Birketts LLP

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join IT plays a vital role in keeping the firm connected, secure, and empowered to deliver excellent client service. We provide the technology, support, systems, and innovation that enable colleagues across Birkett's to work efficiently and confidently. Our people work in Squads and Teams across Product Delivery, Product Development, Data Systems, Service Delivery, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Cyber Security. The work you will be doing The Product Manager will play a key role in the design, delivery and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that enhance client experience and support Birketts' strategic goals. This role sits within the AI Squad, a cross-functional team focused on developing innovative AI solutions that improve how our colleagues deliver legal services and enable better client outcomes, aligned with our strategy 'Empowering clients and colleagues to achieve their next level'. The squad focuses on solutions that improve legal workflows such as contract drafting, due-diligence review, matter lifecycle management, e-disclosure, document automation, legal research, compliance and regulatory processes, ensuring technology meets "legal-grade" accuracy, risk, and confidentiality standards. Main accountabilities: You will work closely with internal stakeholders, legal practitioners, technical teams, clients and third-party vendors, helping to shape and deliver AI initiatives grounded in clear business needs, high-quality user experience, and measurable value. Own and shape the AI product roadmap, with a clear focus on optimising legal workflows. Lead a cross functional AI squad throughout the full product lifecycle, aligning product, engineering, design and data around a clear mission and measurable outcomes. Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, legal practitioners, clients, and technical teams. Communicate progress, learnings and opportunities clearly to stakeholders, managing expectations and surfacing new product ideas. Ensure alignment between business needs, responsible-AI principles and the product roadmap to prioritise the squad's backlog Provide light project-management oversight including milestone tracking, risk identification, delivery reporting, and cross-team coordination. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for We are seeking an experienced Product Manager, with strong storytelling ability, excellent analytical skills and a passion for AI-driven transformation in legal services. You'll be able to use your skills and experience to promote the product mindset, connecting technical work to human impact, and making product value visible through storytelling and data. Essential A track record as a Product Manager in a digital/technology environment, ideally in a client-facing or professional services business coupled with excellent communication and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. A product focused, problem-solving mindset coupled with the ability to challenge convention. Strong understanding of automation, workflow optimisation, and process re-engineering. Ability to translate complex ideas (including AI/ML concepts) into simple, clear language. Experience working in agile product development environments. Desirable Experience working in regulated environments or with legal workflows. Thorough understanding of AI technologies used in legal environments (LLMs, NLP, extraction/classification models, summarisation, RAG pipelines, etc.) Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holid

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The team you will join This role sits in the Corporate Team within the Corporate Services Division. The Corporate Team is a nationally recognised and highly regarded team which includes over 60 fee earners, and 19 partners, many of whom are recommended in the latest Legal 500 rankings, often in the Hall of Fame category. The Team is enjoying substantial growth, resulting in the need for extra resource to take forward ambitious plans for the future. The Team's size and expertise mean we advise entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, owner-managed and privately owned businesses, as well as international investors and public companies, all at different stages of the business life-cycle from start-ups through to mergers and acquisitions, buy-outs and buy-ins, development capital fundraisings, EOT transactions, institutional sales/purchases, and management buyouts, to refinancing and exits. We are also highly experienced in international corporate transactions and work with a range of overseas law firms on cross-border transactions. The Corporate Team includes specialist private equity, venture capital, reorganisations, capital markets and incentives/EOT sub teams, and also benefits from working closely with other service lines in the Corporate Services Division, such as the Banking & Finance, Corporate Tax, Company Secretarial and Commercial and Technology teams. The Team enjoys the resources of two dedicated professional support lawyers, as well as know-how resources such as FromCounsel and Practical Law, and document automation products such as Clarilis. The Team has a Corporate Innovation Group, evaluating and developing innovation ideas and the adoption of new technologies, including AI, to improve efficiencies and the client experience. We play a leading role in several firm wide sector specialisms, including our Energy and Infrastructure Team, Food and Beverages Team, Independent Healthcare Team, Private Equity Team, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Transport & Logistics Team, and Automotive Team, amongst others. The work you will be doing We are looking to recruit a Partner into the Corporate team who has the drive and commitment to assist Birketts' in the continued growth and development of our firmwide corporate practice and to become an essential core member of the Corporate Team. The ideal candidate will hold a pivotal role in advising clients on complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. This senior-level position demands deep legal expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills to manage high-value and complex deals and mentor and supervise junior team members. A key aspect of the role is the development and management of new and existing client and referrer relationships and taking an active role supporting the partners in the team in the management and supervision of the Ipswich office Corporate Team. Prior knowledge or experience of the Suffolk/East Anglia market is not a pre-requisite, however the successful candidate will be expected to become integrated into the market over time. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated initiative-taker to join a successful and friendly Corporate Team, based in our Ipswich office, in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation. What we are looking for A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 10+ years PQE in corporate/M&A law. Recognised technical expert who provides clear, tailored advice on complex legal and commercial issues. Drives efficient time recording, profitable pricing, strong cash flow, and team gross profit delivery. Leads business development and high-profile pitches, builds a strong market presence, wins new clients, and drives cross-selling opportunities. Delivers exceptional project and client management, consistently meeting expectations through strong communication and deep client understanding. Builds trust through strong relationships, continual professional development, clear communication of vision, and championing positive change. Demonstrates strong risk management, supports junior staff, upholds Lexcel standards, and maintains high compliance and file review performance. Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnanc

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Our leasehold enfranchisement practice comprises fee-earners from both the Residential Real Estate team and the Real Estate Disputes team. The Residential Real Estate team comprises 70 members operating out of 6 of our 7 offices. The Real Estate Disputes team comprises of over 40 members operating out of all offices. Our leasehold enfranchisement practice operates on a national basis regardless of the location of the practice members We have a vacancy within the leasehold enfranchisement practice for a Senior Associate or Legal Director who can work across both enfranchisement and leasehold residential real estate matters. The leasehold enfranchisement practice is currently made up of two Partners, five fee earners and one assistant, working alongside a secretarial pool. Together the team advise on all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement, both non-contentious and contentious. Beyond the core practice, there are supporting, specialist fee-earners in our corporate and tax teams, which ensure our clients receive a seamless end-to-end enfranchisement service. The work you will be doing You will work within the specialist area of enfranchisement and provide a supporting role to the residential property team on more complex transactional areas such as, the disposal of blocks of flats outside the right of first refusal, reviewing the grant of new leases, assisting in the sale or purchase of property with the benefit of a range of enfranchisement claims and to actively grow the enfranchisement sector. Responsibilities include: Responsible for day-to-day management of a caseload including 1993 Act collective enfranchisement and lease extensions, 1967 Act enfranchisement and lease extensions, 1987 Act rights of first refusal Acting for a client base comprising landlords and tenants including public bodies and social landlords Providing strategic advice on structuring the grant of leases to avoid the application of the 1987 Act Acting on voluntary lease extension matters both on volume lease extension matters and individual lease extensions Drafting, advising on and implementing participation agreements and deeds of adherence for collective enfranchisement and 1987 Act acquisitions Reviewing and advising on existing leases and the grant of new leases as part of the Residential Real Estate Team's financing practice Acting on the voluntary disposal or acquisition of blocks of flats Assisting the Residential Real Estate Team with deeds of variation and licences to assign Assisting the Residential Real Estate Team and advising clients independently on licences for alterations Dealing with claims in the First Tier Tribunal and/or Court (desirable but not essential) Actively marketing the sector including regular business development meetings with the sector members, writing articles, commenting on upcoming legislation, etc Attending leasehold enfranchisement training and social events e.g. through ALEP Working alongside and developing relationships with enfranchisement valuers Assisting with the development of processes and precedents within the enfranchisement sector Providing guidance and support to junior practice-members on a cross-office basis including formal training of paralegals Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for A minimum of 6 years PQE in a professional legal environment Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development Established client base or network (preferred but not essential) Experience building credibility and trust through effective relationships To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Experience of leasehold enfranchisement with a proven ability to meet the demands of all areas of enfranchisement matters, including the cross-over between enfranchisement and residential real estate. Experience in the continuous aspects of enfranchisement is also welcomed. You should also have experience of training and managing junior team members and be willing and able to undertake line-management responsibilities. A will have a proven track record of active marketing within this specialist sector and growing new relationships. Applicants that have experience of the contentious side of leasehold enfranchisement are also encouraged to apply for this role. Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years cont

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the strategic development and operational delivery of the firm's knowledge management, learning & development, and IT training functions. It acts as a key enabler of the firm's long-term strategy, shaping the capabilities, behaviours, and ways of working required to deliver legal excellence, scalable growth, and sustained competitive advantage in a legal sector being reshaped by digital transformation, AI-enabled tools, data-driven working, and evolving client expectations. The role will have overall responsibility for the Knowledge Management and Learning & Development teams, each led by a Head of responsible for daytoday delivery. The Knowledge Management function comprises Professional Support Lawyers embedded within practice areas, alongside firmwide responsibility for the development and delivery of legal knowledge. The team plays a critical role in enabling legal excellence, risk management, efficiency, and consistency by making knowledge reusable, accessible, and aligned to the firm's strategic priorities. Learning & Development comprises a multidisciplinary team supporting leadership, professional, technical, and IT training across a geographically dispersed workforce. The function enables firm-wide capability uplift, cultural alignment, and enhanced performance through strategically aligned learning solutions. The work you will be doing Strategic Leadership Define and lead an integrated, firm-wide Knowledge and Development strategy that underpins legal excellence, client service, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping capability priorities that support the firm's strategy, growth ambitions, and future service models. Champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across legal and business services teams. Ensure knowledge, learning, and capability investment is aligned with resource planning, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs. Oversee the combined Knowledge and Development budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and deliver measurable value. Establish clear measures of impact, demonstrating how knowledge and development initiatives contribute to performance, efficiency, risk management, and client outcomes. Knowledge Management Provide strategic leadership to the Professional Support Lawyer community, ensuring knowledge activity is aligned with firm-wide priorities and practice group strategies. Shape the firm's approach to legal knowledge, focusing on efficiency, consistency, quality, and risk reduction. Oversee the firm's knowledge infrastructure, ensuring systems, data, and content are designed to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality legal service delivery. Promote innovation in knowledge capture, creation, and application, including the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. Learning & Development Set strategic priorities for legal and professional development aligned to the firm's strategy, values, and future capability needs. Provide direction for the design and delivery of impactful learning interventions, including leadership development, coaching, mentoring, digital learning, and on-the-job development. Lead the continuous evolution of -career pathways to ensure rapid integration, capability building, and cultural alignment. Shape firm-wide talent and capability frameworks that support career progression, performance, and retention across legal and business services roles. Business Systems and Technology Adoption Provide strategic leadership on capability and change associated with new systems, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools. Ensure technology training is tightly aligned to business priorities, user needs, and adoption outcomes. Drive behavioural change and capability uplift to ensure technology investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and client experience. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong, trusted relationships with the senior leadership team, Partners and senior leaders to identify strategic knowledge and capability priorities. Act as a strategic advisor on legal talent, organisational learning, and knowledge strategy. Represent the firm externally across legal, knowledge, and learning networks, reinforcing the firm's reputation for innovation and excellence. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive li

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join The AI capability sits within Birketts' Information Technology function, working closely with Product Development, Knowledge Management, Learning & Development, Security and Risk & Compliance. Delivery will be product-led and iterative, with a small cross-functional working group using matrixed resources across teams. The role will operate within Birketts' core ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 (Copilot), iManage (Document Management), Aderant Expert (Practice Management), Intapp Intake (new client onboarding) and Microsoft Fabric (data platform). Azure is a likely hosting platform for any future 'Birketts-approved AI environment', subject to requirements and build vs buy decisions. The work you will be doing As AI Technical Lead, you will be a hands-on technical leader within Birketts' IT team, working in close partnership with the Product Manager for AI. Your focus will be to turn early AI usage into safe, repeatable and supported capabilities-starting with productising M365 Copilot and Copilot Agents in priority workflows (document drafting/review and knowledge workflows in selected practice areas) and delivering practical integrations into Birketts' existing systems. This is a hands-on role: alongside shaping standards and enablement, you will write and ship code where needed to deliver small integrations, automations and repeatable AI-enabled workflows. This role is delivery-oriented: you will design, build and ship incremental improvements, partnering with colleagues across Development, Data, Security, Knowledge Management and Learning & Development to drive adoption, skills sharing and effective change management. You will also support evidence-based build vs buy decisions on specialist third-party legal tools and any future 'Birketts-approved AI environment'. Platform architecture and security governance will be delivered in collaboration with Birketts' wider Technology and Information Security leadership. You will be supported by matrixed colleagues in Development, Data and Security; this role leads hands-on delivery of priority items rather than owning all engineering capacity. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for This role is well suited to a hands-on technical lead who enjoys building and improving products in partnership with product management and users. You will be able to translate business needs into secure, auditable and integrated solutions, and you will be comfortable delivering in a matrixed model, bringing others along through coaching, documentation and shared patterns. You will be comfortable coding as part of delivery, not only producing guidance and patterns. Essential experience and skills Proven experience delivering production-grade software, workflow or automation solutions in an enterprise environment, with hands-on build and delivery responsibility Strong experience integrating systems and data sources into coherent workflows (API-led integration, events and/or data pipelines) Hands-on software development capability, with proficiency in at least one mainstream language used for enterprise API integration and automation (e.g., C#/.NET, Python); able to design, build, test and release small services/integrations Practical experience delivering AI-assisted workflow features into production, including validation/testing and monitoring Understanding of common AI delivery patterns and controls Good cloud experience (preferably Azure) and understanding of secure delivery practices (identity, access control, audit logging, monitoring and operational readiness) Working knowledge of modern engineering practices (Git, code review, CI/CD basics, and operational readiness such as logging/monitoring) Experience working with security/governance stakeholders to apply controls in delivery (confidentiality, auditability and least privilege) Experience delivering through an agile product lifecycle with measurable outcomes (discovery, pilots, iteration, adoption/value tracking) Ability to apply pragmatic quality and evaluation approaches to AI-assisted features (testing/validation, guardrails, release gating and user feedback loops) Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs to non-technical audiences and to support adoption Desirable experience Experience in legal or other regulated/professional services environments where confidentiality and auditability are critical Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Agents and/or Microsoft-aligned automation Familiarity with one or more of: iManage, Aderant Expert, Intapp Intake, Microsoft Fabric or similar platforms Experience building integrations with document/content platforms or line-of-business systems (e.g., DMS, intake, practice management, or data platforms) Exposure to Azure AI services (including Azure OpenAI/Azure AI) and/or delivering AI-assisted workflow features in production Experience evaluating and piloting third-party AI tools (security posture, integration approach, operating model) and supporting build vs buy recommendations Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hyb

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our IT Team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team is responsible for all aspects of IT across the business, covering User Support, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Development Teams. The work you will be doing The Quality Analyst role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal software applications that meet the stringent standards of our firm. This role is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity and reliability of our software solutions, which are critical to the efficient operation of our legal services. By meticulously planning, executing, and automating tests, the Quality Analyst helps to identify and resolve defects early in the development process, ensuring that our software is both robust and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance our testing processes and overall software quality. Test Planning and Strategy: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored to legal software applications. Ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines. Test Execution: Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure software functionality across complex API, web based and other applications Perform regression, performance and security testing as needed. Defect Management: Log, track, and manage defects using appropriate tools. Collaborate with development teams to prioritise and resolve issues promptly. Quality Assurance: Ensure all software meets the firm's quality standards and complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Conduct thorough reviews of test results and provide feedback to development teams. Automation Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. Continuously improve automation processes and tools. Reporting and Documentation: Generate detailed test reports, metrics, and documentation to communicate testing progress and results to stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of testing activities and outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Propose and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies. Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, project managers and other QAs, to ensure seamless integration of testing activities. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Leadership: Lead UAT activities, ensuring thorough validation of software by stakeholders and end users. Collaborate closely with stakeholders and end users to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure the software meets their needs and expectations. Facilitate training sessions and provide support to end users during UAT to ensure effective testing and adoption of the software. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for Understanding of QA methodologies, life cycle and processes. Proficiency in automated and manual testing techniques. Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts using Java, or C#, Python, Java Script programming languages. Test Scripts and Scenarios: Capability to generate comprehensive user test scripts and scenarios to validate software functionality. Strong knowledge of testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit/TestNG, AzureDevOps and XRay. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with legal software applications and regulatory requirements. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Experience in leading user training sessions to ensure effective use of software applications. Hands on and self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively with ease. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective test plans and strategies. Experience in implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Proven track record of identifying and resolving defects in complex software systems. Ability to generate detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders. Experience working in agile product development environments. Experience in a legal firm or similar professional services environment is desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. During your 6 month probation period, there will be a requirement to be in the office full time whilst you are developing in the

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join The Birketts Real Estate Team is one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate teams within any firm outside of London, with over 200 lawyers across the firm as a whole. Our property lawyers are particularly experienced in dealing with development and investment, planning, secured lending and landlord and tenant matters. We are increasingly advising high value, high profile transactions and clients. The Residential Real Estate Team comprises 60+ members operating out of each office but working together as one team. The work you will be doing You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Solicitor Apprentice. Please note that this role will commence September 2026, in line with the start of the course. We will assist you to complete a Level 7 Solicitor qualification and progress in your future career. Professional Skills Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 7 Solicitor qualification as part of an apprenticeship; Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider; To respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages (name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners etc. immediately; To work under supervision to manage a case load of legal files, to answer client queries and respond to correspondence in a timely fashion, as well as advising client departments and attending court/tribunal as required; To immediately clarify instructions from fee earners and the client should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit; To provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested; To liaise with fee earners, clients, agents, intermediaries and solicitors to progress transacations; Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role; Undertake other duties compatible with your learning and development as required including attending site visits when necessary; To attend relevant training courses in line with the Law Society's recommendation for Continued Professional Development. To participate in training seminars for client departments, including preparation and presentation; Administrative skills: To work under supervision to learn office/administration skills including filing, photocopying, data entry, ICT programmes/systems; Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems and develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process. General Approach Interest and motivation to work within legal services; Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems; To support your fee earners when clients are demanding the work product to be delivered including be willing and able to work in other office locations when required; To support and build working relationships with your own fee earners as well as other members of the wider firm; To effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for 5 GCSEs, including mathematics & English - grade C / level 4 or above (or equivalent level qualifications) 3 A Levels at minimum grade C or above (or equivalent level 3 qualification) Applicants who are currently undertaking their A levels or an equivalent level qualification are welcome to apply, but please note any offer will be subject to you achieving the course entry requirements. The ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 7 Solicitor course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course. Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 20% working days for study and 4 days working as a requirement to be in the office whilst you are developing in the role. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Business Development and Marketing Team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team work together in support of the firm's vision, mission and values. The team are responsible for the firm's Business Development, PR and Communications, CRM, Campaigns and Events, as well as tender and proposal management. Please note this role is available based out of either our Ipswich, Chelmsford, Norwich, Cambridge with 1 day a week at our Ipswich office.With the benefit of professional qualifications, experience, knowledge of targets and our client base, the team direct activity to support the firm's strategic objectives; for all business development and marketing activity. As a KPI focussed team, they are keen to measure and track activity and review return on investment. The team support our firm-wide vision to be the standout law firm for client experience, we continue to support delivery of a differentiated services and at the heart of what we do is build and drive the awareness of the Birketts' brand to support firm wide growth.The team are insights driven and use data to facilitate making the best decisions for both our clients and our business and hold the business true to their team strategies and bringing them to life. Our ultimate aim is to support the firm's strategic objectives. The work you will be doing Create inspiring, well executed marketing collateral. Act as a brand guardian and always adhere to brand guidelines. Create brochures, flyers, invitations, PowerPoint presentations and templates, Word documents and Word templates, digital assets for social media/website and supporting on other marketing collateral requests. Convert documents to digital platforms such as Flipsnack. Source promotional goods and looks after pool of corporate merchandise. Comes up with suggestions for new creative ideas that fit within overall brand values and is sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly. Support the preparation of presentations and other templates, blogs, articles, and brochures. Collate, update and support production of firm wide literature for events. Keep collateral up to date and be the guardian of version control. Supports the central DAM system ensuring collateral is stored and collated correctly. Support provision of accurate analytical reporting on collateral usage including open rates from digital assets. Support with invoice processing and adhering to firms purchase order and marketing expenses processes. Keep diary of collateral asset requirements and locations. Fully support the team in the efficient delivery of business development and marketing campaign activity. Build strong working relationships with all teams. Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business. Actively contribute to the team with ideas for marketing campaign and supporting collateral. Manage Corporate Photography; editing corporate photos to fit the Birketts' house style and produce sizing for the website and press as needed. From time to time, provide 'on the ground' support for events and seminars, across all offices. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for The ideal candidate will have strong desktop publishing skills, particularly using InDesign or similar software, alongside a keen interest in emerging technologies that support marketing collateral, including an understanding of digital collateral platforms. They will be highly IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases, and ideally hold a design-specific qualification. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality design projects, they will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to proofread and write copy that aligns with brand tone and guidelines. The role requires a self-motivated, proactive team player who can work calmly under pressure, meet strict deadlines, remain flexible with working hours, and confidently collaborate with colleagues. Strong desktop publishing skills, InDesign essential. Adobe Creative cloud experience. Canva working experience. Takes a keen interest in the latest technology to support marketing collateral - an understanding of digital collateral platforms would be useful. IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills). A design specific qualification is desired. A proven track-record delivering design projects to a high standard A high level of attention to detail The ability to proof read and write copy in the correct tone of voice and in line with brand guidelines is a bonus Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to colleagues The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet strict deadlines Flexible and adaptable around working hours Good project management skills A confident team player Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a spli

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join The Birketts Real Estate Team is one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate teams within any firm outside of London, with over 200 lawyers across the firm as a whole. Our property lawyers are particularly experienced in dealing with development and investment, planning, secured lending and landlord and tenant matters. We are increasingly advising high value, high profile transactions and clients. The Residential Real Estate Team comprises 60+ members operating out of each office but working together as one team. The work you will be doing You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Solicitor Apprentice. Please note that this role will commence September 2026, in line with the start of the course. We will assist you to complete a Level 7 Solicitor qualification and progress in your future career. Professional Skills Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 7 Solicitor qualification as part of an apprenticeship; Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider; To respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages (name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners etc. immediately; To work under supervision to manage a case load of legal files, to answer client queries and respond to correspondence in a timely fashion, as well as advising client departments and attending court/tribunal as required; To immediately clarify instructions from fee earners and the client should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit; To provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested; To liaise with fee earners, clients, agents, intermediaries and solicitors to progress transacations; Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role; Undertake other duties compatible with your learning and development as required including attending site visits when necessary; To attend relevant training courses in line with the Law Society's recommendation for Continued Professional Development. To participate in training seminars for client departments, including preparation and presentation; Administrative skills: To work under supervision to learn office/administration skills including filing, photocopying, data entry, ICT programmes/systems; Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems and develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process. General Approach Interest and motivation to work within legal services; Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems; To support your fee earners when clients are demanding the work product to be delivered including be willing and able to work in other office locations when required; To support and build working relationships with your own fee earners as well as other members of the wider firm; To effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for 5 GCSEs, including mathematics & English - grade C / level 4 or above (or equivalent level qualifications) 3 A Levels at minimum grade C or above (or equivalent level 3 qualification) Applicants who are currently undertaking their A levels or an equivalent level qualification are welcome to apply, but please note any offer will be subject to you achieving the course entry requirements. The ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 7 Solicitor course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course. Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 20% working days for study and 4 days working as a requirement to be in the office whilst you are developing in the role. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Heal

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join You will be a key part of two teams - both the Firm's IT team and the Corporate Services Division (CSD) of lawyers. You will be the liaison and link between the two but essentially embedded in the CSD to help them with the digitisation of their varied work types. The CSD has seven different Practice Groups (PGs) within it namely core Corporate, Commercial and IP, Employment, Immigration, Charities, Banking and Tax. The lawyers in each of these PGs are seeking to enhance their productivity and outputs with intelligent and smart use of AI and tech solutions. The work you will be doing We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Legal Technology Specialist to join our IT team to liaise with the CSD (per the description above). The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, having worked previously as a corporate or commercial or employment lawyer or PSL AND will be passionate about leveraging technology to enhance legal processes, legal research, legal content and improve efficiency. This role involves working closely with legal teams to understand their needs, demonstrating the capabilities of various tools, and ensuring optimal use of technology within the Corporate Services Division. You will be responsible for: Technology Integration: Assist lawyers in utilising technology to streamline their workflows, including document management systems, document reviews, document drafting, case management software, artificial intelligence, and process automation tools. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency within legal teams. Use LEAN principles such as defining value, mapping the value stream and creating flow. Striving for excellence by regularly reviewing and refining workflows to achieve the highest possible quality and efficiency. Training and Support: Working with the Learning and Development team to provide lawyers with training, guidance, and support on advanced features of legal technology tools, ensuring they are fully equipped to maximise their use. Evangelism: Inspire legal teams to further embrace new ways of working to improve client outcomes. Promote the use of legal technology within legal teams, running demos and workshops to showcase the benefits of legal tech. Face-to-Face Interaction: Spend the majority of time working directly with lawyers to understand their challenges and provide tailored process and technological solutions. Project and Change Management: Manage process and technology-related change within legal teams, working in an agile way, to ensure timely delivery of value to legal teams. Lead change management initiatives within legal teams to ensure the smooth adoption of new technologies and processes. Cross-Functional Work: Collaborate with the Learning and Development and Technology teams to ensure comprehensive support and training for lawyers while staying current on technology advances and available tools, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall data and technology strategy. Reporting and Prioritisation: Providing regular updates to the Head of Legal Process Engineering, IT Director, Head of Corporate Services Division and Partners (where appropriate), collaborating with the division's Technology Steering Group to prioritise work based on the needs of the respective legal teams. Liaising with the firm's pricing experts on leveraging the value proposition from improved legal workflow efficiencies. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for Legal Background: Experience as a lawyer (corporate, commercial or employment preferred) with a strong understanding of legal processes, research and workflows, in particular a working knowledge of the processes involved in corporate and commercial transactions and corporate advisory work. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in understanding and using AI and legal technology tools and software, able to demonstrate and train others on their use. The firm already uses some tools for document automation, title analysis, reporting, and electronic signing and is looking to deploy existing and additional tools that can help improve both the firm's efficiency and client experience. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and propose practical solutions, including proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with lawyers, partners and technology teams, including effective communication with clients, developers, and organisation leaders. Project Management: Experience in managing projects and delivering results within set timelines., Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban would be desirable,

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Residential Real Estate team at Birketts is one of the largest and most diverse practices in the UK which is both award-winning and recognised at the highest level of its profession. The team work collaboratively across the Birketts' offices adopting a "one team" approach in everything they do, with client service at the heart of the practice. We have 65+ team members across six offices, with Bristol being the most recent addition. Despite being such a large team, spread across six counties, we have a unified vision and shared culture which allows our team members to thrive and achieve their goals. We have a vacancy for a forward-thinking Team Leader to join the practice with a focus on rapid expansion within the local residential real estate market. The work you will be doing You will be responsible for establishing and managing a new team with a focus on technical-excellence, outstanding client service and business development. You will be an active contributor to the core management group within the Residential Real Estate team across all offices which is responsible for team strategy and the employee experience. As the Team Lead in Bristol, you will be an active contributor to the success of the office including establishing internal connections and being an ambassador of the Birketts' culture. Responsibilities will include: To actively develop the business through existing and new connections To establish and thereafter grow the geographical team to become self-sustaining To explore new work types and opportunities for diversification To provide a vital interface between the team members and the management of the considerable overall team To be responsible for day to day management of team members at all levels including recruitment, performance management, managing staff absences and holidays, technical matters that arise on a daily basis, overall team financial and compliance management and motivating the team to perform to the highest standards To instil the Birketts' culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team To be the initial point of escalation for client feedback including effective first point of contact for complaints handling To be involved in the strategic management of the overall team and take on projects for the whole team, under the direction and leadership of the Residential Real Estate Partners To act for a range of clients from high end individuals to corporate entities on a diverse range of residential property matters To work alongside and develope relationships with high end property finders, estate agents and brokers To oversee and be responsible for the training of junior team members Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for The role will suit a candidate with a following and marketplace presence to be able to actively and effectively help grow the practice. Solicitor with at least eight years' PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm Recognised technical expert who provides clear, tailored advice on complex legal and commercial issues. Drives efficient time recording, profitable pricing, strong cash flow, and team gross profit delivery. Leads business development and high-profile pitches, builds a strong market presence, wins new clients, and drives cross-selling opportunities. Delivers exceptional project and client management, consistently meeting expectations through strong communication and deep client understanding. Builds trust through strong relationships, continual professional development, clear communication of vision, and championing positive change. Demonstrates strong risk management, supports junior staff, upholds Lexcel standards, and maintains high compliance and file review performance. A proven ability to meet the demands of high value conveyancing To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, Outlook, digital dictation and have an appetite for embracing new technologies, including AI Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car scheme

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) team works closely with clients to prevent disputes wherever possible; where disputes arise, we provide clear, pragmatic advice and pursue the best outcome as efficiently as the circumstances allow. We act for a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses to listed companies and multinational groups, often on matters with significant strategic or reputational impact.We routinely conduct litigation in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, as well as domestic and international arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The team also advises on cross-border dispute strategy, including jurisdiction and service issues, parallel proceedings, interim remedies, and the recognition and enforcement of judgments and awards. The work you will be doing We are seeking a talented Associate/Senior Associate to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team at a leading national firm. You will work on complex, high-value disputes with both UK and international dimensions, supporting clients through strategically significant and often time-sensitive litigation, arbitration and ADR. You'll advise on disputes across a wide range of sectors (including manufacturing, technology, retail, professional services and financial services), acting for owner-managed businesses through to listed companies and multinational groups. The work includes High Court litigation and domestic and international arbitration, with a strong focus on early case assessment, dispute-avoidance strategy and delivering commercial outcomes. You will be responsible for: Managing a caseload of complex commercial disputes with appropriate supervision, taking ownership of day-to-day strategy, deadlines and deliverables. Advising on a broad range of contentious matters, including contractual and supply chain disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, contentious insolvency interfaces and other general commercial litigation. Drafting statements of case, witness statements, applications, instructions to counsel, and settlement/ADR documentation to a consistently high standard. Handling High Court and County Court matters, including pleadings, case management, interim applications and trial preparation. Supporting on domestic and international arbitration and other ADR processes, including mediations and without prejudice negotiations. Advising on cross-border dispute strategy where relevant, including jurisdiction and service issues, parallel proceedings, and recognition and enforcement considerations. Managing complex disclosure (including eDisclosure), working with platforms/providers as required and ensuring proportionality and compliance. Working closely with counsel and experts (including selection, briefing and review), and supporting partners on multi-party, high-value and/or reputationally sensitive disputes. Building strong client relationships, contributing to clear and pragmatic client reporting, and supporting matter budgeting and cost management. Contributing to business development and profile-raising, and supervising junior team members as appropriate (including delegation, feedback and knowledge-sharing). Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for A strong disputes lawyer (ideally 3+ years PQE, but flexible depending on experience) with training and/or post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration. Experience of running complex matters with appropriate supervision, including managing case strategy, deadlines, stakeholder expectations and competing priorities. Sound working knowledge of the CPR and litigation process, including pleadings, disclosure, witness evidence, interim applications and trial preparation. Strong drafting skills across statements of case, applications, witness statements and advice notes; confident briefing counsel and preparing instructions. Experience of (or clear aptitude for) complex disclosure/eDisclosure and managing disclosure exercises proportionately and efficiently. Commercial judgement and a solutions-focused approach, including confidence advising on risk, quantum, settlement strategy and ADR options. Excellent client-handling skills, with a commitment to responsive, high-quality service and clear communication. For Senior Associate level: experience supervising and developing junior lawyers, delegating effectively, and contributing to team know-how/training. Evidence of contributing to business development (e.g., pitches, networking, client training, publications/articles or internal profile-raising). Comfortable with practice technology, including document management, case management, time recording, eDisclosure tools, Microsoft Office and Outlook. Birketts has designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As an Associate, we typically expect candidates to have between 3-6 years PQE. Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Our leasehold enfranchisement practice comprises fee-earners from both the Residential Real Estate team and the Real Estate Disputes team. The Residential Real Estate team comprises 70 members operating out of 6 of our 7 offices. The Real Estate Disputes team comprises of over 40 members operating out of all offices. Our leasehold enfranchisement practice operates on a national basis regardless of the location of the practice members We have a vacancy within the leasehold enfranchisement practice for a Senior Associate or Legal Director who can work across both enfranchisement and leasehold residential real estate matters. The leasehold enfranchisement practice is currently made up of two Partners, five fee earners and one assistant, working alongside a secretarial pool. Together the team advise on all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement, both non-contentious and contentious. Beyond the core practice, there are supporting, specialist fee-earners in our corporate and tax teams, which ensure our clients receive a seamless end-to-end enfranchisement service. The work you will be doing You will work within the specialist area of enfranchisement and provide a supporting role to the residential property team on more complex transactional areas such as, the disposal of blocks of flats outside the right of first refusal, reviewing the grant of new leases, assisting in the sale or purchase of property with the benefit of a range of enfranchisement claims and to actively grow the enfranchisement sector. Responsibilities include: Responsible for day-to-day management of a caseload including 1993 Act collective enfranchisement and lease extensions, 1967 Act enfranchisement and lease extensions, 1987 Act rights of first refusal Acting for a client base comprising landlords and tenants including public bodies and social landlords Providing strategic advice on structuring the grant of leases to avoid the application of the 1987 Act Acting on voluntary lease extension matters both on volume lease extension matters and individual lease extensions Drafting, advising on and implementing participation agreements and deeds of adherence for collective enfranchisement and 1987 Act acquisitions Reviewing and advising on existing leases and the grant of new leases as part of the Residential Real Estate Team's financing practice Acting on the voluntary disposal or acquisition of blocks of flats Assisting the Residential Real Estate Team with deeds of variation and licences to assign Assisting the Residential Real Estate Team and advising clients independently on licences for alterations Dealing with claims in the First Tier Tribunal and/or Court (desirable but not essential) Actively marketing the sector including regular business development meetings with the sector members, writing articles, commenting on upcoming legislation, etc Attending leasehold enfranchisement training and social events e.g. through ALEP Working alongside and developing relationships with enfranchisement valuers Assisting with the development of processes and precedents within the enfranchisement sector Providing guidance and support to junior practice-members on a cross-office basis including formal training of paralegals Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for A minimum of 6 years PQE in a professional legal environment Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development Established client base or network (preferred but not essential) Experience building credibility and trust through effective relationships To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Experience of leasehold enfranchisement with a proven ability to meet the demands of all areas of enfranchisement matters, including the cross-over between enfranchisement and residential real estate. Experience in the continuous aspects of enfranchisement is also welcomed. You should also have experience of training and managing junior team members and be willing and able to undertake line-management responsibilities. A will have a proven track record of active marketing within this specialist sector and growing new relationships. Applicants that have experience of the contentious side of leasehold enfranchisement are also encouraged to apply for this role. Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years cont

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Residential Real Estate team at Birketts is one of the largest and most diverse practices in the UK which is both award-winning and recognised at the highest level of its profession. The team work collaboratively across the Birketts' offices adopting a "one team" approach in everything they do, with client service at the heart of the practice. We have 65+ team members across six offices, with Bristol being the most recent addition. Despite being such a large team, spread across six counties, we have a unified vision and shared culture which allows our team members to thrive and achieve their goals. We have a vacancy for a forward-thinking Team Leader to join the practice with a focus on rapid expansion within the local residential real estate market. The work you will be doing You will be responsible for establishing and managing a new team with a focus on technical-excellence, outstanding client service and business development. You will be an active contributor to the core management group within the Residential Real Estate team across all offices which is responsible for team strategy and the employee experience. As the Team Lead in Bristol, you will be an active contributor to the success of the office including establishing internal connections and being an ambassador of the Birketts' culture. Responsibilities will include: To actively develop the business through existing and new connections To establish and thereafter grow the geographical team to become self-sustaining To explore new work types and opportunities for diversification To provide a vital interface between the team members and the management of the considerable overall team To be responsible for day to day management of team members at all levels including recruitment, performance management, managing staff absences and holidays, technical matters that arise on a daily basis, overall team financial and compliance management and motivating the team to perform to the highest standards To instil the Birketts' culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team To be the initial point of escalation for client feedback including effective first point of contact for complaints handling To be involved in the strategic management of the overall team and take on projects for the whole team, under the direction and leadership of the Residential Real Estate Partners To act for a range of clients from high end individuals to corporate entities on a diverse range of residential property matters To work alongside and develope relationships with high end property finders, estate agents and brokers To oversee and be responsible for the training of junior team members Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for The role will suit a candidate with a following and marketplace presence to be able to actively and effectively help grow the practice. Solicitor with at least eight years' PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm Recognised technical expert who provides clear, tailored advice on complex legal and commercial issues. Drives efficient time recording, profitable pricing, strong cash flow, and team gross profit delivery. Leads business development and high-profile pitches, builds a strong market presence, wins new clients, and drives cross-selling opportunities. Delivers exceptional project and client management, consistently meeting expectations through strong communication and deep client understanding. Builds trust through strong relationships, continual professional development, clear communication of vision, and championing positive change. Demonstrates strong risk management, supports junior staff, upholds Lexcel standards, and maintains high compliance and file review performance. A proven ability to meet the demands of high value conveyancing To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, Outlook, digital dictation and have an appetite for embracing new technologies, including AI Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car scheme

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join The Birketts Real Estate Team is one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate teams within any firm outside of London, with over 200 lawyers across the firm as a whole. Our property lawyers are particularly experienced in dealing with development and investment, planning, secured lending and landlord and tenant matters. We are increasingly advising high value, high profile transactions and clients. The Residential Real Estate Team comprises 60+ members operating out of each office but working together as one team. The work you will be doing You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Solicitor Apprentice. Please note that this role will commence September 2026, in line with the start of the course. We will assist you to complete a Level 7 Solicitor qualification and progress in your future career. Professional Skills Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 7 Solicitor qualification as part of an apprenticeship; Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider; To respond to internal and external telephone enquiries politely and professionally and take accurate telephone messages (name/number/company), passing them on to the relevant fee earners etc. immediately; To work under supervision to manage a case load of legal files, to answer client queries and respond to correspondence in a timely fashion, as well as advising client departments and attending court/tribunal as required; To immediately clarify instructions from fee earners and the client should they be unclear or if deadlines are not made explicit; To provide full support to fee earners in the full range of activities that are performed and to carry out any other duties as reasonably requested; To liaise with fee earners, clients, agents, intermediaries and solicitors to progress transacations; Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role; Undertake other duties compatible with your learning and development as required including attending site visits when necessary; To attend relevant training courses in line with the Law Society's recommendation for Continued Professional Development. To participate in training seminars for client departments, including preparation and presentation; Administrative skills: To work under supervision to learn office/administration skills including filing, photocopying, data entry, ICT programmes/systems; Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems and develop and maintain a good level of understanding of firm policy and process. General Approach Interest and motivation to work within legal services; Show initiative when responding to queries and actively try to seek solutions to problems; To support your fee earners when clients are demanding the work product to be delivered including be willing and able to work in other office locations when required; To support and build working relationships with your own fee earners as well as other members of the wider firm; To effectively liaise with staff from other departments and external contacts as required. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for 5 GCSEs, including mathematics & English - grade C / level 4 or above (or equivalent level qualifications) 3 A Levels at minimum grade C or above (or equivalent level 3 qualification) Applicants who are currently undertaking their A levels or an equivalent level qualification are welcome to apply, but please note any offer will be subject to you achieving the course entry requirements. The ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 7 Solicitor course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course. Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 20% working days for study and 4 days working as a requirement to be in the office whilst you are developing in the role. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the strategic development and operational delivery of the firm's knowledge management, learning & development, and IT training functions. It acts as a key enabler of the firm's long-term strategy, shaping the capabilities, behaviours, and ways of working required to deliver legal excellence, scalable growth, and sustained competitive advantage in a legal sector being reshaped by digital transformation, AI-enabled tools, data-driven working, and evolving client expectations. The role will have overall responsibility for the Knowledge Management and Learning & Development teams, each led by a Head of responsible for daytoday delivery. The Knowledge Management function comprises Professional Support Lawyers embedded within practice areas, alongside firmwide responsibility for the development and delivery of legal knowledge. The team plays a critical role in enabling legal excellence, risk management, efficiency, and consistency by making knowledge reusable, accessible, and aligned to the firm's strategic priorities. Learning & Development comprises a multidisciplinary team supporting leadership, professional, technical, and IT training across a geographically dispersed workforce. The function enables firm-wide capability uplift, cultural alignment, and enhanced performance through strategically aligned learning solutions. The work you will be doing Strategic Leadership Define and lead an integrated, firm-wide Knowledge and Development strategy that underpins legal excellence, client service, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance. Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping capability priorities that support the firm's strategy, growth ambitions, and future service models. Champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across legal and business services teams. Ensure knowledge, learning, and capability investment is aligned with resource planning, regulatory requirements, and evolving client needs. Oversee the combined Knowledge and Development budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and deliver measurable value. Establish clear measures of impact, demonstrating how knowledge and development initiatives contribute to performance, efficiency, risk management, and client outcomes. Knowledge Management Provide strategic leadership to the Professional Support Lawyer community, ensuring knowledge activity is aligned with firm-wide priorities and practice group strategies. Shape the firm's approach to legal knowledge, focusing on efficiency, consistency, quality, and risk reduction. Oversee the firm's knowledge infrastructure, ensuring systems, data, and content are designed to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality legal service delivery. Promote innovation in knowledge capture, creation, and application, including the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. Learning & Development Set strategic priorities for legal and professional development aligned to the firm's strategy, values, and future capability needs. Provide direction for the design and delivery of impactful learning interventions, including leadership development, coaching, mentoring, digital learning, and on-the-job development. Lead the continuous evolution of -career pathways to ensure rapid integration, capability building, and cultural alignment. Shape firm-wide talent and capability frameworks that support career progression, performance, and retention across legal and business services roles. Business Systems and Technology Adoption Provide strategic leadership on capability and change associated with new systems, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools. Ensure technology training is tightly aligned to business priorities, user needs, and adoption outcomes. Drive behavioural change and capability uplift to ensure technology investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and client experience. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong, trusted relationships with the senior leadership team, Partners and senior leaders to identify strategic knowledge and capability priorities. Act as a strategic advisor on legal talent, organisational learning, and knowledge strategy. Represent the firm externally across legal, knowledge, and learning networks, reinforcing the firm's reputation for innovation and excellence. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive li