About your new role Our leading Private Wealth team provides a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses/corporations including Charities. We are ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 and are growing rapidly, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their personal legal needs. We are proud to provide a personal, transparent and efficient service by a team which includes fully qualified members of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) as well as members of Solicitors for the Elderly. Understanding the importance of careful estate planning to help provide for future generations, we offer lifetime and post-death planning to a diverse range of clients. We are currently recruiting for a Private Wealth Lawyer Partner to join our team in Leeds to support the growth and development of the firm's Private Client practice. Main duties and responsibilities Lead and manage existing client relationships with high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families Lead on the development of new business generation Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of private wealth law matters Support and develop team members to enhance client and people engagement Deliver innovative solutions to meet client needs Delegate appropriately to maximise the profitability of the work Expertise recognised within organisation To support segment head/sector lead to deliver client objectives Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. About You STEP qualified Strong business development skills Client following Taking a leading role in the growth of the team Expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of private client law with exposure to a broad range of work If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could help on our journey to becoming a Top 30 UK law firm then please get in touch for a confidential conversation. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including: 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life insurance 4 x salary Income protection scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee assistance programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
About your new role Our leading Private Wealth team provides a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses/corporations including Charities. We are ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 and are growing rapidly, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their personal legal needs. We are proud to provide a personal, transparent and efficient service by a team which includes fully qualified members of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) as well as members of Solicitors for the Elderly. Understanding the importance of careful estate planning to help provide for future generations, we offer lifetime and post-death planning to a diverse range of clients. We are currently recruiting for a Private Wealth Lawyer Partner to join our team in Leeds to support the growth and development of the firm's Private Client practice. Main duties and responsibilities Lead and manage existing client relationships with high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families Lead on the development of new business generation Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of private wealth law matters Support and develop team members to enhance client and people engagement Deliver innovative solutions to meet client needs Delegate appropriately to maximise the profitability of the work Expertise recognised within organisation To support segment head/sector lead to deliver client objectives Achieve set financial and chargeable targets/KPIs This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. About You STEP qualified Strong business development skills Client following Taking a leading role in the growth of the team Expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of private client law with exposure to a broad range of work If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could help on our journey to becoming a Top 30 UK law firm then please get in touch for a confidential conversation. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including: 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life insurance 4 x salary Income protection scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee assistance programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
About your new role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate/Associate 5 years+ PQE to work on complex disputes and multi party litigation in our Sports Litigation Team. Based in London, the successful candidate/s will have: Drafting and analytic skills Advocacy and presentational skills An ability to work under pressure and on own initiative Experience in advising on disclosure and legal privilege An ability to work with clients at all levels to include advising on media responses Experience in advising on insurance policy cover Experience of managing junior lawyers/ team Organisational and compliance skills, ensuring adherence to internal and client policies, MI completion and SLA requirements A proven track record of achievement of financial and chargeable hours target This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role as appropriate. About You As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be: Previous experience of assisting on large and complex claims together with managing your own caseload of defendant casualty claims is essential 5 years PQE+ Influencing skills Some experience of networking with, and delivering training to, clients is desirable A high level of commercial awareness Conscientious, self motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and communication, organisation and analytical skills A methodical, organised approach Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality Attention to detail and concentration IT skills Ability to multi task and prioritise Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Why work for us Come and join our award winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer Weightmans Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
About your new role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate/Associate 5 years+ PQE to work on complex disputes and multi party litigation in our Sports Litigation Team. Based in London, the successful candidate/s will have: Drafting and analytic skills Advocacy and presentational skills An ability to work under pressure and on own initiative Experience in advising on disclosure and legal privilege An ability to work with clients at all levels to include advising on media responses Experience in advising on insurance policy cover Experience of managing junior lawyers/ team Organisational and compliance skills, ensuring adherence to internal and client policies, MI completion and SLA requirements A proven track record of achievement of financial and chargeable hours target This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role as appropriate. About You As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be: Previous experience of assisting on large and complex claims together with managing your own caseload of defendant casualty claims is essential 5 years PQE+ Influencing skills Some experience of networking with, and delivering training to, clients is desirable A high level of commercial awareness Conscientious, self motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and communication, organisation and analytical skills A methodical, organised approach Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality Attention to detail and concentration IT skills Ability to multi task and prioritise Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Why work for us Come and join our award winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer Weightmans Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
About your new role Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice area is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our HR Rely Team. We advise clients across the UK and internationally, including some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide. The candidate will be based at our Birmingham office, working within the HR Rely Team, which currently consists of two Partners, two Principal Associates, two Associates, three Solicitors and two Paralegals. Our HR Rely team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further. As a Principal(Senior) Associate, this is a great opportunity to play an integral role in growing the team, working alongside Partners to drive the practice forward. You will manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work and your responsibilities will include: Advise clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination matters. Responsibility for conduct of the defence of Employment Tribunal claims. Advising in relation to change and restructuring projects, changing terms and conditions and consultation requirements. Drafting articles and legal updates, training and networking as part of a structured business development initiative. About You You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: 5+ years PQE Previous experience of advising on employment law matters and managing your own caseload Employment Tribunal claims Experience of pay/Industrial relations project (no advocacy required) Able to demonstrate advice to clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination matters. Ideally previous experience of mentoring junior fee-earners Good teamwork skills Attention to detail Strong technical knowledge Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Interest in business development Ability to multi-task and prioritise Ability to work to deadlines and targets Flexible approach If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist. Why work for us Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Weightmans - Work for a firm that values its people. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
About your new role Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice area is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our HR Rely Team. We advise clients across the UK and internationally, including some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide. The candidate will be based at our Birmingham office, working within the HR Rely Team, which currently consists of two Partners, two Principal Associates, two Associates, three Solicitors and two Paralegals. Our HR Rely team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further. As a Principal(Senior) Associate, this is a great opportunity to play an integral role in growing the team, working alongside Partners to drive the practice forward. You will manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work and your responsibilities will include: Advise clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination matters. Responsibility for conduct of the defence of Employment Tribunal claims. Advising in relation to change and restructuring projects, changing terms and conditions and consultation requirements. Drafting articles and legal updates, training and networking as part of a structured business development initiative. About You You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: 5+ years PQE Previous experience of advising on employment law matters and managing your own caseload Employment Tribunal claims Experience of pay/Industrial relations project (no advocacy required) Able to demonstrate advice to clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination matters. Ideally previous experience of mentoring junior fee-earners Good teamwork skills Attention to detail Strong technical knowledge Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Interest in business development Ability to multi-task and prioritise Ability to work to deadlines and targets Flexible approach If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist. Why work for us Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Weightmans - Work for a firm that values its people. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
