corporate work gained during your training contract or in post qualification practice and the confidence to contribute to live transactions from day one. Experience with education and/or charity law clients is advantageous but not essential; more important is your appetite to learn, collaborate and deliver with precision. You will demonstrate excellent technical ability and drafting skills, strong commercial acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the organisational discipline to progress multiple matters efficiently while building positive, professional relationships with clients and colleagues. We value a proactive, ambitious and team oriented approach. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, show sound judgment under time pressure, and communicate clearly in writing and in person. If you are motivated by niche corporate work that has real world impact for educational institutions and their communities, we would be delighted to hear from you. How to apply Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining your interest in corporate work within the education sector. Benefits of working with us Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations About Us With 12 offices in England and Wales we have a well established presence. We value a diverse and ambitious workforce and are an equal opportunities employer. We are an armed forces friendly organisation. Recruitment agencies note A note for recruitment agencies - The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
About The Role Join a award winning Education team as we grow our corporate offering to meet increased client demand. You will advise a broad portfolio of education clients within the independent schools sector on sales and acquisitions, charitable mergers, collaborations, and associated corporate matters. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who liaise closely with Boards of Governors, Heads, Bursars, Commercial School Groups and School Proprietors, and will help deliver clear, pragmatic advice to assist in guiding them through transactions. Our team is known for its practical approach and deep sector awareness, built through advising over 300 educational establishments nationwide. What you will do assist and support a varied corporate caseload across the independent school sector, drafting and negotiating transaction and ancillary documents, conducting due diligence exercises, and supporting strategic projects and reorganisation. collaborate with partners and colleagues across the wider sector team to deliver seamless client service, contribute to matter management and delivery, and develop trusted relationships with our clients and their leadership teams. The work is intellectually engaging, mission driven and commercially focused, offering early responsibility with appropriate supervision in an exciting area of law. About You You are a Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE, bringing a foundation in corporate work gained during your training contract or in post qualification practice and the confidence to contribute to live transactions from day one. Experience with education and/or charity law clients is advantageous but not essential; more important is your appetite to learn, collaborate and deliver with precision. You will demonstrate excellent technical ability and drafting skills, strong commercial acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the organisational discipline to progress multiple matters efficiently while building positive, professional relationships with clients and colleagues. We value a proactive, ambitious and team oriented approach. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, show sound judgment under time pressure, and communicate clearly in writing and in person. If you are motivated by niche corporate work that has real world impact for educational institutions and their communities, we would be delighted to hear from you. How to apply Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining your interest in corporate work within the education sector. Benefits of working with us Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations About Us With 12 offices in England and Wales we have a well established presence. We value a diverse and ambitious workforce and are an equal opportunities employer. We are an armed forces friendly organisation. Recruitment agencies note A note for recruitment agencies - The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.
About The Role We are looking for an experienced Head of Business Development and Marketing Strategy to grow our business development function and lead on marketing and communications strategies for the firm. The role supports all service, sector and office teams across the firm and will work hand in hand with the marketing operations leads. You will be a person that can 'wear many hats' and use your business development skill set, various perspectives and experiences to deliver the wide ranging aspects of the role - one minute you will be giving a 'helicopter view' and the next, advising on tactical execution. You need to be able to shift from one to the other seamlessly and be equally comfortable in either situation. You will have experience of doing this in a similarly complex organisation. Heads of teams at HCR put HCR first and understand the 24/7 nature of service to stakeholders. They take responsibility. They think outside the box, adapting to context and needs. As an experienced BD professional you will be able to understand the firm's drivers of profitability and use your sound professional judgement to make decisions, after you've considered the consequences of the options available. As a leader, you will inspire excellence. You will have experience of motivating individuals and maximising contribution. The wider Marketing and BD team will relish opportunities to learn from you because you will be a credible BD and Marketing professional, a credible leader and a role model. It's likely you'll have worked in professional services before, but this isn't essential if you're culturally a good fit and you are a quick learner, able to absorb, retain and learn from multiple sources of information and those around you, really quickly. You'll be able to synthesise complex information and communicate clearly. You will use your influencing and negotiation skills to get internal buy in for projects and deadlines. It's a given that you'll be able to devise BD and marketing objectives, strategic approaches and tactical delivery plans. You'll have ideas and be creative in your approach and be able to draw on your professional network for inspiration. This role involves some direct line management of the BD team, but also cross functional working with the Marketing team. The job Lead on devising and delivering BD strategies and initiatives that generate fees and help grow the firm. The BD team's work includes writing proposals, pitches and bids, generating targeted opportunities to win new work, client maximisation and market development. Supporting the Marketing team to devise marketing strategies that promote the firm's services, raise profile and increase brand awareness. Work with the Marketing operational leads to ensure execution of agreed strategic plans. Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to direct reports. Identify trends, competitive landscapes, and opportunities, providing insights to drive strategic decision making. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of BD and Marketing initiatives using metrics and analytics, making data driven adjustments as necessary to optimise performance and ROI. Work with external partners, e.g. freelance specialists, briefing and managing them to deliver as an extension of the internal team. About You Skills and experience: Marketing degree/postgraduate marketing qualification following a business or communications degree. Evidence of business development/marketing/business/management CPD. Worked at this level in a similar sized or equally complex organisation. 15 years' marketing experience. Benefits 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Bonus scheme Life Assurance Scottish Widows Pension Scheme Private healthcare 1/3 gym membership contribution Electric vehicle scheme Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect from organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. E&O Statement As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
About The Role We are looking for an experienced Head of Business Development and Marketing Strategy to grow our business development function and lead on marketing and communications strategies for the firm. The role supports all service, sector and office teams across the firm and will work hand in hand with the marketing operations leads. You will be a person that can 'wear many hats' and use your business development skill set, various perspectives and experiences to deliver the wide ranging aspects of the role - one minute you will be giving a 'helicopter view' and the next, advising on tactical execution. You need to be able to shift from one to the other seamlessly and be equally comfortable in either situation. You will have experience of doing this in a similarly complex organisation. Heads of teams at HCR put HCR first and understand the 24/7 nature of service to stakeholders. They take responsibility. They think outside the box, adapting to context and needs. As an experienced BD professional you will be able to understand the firm's drivers of profitability and use your sound professional judgement to make decisions, after you've considered the consequences of the options available. As a leader, you will inspire excellence. You will have experience of motivating individuals and maximising contribution. The wider Marketing and BD team will relish opportunities to learn from you because you will be a credible BD and Marketing professional, a credible leader and a role model. It's likely you'll have worked in professional services before, but this isn't essential if you're culturally a good fit and you are a quick learner, able to absorb, retain and learn from multiple sources of information and those around you, really quickly. You'll be able to synthesise complex information and communicate clearly. You will use your influencing and negotiation skills to get internal buy in for projects and deadlines. It's a given that you'll be able to devise BD and marketing objectives, strategic approaches and tactical delivery plans. You'll have ideas and be creative in your approach and be able to draw on your professional network for inspiration. This role involves some direct line management of the BD team, but also cross functional working with the Marketing team. The job Lead on devising and delivering BD strategies and initiatives that generate fees and help grow the firm. The BD team's work includes writing proposals, pitches and bids, generating targeted opportunities to win new work, client maximisation and market development. Supporting the Marketing team to devise marketing strategies that promote the firm's services, raise profile and increase brand awareness. Work with the Marketing operational leads to ensure execution of agreed strategic plans. Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to direct reports. Identify trends, competitive landscapes, and opportunities, providing insights to drive strategic decision making. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of BD and Marketing initiatives using metrics and analytics, making data driven adjustments as necessary to optimise performance and ROI. Work with external partners, e.g. freelance specialists, briefing and managing them to deliver as an extension of the internal team. About You Skills and experience: Marketing degree/postgraduate marketing qualification following a business or communications degree. Evidence of business development/marketing/business/management CPD. Worked at this level in a similar sized or equally complex organisation. 15 years' marketing experience. Benefits 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Bonus scheme Life Assurance Scottish Widows Pension Scheme Private healthcare 1/3 gym membership contribution Electric vehicle scheme Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect from organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. E&O Statement As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
About The Role Our Private Client team is looking to recruit into our Wye Valley office. The team is one of the largest and most experienced in the country. Our Lawyers are renowned for their depth of knowledge, covering a wide range of services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and estates. Members of the team hold Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) qualifications, and are part of Lifetime Lawyers. The high quality of work is matched by the calibre of individuals within the team, with many recognised within the legal industry, with recommendations in directories such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and the High Net Worth Guide. You will have the opportunity to advise on and manage a wide range of private client work including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estates and tax. You will be surrounded by experts in the field, fostering an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career and experience with the team's support and guidance. About You You will need: 4+ PQE Ideally STEP qualification or working towards Demonstrable technical ability and excellent drafting skills Able to work flexibly in other HCR offices as required Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail Willingness to nurture and teach junior members of the team This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with well-known, experienced and recognised Partners, and with the wider Private Client team who are over 125 strong. If this is something you would like to be a part of, click apply today! About Us Benefits of working with us: Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our people's energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need it, when they need it. As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are also an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. A note for recruitment agencies - The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
About The Role Our Private Client team is looking to recruit into our Wye Valley office. The team is one of the largest and most experienced in the country. Our Lawyers are renowned for their depth of knowledge, covering a wide range of services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and estates. Members of the team hold Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) qualifications, and are part of Lifetime Lawyers. The high quality of work is matched by the calibre of individuals within the team, with many recognised within the legal industry, with recommendations in directories such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and the High Net Worth Guide. You will have the opportunity to advise on and manage a wide range of private client work including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estates and tax. You will be surrounded by experts in the field, fostering an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career and experience with the team's support and guidance. About You You will need: 4+ PQE Ideally STEP qualification or working towards Demonstrable technical ability and excellent drafting skills Able to work flexibly in other HCR offices as required Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail Willingness to nurture and teach junior members of the team This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with well-known, experienced and recognised Partners, and with the wider Private Client team who are over 125 strong. If this is something you would like to be a part of, click apply today! About Us Benefits of working with us: Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our people's energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need it, when they need it. As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are also an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. A note for recruitment agencies - The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.
About The Role Due to continued expansion of our Agriculture & Estates team, we are looking to add to our growing team based in Cambridge or Norwich. We are keen to hear from lawyers with at least 3 years PQE experience looking to join an industry leading national team of rural experts. You will work on all aspects of rural based property work, across our key sectors from high value farm sales and purchases, landed estates and portfolio management, the property elements of business structures and estate planning (including tenancy work), to secured lending, strategic land, natural capital and renewable energy. You will sit within a wider national team offering a full service to farming businesses and rural enterprises. Experience in natural capital, conservation and landscape recovery work would be welcomed. To give you just a flavour, we act for some of the largest landowners in the country, 4 of our clients being within the top 50 landowners in the UK. We are leading the way putting in place agreements to unlock Biodiversity Net Gain, Nutrient Neutrality and Natural Capital. In addition, we have helped landowners unlock more than £100m of value through strategic development and renewable energy projects. We also work closely with some of the largest specialist agricultural lenders. Here in Cambridge, you will be part of the market leading Agriculture and Estates team of HCR which has consistently been top ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The East Anglia team also work from our newly established Norwich office. Beyond this team, we have 54 fee earners across the firm working closely with the agricultural industry making us one of the largest agricultural teams in the country. We are committed to the agricultural industry: from supporting the NFU as a Legal panel firm since 2009; to having close links to the CLA, with team members sitting on County committees, supporting events and delivering seminars. The team are also active members of the Agricultural Law Association, with the Director of Education, Committee members, and several Fellows of the Agricultural Law Association. We actively support and encourage engaging with industry groups. About You We are looking for lawyers with a passion for the agricultural industry to play key roles in our East Anglia team. You will be supported to develop your career by the partners, whilst also supervising and developing junior members of staff. We encourage lawyers of all levels to get out into the field and to be part of our client relationship and networking initiatives. The ideal candidates will have worked in rural property previously and will have a working understanding of the demands and nuances of working in the industry. However, applications from candidates with mixed property experience are welcomed. 3+ years PQE Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Excellent technical ability and drafting skills Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Strong commercial acumen Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail About Us Benefits of working with us: Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
About The Role Due to continued expansion of our Agriculture & Estates team, we are looking to add to our growing team based in Cambridge or Norwich. We are keen to hear from lawyers with at least 3 years PQE experience looking to join an industry leading national team of rural experts. You will work on all aspects of rural based property work, across our key sectors from high value farm sales and purchases, landed estates and portfolio management, the property elements of business structures and estate planning (including tenancy work), to secured lending, strategic land, natural capital and renewable energy. You will sit within a wider national team offering a full service to farming businesses and rural enterprises. Experience in natural capital, conservation and landscape recovery work would be welcomed. To give you just a flavour, we act for some of the largest landowners in the country, 4 of our clients being within the top 50 landowners in the UK. We are leading the way putting in place agreements to unlock Biodiversity Net Gain, Nutrient Neutrality and Natural Capital. In addition, we have helped landowners unlock more than £100m of value through strategic development and renewable energy projects. We also work closely with some of the largest specialist agricultural lenders. Here in Cambridge, you will be part of the market leading Agriculture and Estates team of HCR which has consistently been top ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The East Anglia team also work from our newly established Norwich office. Beyond this team, we have 54 fee earners across the firm working closely with the agricultural industry making us one of the largest agricultural teams in the country. We are committed to the agricultural industry: from supporting the NFU as a Legal panel firm since 2009; to having close links to the CLA, with team members sitting on County committees, supporting events and delivering seminars. The team are also active members of the Agricultural Law Association, with the Director of Education, Committee members, and several Fellows of the Agricultural Law Association. We actively support and encourage engaging with industry groups. About You We are looking for lawyers with a passion for the agricultural industry to play key roles in our East Anglia team. You will be supported to develop your career by the partners, whilst also supervising and developing junior members of staff. We encourage lawyers of all levels to get out into the field and to be part of our client relationship and networking initiatives. The ideal candidates will have worked in rural property previously and will have a working understanding of the demands and nuances of working in the industry. However, applications from candidates with mixed property experience are welcomed. 3+ years PQE Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Excellent technical ability and drafting skills Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Strong commercial acumen Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail About Us Benefits of working with us: Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.