The IT Service Business Partner plays a pivotal role in aligning IT service delivery with the strategic and operational needs of our firm. This role is not only responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk but also for acting as a trusted liaison between IT and the business. The IT Service Business Partner ensures that technology services are responsive, reliable, and tailored to support business requirements. This position is instrumental in driving service quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that IT support contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal teams. The role requires a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and a commitment to delivering high standards of communication and service. With a hybrid working model of four days in the office, the IT Service Business Partner is well-positioned to maintain close collaboration with colleagues while also supporting flexible work practices. Role responsibility 1. Service Desk Team Management Lead and Develop the Team: Manage a team of five Service Desk Analysts, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to ensure a high-performing, motivated, and customer-focused team. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on service desk performance using KPIs and SLAs. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance service delivery and colleague satisfaction. Service Culture: Foster a proactive, service-oriented culture that prioritises first-time resolution, professionalism, and responsiveness. Tool and Platform Oversight: Administer and monitor the firm's ITSM platform (Halo), ensuring accurate ticket categorisation, timely resolution, and meaningful reporting. Use data insights to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation or process improvement. Knowledge Management: Ensure the team maintains up-to-date documentation, FAQs, and self-service resources to empower colleagues and reduce support demand. 2. Business Engagement Stakeholder Relationship Management: Act as the primary IT contact for legal departments, building strong, trusted relationships with partners, associates, and business support teams. Needs Analysis: Engage with legal teams to understand their workflows, challenges, and technology needs. Translate these into actionable IT service improvements or initiatives. Service Reviews: Organise and lead regular service review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss performance, gather feedback, and agree on improvement actions. Legal Technology Alignment: Ensure IT services and support are tailored to the legal environment, including familiarity with platforms such as iManage, Elite 3E, and time recording tools. Compliance and Confidentiality: Collaborate with legal operations and compliance teams to ensure IT services support regulatory, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. 3. Communication and Change Support Service Communications: Manage clear, and timely communication around service incidents, planned maintenance, and system changes. Change Management: Support the rollout of new technologies and upgrades by coordinating user communications, training, and feedback collection. User Advocacy: Represent the voice of the user within IT, ensuring that service design and delivery reflect the needs and expectations of legal professionals. About you Skills & Experience: Proven experience in IT service management or business relationship management, ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a small to mid-sized support team. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Familiarity with legal technology platforms and the unique demands of legal professionals. Working knowledge of ITIL framework and service management tools. ITIL Foundation certification (or higher) is desirable. Understanding of legal compliance, confidentiality, and data protection standards. Business Relationship Management - Building trusted partnerships and aligning IT with business goals. Service Delivery Oversight - Ensuring IT services meet agreed standards and expectations. Customer Focus - Delivering high-quality, colleague-centric support. Communication - Explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences. Problem Solving - Identifying and resolving service issues effectively. Change Management - Supporting smooth transitions during upgrades or changes. Analytical Thinking - Using data and feedback to drive improvements. Collaboration - Working closely with IT and business teams to deliver value. Strategic Thinking - Aligning service delivery with long-term business needs. Attention to Detail - Maintaining high standards of service quality and colleague experience. Influencing Skills - Gaining buy-in and driving positive change. Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
The IT Service Business Partner plays a pivotal role in aligning IT service delivery with the strategic and operational needs of our firm. This role is not only responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk but also for acting as a trusted liaison between IT and the business. The IT Service Business Partner ensures that technology services are responsive, reliable, and tailored to support business requirements. This position is instrumental in driving service quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that IT support contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal teams. The role requires a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and a commitment to delivering high standards of communication and service. With a hybrid working model of four days in the office, the IT Service Business Partner is well-positioned to maintain close collaboration with colleagues while also supporting flexible work practices. Role responsibility 1. Service Desk Team Management Lead and Develop the Team: Manage a team of five Service Desk Analysts, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to ensure a high-performing, motivated, and customer-focused team. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on service desk performance using KPIs and SLAs. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance service delivery and colleague satisfaction. Service Culture: Foster a proactive, service-oriented culture that prioritises first-time resolution, professionalism, and responsiveness. Tool and Platform Oversight: Administer and monitor the firm's ITSM platform (Halo), ensuring accurate ticket categorisation, timely resolution, and meaningful reporting. Use data insights to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation or process improvement. Knowledge Management: Ensure the team maintains up-to-date documentation, FAQs, and self-service resources to empower colleagues and reduce support demand. 2. Business Engagement Stakeholder Relationship Management: Act as the primary IT contact for legal departments, building strong, trusted relationships with partners, associates, and business support teams. Needs Analysis: Engage with legal teams to understand their workflows, challenges, and technology needs. Translate these into actionable IT service improvements or initiatives. Service Reviews: Organise and lead regular service review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss performance, gather feedback, and agree on improvement actions. Legal Technology Alignment: Ensure IT services and support are tailored to the legal environment, including familiarity with platforms such as iManage, Elite 3E, and time recording tools. Compliance and Confidentiality: Collaborate with legal operations and compliance teams to ensure IT services support regulatory, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. 3. Communication and Change Support Service Communications: Manage clear, and timely communication around service incidents, planned maintenance, and system changes. Change Management: Support the rollout of new technologies and upgrades by coordinating user communications, training, and feedback collection. User Advocacy: Represent the voice of the user within IT, ensuring that service design and delivery reflect the needs and expectations of legal professionals. About you Skills & Experience: Proven experience in IT service management or business relationship management, ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a small to mid-sized support team. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Familiarity with legal technology platforms and the unique demands of legal professionals. Working knowledge of ITIL framework and service management tools. ITIL Foundation certification (or higher) is desirable. Understanding of legal compliance, confidentiality, and data protection standards. Business Relationship Management - Building trusted partnerships and aligning IT with business goals. Service Delivery Oversight - Ensuring IT services meet agreed standards and expectations. Customer Focus - Delivering high-quality, colleague-centric support. Communication - Explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences. Problem Solving - Identifying and resolving service issues effectively. Change Management - Supporting smooth transitions during upgrades or changes. Analytical Thinking - Using data and feedback to drive improvements. Collaboration - Working closely with IT and business teams to deliver value. Strategic Thinking - Aligning service delivery with long-term business needs. Attention to Detail - Maintaining high standards of service quality and colleague experience. Influencing Skills - Gaining buy-in and driving positive change. Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
This role supports the delivery of our integrated marketing strategy across the relevant digital channels including the website, email marketing, social media and digital campaigns. Sitting within the Marketing & Business Development team, the Digital Marketing Executive will work closely with fee earners, business development and marketing colleagues to create engaging digital content, bringing thought leadership to life, amplify the firm's events and campaigns and drive measurable engagement. Reporting into the Digital Marketing Manager, this role will be instrumental in strengthening our digital presence. It's a hands-on role focused on driving measurable impact across digital channels, enhancing visibility, engagement and lead generation through a meaningful digital experience. Using tools like Sitecore, Vuture, Google Analytics and LinkedIn, the Digital Marketing Executive will apply best practices to deliver content and campaigns that support business growth, strengthen the firm's brand and demonstrate marketing ROI Role responsibility Social Media & Campaign Delivery: Assist in the planning, scheduling and posting of content on social media channels (primarily LinkedIn), using tools like Hootsuite Develop social content to support campaigns, events, and insights, ensuring brand consistency and tone of voice Support the delivery of paid LinkedIn advertising campaigns with targeted messaging and appropriate tracking Monitor engagement, spot buying signals, and help identify ways to improve reach and visibility Stakeholder & Campaign Support: Work with BD teams and fee earners to deliver digital assets that support campaign activity, including landing pages, email comms and social assets Provide advice and guidance to teams on digital best practice, content format, and promotion timing Assist with content upload, scheduling and reporting for firmwide newsletters and alerts Support the delivery of digital campaigns aligned to group business plans Website & Content Management: Enhance the firm's digital presence by maintaining day-to-day content updates on the firm's website using the CMS (Sitecore), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and SEO alignment Drive engagement and lead generation by creating and improving landing pages for campaigns, events, and thought leadership, focusing on content hierarchy, layout and user journey Collaborate with fee earners and BD teams to ensure key practice pages, lawyer bios and sector content remain up to date and client-focused Improve content discoverability and user navigation through strategic internal linking and cross-promotion across profiles, insights, and service pages. SEO & Organic Visibility: Increase organic traffic and search visibility by supporting technical and content SEO efforts including basic keyword research, metadata optimisation, refining headlines, tagging and improving page structure Enhance content accessibility and performance through regular content audits using tools such as Siteimprove to improve accessibility and SEO performance Drive improvement in search ranking by monitoring organic performance for key pages and collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to implement data-driven optimisation strategies Email Marketing (Vuture): Drive client engagement by supporting the creation and distribution of newsletters, campaigns, and client alerts via Vuture Help optimise campaign performance by implementing A/B testing and data analysis, identifying actionable insights to increase open rates, click-throughs and conversions Collaborate with BD and marketing leads to deliver email campaigns that support go-to-market priorities and business objectives Analytics & Reporting: Enable data driven decision making by tracking and analysing the performance of website content, email marketing and social media activity using platforms like Google Analytics, Siteimprove and LinkedIn Analytics Maintain UTM tracking for digital campaigns and support accurate reporting via the campaign board Produce regular dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders to highlight results and learnings Content Creation & Editorial Support: Edit and format web and social copy to align with house style and tone of voice to strengthen brand consistency and clarity Maximise content discoverability and impact by supporting lawyers and BD teams with the digital presentation of content Maintain a forward-looking content calendar across digital channels to ensure alignment with firmwide priorities, key campaigns and external events Enhance audience engagement and contribute to multimedia production (e.g. short videos, podcasts or visual explainers) in collaboration with the multimedia assistant Support the team by sharing best practice examples and updates on what's working Contribute to innovation projects where relevant - from trialling new formats or channels to supporting platform enhancements with user testing or feedback Keep the firm at the forefront of digital marketing by helping to identify and apply emerging best practices and trends in digital marketing to the firm's activity About you Ideally you will be able to demonstrate; Proven experience in a digital marketing role, ideally within a professional services or B2B environment; agency experience is also highly valued. Strong understanding of SEO, email marketing, and social media in a business context Proficiency with CMS and email platforms (e.g. Sitecore, Vuture, or similar), with a focus on user experience and content performance. Confident using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, Siteimprove) to extract insights, measure ROI, and inform optimisation. Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content creation, SEO, or campaign analysis Excellent writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to adapt tone and messaging to different audiences. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across marketing, BD, and fee-earner teams. Experience working with legal or professional services content Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Siteimprove, Hootsuite and LinkedIn Campaign Manager Basic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) and an interest in digital formats such as video and podcasting Understanding of accessibility principles and inclusive digital content Interest in digital innovation, including personalisation, automation, and emerging content formats. Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
This role supports the delivery of our integrated marketing strategy across the relevant digital channels including the website, email marketing, social media and digital campaigns. Sitting within the Marketing & Business Development team, the Digital Marketing Executive will work closely with fee earners, business development and marketing colleagues to create engaging digital content, bringing thought leadership to life, amplify the firm's events and campaigns and drive measurable engagement. Reporting into the Digital Marketing Manager, this role will be instrumental in strengthening our digital presence. It's a hands-on role focused on driving measurable impact across digital channels, enhancing visibility, engagement and lead generation through a meaningful digital experience. Using tools like Sitecore, Vuture, Google Analytics and LinkedIn, the Digital Marketing Executive will apply best practices to deliver content and campaigns that support business growth, strengthen the firm's brand and demonstrate marketing ROI Role responsibility Social Media & Campaign Delivery: Assist in the planning, scheduling and posting of content on social media channels (primarily LinkedIn), using tools like Hootsuite Develop social content to support campaigns, events, and insights, ensuring brand consistency and tone of voice Support the delivery of paid LinkedIn advertising campaigns with targeted messaging and appropriate tracking Monitor engagement, spot buying signals, and help identify ways to improve reach and visibility Stakeholder & Campaign Support: Work with BD teams and fee earners to deliver digital assets that support campaign activity, including landing pages, email comms and social assets Provide advice and guidance to teams on digital best practice, content format, and promotion timing Assist with content upload, scheduling and reporting for firmwide newsletters and alerts Support the delivery of digital campaigns aligned to group business plans Website & Content Management: Enhance the firm's digital presence by maintaining day-to-day content updates on the firm's website using the CMS (Sitecore), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and SEO alignment Drive engagement and lead generation by creating and improving landing pages for campaigns, events, and thought leadership, focusing on content hierarchy, layout and user journey Collaborate with fee earners and BD teams to ensure key practice pages, lawyer bios and sector content remain up to date and client-focused Improve content discoverability and user navigation through strategic internal linking and cross-promotion across profiles, insights, and service pages. SEO & Organic Visibility: Increase organic traffic and search visibility by supporting technical and content SEO efforts including basic keyword research, metadata optimisation, refining headlines, tagging and improving page structure Enhance content accessibility and performance through regular content audits using tools such as Siteimprove to improve accessibility and SEO performance Drive improvement in search ranking by monitoring organic performance for key pages and collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to implement data-driven optimisation strategies Email Marketing (Vuture): Drive client engagement by supporting the creation and distribution of newsletters, campaigns, and client alerts via Vuture Help optimise campaign performance by implementing A/B testing and data analysis, identifying actionable insights to increase open rates, click-throughs and conversions Collaborate with BD and marketing leads to deliver email campaigns that support go-to-market priorities and business objectives Analytics & Reporting: Enable data driven decision making by tracking and analysing the performance of website content, email marketing and social media activity using platforms like Google Analytics, Siteimprove and LinkedIn Analytics Maintain UTM tracking for digital campaigns and support accurate reporting via the campaign board Produce regular dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders to highlight results and learnings Content Creation & Editorial Support: Edit and format web and social copy to align with house style and tone of voice to strengthen brand consistency and clarity Maximise content discoverability and impact by supporting lawyers and BD teams with the digital presentation of content Maintain a forward-looking content calendar across digital channels to ensure alignment with firmwide priorities, key campaigns and external events Enhance audience engagement and contribute to multimedia production (e.g. short videos, podcasts or visual explainers) in collaboration with the multimedia assistant Support the team by sharing best practice examples and updates on what's working Contribute to innovation projects where relevant - from trialling new formats or channels to supporting platform enhancements with user testing or feedback Keep the firm at the forefront of digital marketing by helping to identify and apply emerging best practices and trends in digital marketing to the firm's activity About you Ideally you will be able to demonstrate; Proven experience in a digital marketing role, ideally within a professional services or B2B environment; agency experience is also highly valued. Strong understanding of SEO, email marketing, and social media in a business context Proficiency with CMS and email platforms (e.g. Sitecore, Vuture, or similar), with a focus on user experience and content performance. Confident using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, Siteimprove) to extract insights, measure ROI, and inform optimisation. Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content creation, SEO, or campaign analysis Excellent writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to adapt tone and messaging to different audiences. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across marketing, BD, and fee-earner teams. Experience working with legal or professional services content Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Siteimprove, Hootsuite and LinkedIn Campaign Manager Basic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) and an interest in digital formats such as video and podcasting Understanding of accessibility principles and inclusive digital content Interest in digital innovation, including personalisation, automation, and emerging content formats. Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
The role This is an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Conveyancing team as an Associate or junior Senior Associate. Howard Kennedy has a leading residential real estate team with repeat referrals from leading estate agents, buying agents, financial intermediaries and clients. We have experience, expertise and knowledge of the market and the deal process involved. The team is proactive, commercial and efficient and always keeps our clients informed throughout the conveyancing process. We provide clear and straightforward advice and regularly support clients in residential and investment property sales and purchases, leasehold enfranchisement, planning considerations, and construction and building contracts. Role responsibility Dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions (Leasehold and Freehold transactions, including new build transactions) from end to end, delivering in line with client expectations and deadlines. Undertaking due diligence, preparing reports on title, dealing with elements of the contract and/or supplemental documents. Dealing with property aspects for financing transactions and certificates or disclosure of title. Acting for the landlord and tenants in connection with licences to assign, rent deposit deeds, licences to alter and deeds of variation. Dealing with voluntary lease extensions. Assisting the Real Estate Dispute Resolution Team on matters relating to statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Development Act 1993 and Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Assisting the Private Client and Family Teams on matters requiring support from the Residential Conveyancing team, such as property transfers following death, property transfers following relationship breakdowns. Drafting, negotiating, settling and completing transfers of part, new leases, assured shorthold tenancy agreements and common law tenancy agreements. Management of own files (subject to supervision as necessary). Assisting more senior fee earners on larger transactions. Participating in business development and client relationship management activities. Assisting and mentoring more junior members of the team including Trainees and Paralegals. Dealing directly with solicitor and client enquiries, along with any internal enquiries. Ensuring that up-to-date client matter schedules are maintained for both internal and external use. Contributing where possible to the effectiveness of team workflow, including attending departmental and other appropriate briefings to assess current and future needs. About you Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: Proven significant post qualification experience within a high performing Residential Conveyancing department. Proven significant post qualification experience dealing with enfranchisement matters. Experience of working effectively across multiple matters in a deadline driven environment. Experience of managing transactions relating to prime and super prime residential property. Pro-active and conscientious approach to work. Strong ability to communicate with clients and other contacts in a helpful, confidential and efficient way. Experience of time recording using Elite or a similar system. Experience of using Filesite or a similar document management system. Benefits 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
The role This is an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Conveyancing team as an Associate or junior Senior Associate. Howard Kennedy has a leading residential real estate team with repeat referrals from leading estate agents, buying agents, financial intermediaries and clients. We have experience, expertise and knowledge of the market and the deal process involved. The team is proactive, commercial and efficient and always keeps our clients informed throughout the conveyancing process. We provide clear and straightforward advice and regularly support clients in residential and investment property sales and purchases, leasehold enfranchisement, planning considerations, and construction and building contracts. Role responsibility Dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions (Leasehold and Freehold transactions, including new build transactions) from end to end, delivering in line with client expectations and deadlines. Undertaking due diligence, preparing reports on title, dealing with elements of the contract and/or supplemental documents. Dealing with property aspects for financing transactions and certificates or disclosure of title. Acting for the landlord and tenants in connection with licences to assign, rent deposit deeds, licences to alter and deeds of variation. Dealing with voluntary lease extensions. Assisting the Real Estate Dispute Resolution Team on matters relating to statutory lease extension and enfranchisement claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Development Act 1993 and Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Assisting the Private Client and Family Teams on matters requiring support from the Residential Conveyancing team, such as property transfers following death, property transfers following relationship breakdowns. Drafting, negotiating, settling and completing transfers of part, new leases, assured shorthold tenancy agreements and common law tenancy agreements. Management of own files (subject to supervision as necessary). Assisting more senior fee earners on larger transactions. Participating in business development and client relationship management activities. Assisting and mentoring more junior members of the team including Trainees and Paralegals. Dealing directly with solicitor and client enquiries, along with any internal enquiries. Ensuring that up-to-date client matter schedules are maintained for both internal and external use. Contributing where possible to the effectiveness of team workflow, including attending departmental and other appropriate briefings to assess current and future needs. About you Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: Proven significant post qualification experience within a high performing Residential Conveyancing department. Proven significant post qualification experience dealing with enfranchisement matters. Experience of working effectively across multiple matters in a deadline driven environment. Experience of managing transactions relating to prime and super prime residential property. Pro-active and conscientious approach to work. Strong ability to communicate with clients and other contacts in a helpful, confidential and efficient way. Experience of time recording using Elite or a similar system. Experience of using Filesite or a similar document management system. Benefits 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
Solicitor - Private Client, Wealth and Succession The role We are looking to recruit a talented Solicitor to join our highly regarded Wealth and Succession team with our Private Client department. Our Private Client Department helps High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth individuals, their families and advisers with their tax and estate planning. Clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, authors, musicians, members of foreign royalty, charities and sport professionals in the UK and overseas. We benefit from the firm's wider private wealth offering that includes family, immigration, reputation management, business crime, residential property and cultural property. Our Wealth and Succession team is comprised of 2 main areas of focus; Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning and Administration of Estates. We are known for our focus on delivering straightforward advice and solutions that resolve problems and creating the circumstances for a smooth and tax efficient transition of wealth between generations. We also regularly deal with estates containing business assets or containing assets in overseas jurisdictions, where we co-ordinate with lawyers and professionals in those jurisdictions to ensure the administration of the estate is a seamless and streamlined experience for the client. Role responsibility The administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects, including: Liaising with Personal Representatives, ascertaining the assets and liabilities of the estate; Supervising junior members of the team; All aspects of post-grant administration; Making applications for the Grant of Representation; Supporting the estate accountant in preparing Estate Accounts; Assisting with new enquiries, speaking to clients and dealing with queries; Wills, trusts and estate planning for UK and international clients; Trust administration; Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. About you Ideally you will demonstrate; A range of experience as outlined above. In particular, administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects; A good level of tax knowledge necessary for administration of estates, tax efficient Will drafting and related issues; Experience of advising clients on various aspects of estates planning; Strong intellectual and analytical abilities; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience of drafting and technical research; Ability to take direction from senior members of the team, with an enthusiasm to develop; Good commercial understanding and ability to apply legal principles to client circumstances in a commercially aware manner; Effective management of client expectations and high levels of client service; Good organisational skills, record keeping and file management; An organised and accurate approach to work. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.
Jan 25, 2024
Full time
Solicitor - Private Client, Wealth and Succession The role We are looking to recruit a talented Solicitor to join our highly regarded Wealth and Succession team with our Private Client department. Our Private Client Department helps High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth individuals, their families and advisers with their tax and estate planning. Clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, authors, musicians, members of foreign royalty, charities and sport professionals in the UK and overseas. We benefit from the firm's wider private wealth offering that includes family, immigration, reputation management, business crime, residential property and cultural property. Our Wealth and Succession team is comprised of 2 main areas of focus; Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning and Administration of Estates. We are known for our focus on delivering straightforward advice and solutions that resolve problems and creating the circumstances for a smooth and tax efficient transition of wealth between generations. We also regularly deal with estates containing business assets or containing assets in overseas jurisdictions, where we co-ordinate with lawyers and professionals in those jurisdictions to ensure the administration of the estate is a seamless and streamlined experience for the client. Role responsibility The administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects, including: Liaising with Personal Representatives, ascertaining the assets and liabilities of the estate; Supervising junior members of the team; All aspects of post-grant administration; Making applications for the Grant of Representation; Supporting the estate accountant in preparing Estate Accounts; Assisting with new enquiries, speaking to clients and dealing with queries; Wills, trusts and estate planning for UK and international clients; Trust administration; Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. About you Ideally you will demonstrate; A range of experience as outlined above. In particular, administration of a broad range of estates from the straightforward to complex estates with international aspects; A good level of tax knowledge necessary for administration of estates, tax efficient Will drafting and related issues; Experience of advising clients on various aspects of estates planning; Strong intellectual and analytical abilities; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience of drafting and technical research; Ability to take direction from senior members of the team, with an enthusiasm to develop; Good commercial understanding and ability to apply legal principles to client circumstances in a commercially aware manner; Effective management of client expectations and high levels of client service; Good organisational skills, record keeping and file management; An organised and accurate approach to work. 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme Employee Assistance Programme About us With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms. Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen. We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace. Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work. At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement. As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.