We're currently working with a leading Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Private Client Partner . This is a standout opportunity for a senior private client law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture. This role would involve building up a practice, so it would be a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make something their own. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, providing expert advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, tax, and succession matters. Lead and supervise the private client team, providing mentoring, support, and oversight to ensure high standards of legal service and client care. Oversee complex matters, including inheritance tax planning, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and cross-border issues. Drive business development efforts, building relationships with clients, intermediaries, and referral networks to grow the practice. Collaborate with other departments, such as family, corporate, and property, to deliver holistic advice to clients with multifaceted needs. Contribute to the strategic direction of the private client department, including marketing, recruitment, budgeting, and operational planning. Ensure regulatory compliance with SRA and other relevant legal or professional obligations. Represent the firm at client events, professional forums, and networking opportunities, reinforcing the firm's brand and reputation. The successful candidate: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8 + years PQE in private client law. Expertise in a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, tax planning, and estate administration. Proven experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate and succession planning. A strong track record of client relationship management and business development. Previous experience at senior associate, legal director, or partner level within a reputable firm. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior lawyers and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion and client care. Solid technical knowledge of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust law. Commercial awareness and a proactive, strategic approach to practice growth. In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Apply Now For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We're currently working with a leading Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Private Client Partner . This is a standout opportunity for a senior private client law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture. This role would involve building up a practice, so it would be a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make something their own. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, providing expert advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, tax, and succession matters. Lead and supervise the private client team, providing mentoring, support, and oversight to ensure high standards of legal service and client care. Oversee complex matters, including inheritance tax planning, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and cross-border issues. Drive business development efforts, building relationships with clients, intermediaries, and referral networks to grow the practice. Collaborate with other departments, such as family, corporate, and property, to deliver holistic advice to clients with multifaceted needs. Contribute to the strategic direction of the private client department, including marketing, recruitment, budgeting, and operational planning. Ensure regulatory compliance with SRA and other relevant legal or professional obligations. Represent the firm at client events, professional forums, and networking opportunities, reinforcing the firm's brand and reputation. The successful candidate: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8 + years PQE in private client law. Expertise in a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, tax planning, and estate administration. Proven experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on complex estate and succession planning. A strong track record of client relationship management and business development. Previous experience at senior associate, legal director, or partner level within a reputable firm. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and support junior lawyers and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of discretion and client care. Solid technical knowledge of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust law. Commercial awareness and a proactive, strategic approach to practice growth. In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Apply Now For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor Location: Leeds Hybrid working Salary: up to £80K DOE Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join an award-winning, forward-thinking firm t
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor Location: Leeds Hybrid working Salary: up to £80K DOE Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to join an award-winning, forward-thinking firm t
Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor Location: Leeds Hybrid working Salary: up to £80K DOE Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor Location: Leeds Hybrid working Salary: up to £80K DOE Pertemps are proud to work in partnership recruiting for a Head of Team / Family Supervising Solicitor on behalf of a prestigious and highly regarded law firm based in Leeds City Centre click apply for full job details
Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims page is loaded Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims Apply locations GBR - London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 341643 Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims team Location: London Type: Full time, Permanent The opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in house Legal team as a trusted legal advisor across our UK insurance and reinsurance operations , supporting them in the execution of their strategy by providing pragmatic solutions on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. Your new role Provide clear, practical legal advice on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance related underwriting and distribution matters regulatory developments, and business projects. Support the Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Underwriting & Claims in delivering legal strategy and frameworks for managing legal risk . Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with a focus on legal robustness and commercial viability. Ad hoc advi c e on contentious matte r s, claims coverage, contract interpretation, and legal aspects of claims handling. Assist in training on legal and regulatory topics. Monitor and analyse legal developments and emerging risks, ensuring the business remains informed and compliant. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and promote the Legal team as a valued and accessible resource. Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, controls, and risk awareness. Represent the Legal team in cross-functional initiatives and support group-level projects. Participate in the legal duty solicitor rota. Foster strong internal relationships within the legal team. About you Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience. A thorough understanding of English insurance law and the London insurance market and a good technical insurance knowledge across commercial insurance business Sound understanding of UK general insurance regulation relevant to insurance distribution and product governance is preferable Experience of multi-jurisdictional work is preferable Excellent drafting and client management skills Ability to prioritise and work under pressure Good presentation and negotiating skills Experience of direct client contact Confidence to act independently and make technical decisions within competence, with ability to judge when to seek advice Forward thinking and proactive in approach to work Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best ". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA . We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( ). With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind . To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. At My Best - QBE Benefits You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally . FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you ! 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family . Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. To find out more visit our Reward Page QBE Awards Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employe You can view all our awards here Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page Accessibility Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future . Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role . We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too ? APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Skills: Business Law, Communication, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Intentional collaboration, Legal Consulting, Legal Documents, Legal Risk, Litigation Management, Managing performance, Negotiation, Research Analysis, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Team Management How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. . click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims page is loaded Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims Apply locations GBR - London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 341643 Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee Legal Counsel - Underwriting & Claims team Location: London Type: Full time, Permanent The opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in house Legal team as a trusted legal advisor across our UK insurance and reinsurance operations , supporting them in the execution of their strategy by providing pragmatic solutions on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. Your new role Provide clear, practical legal advice on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance related underwriting and distribution matters regulatory developments, and business projects. Support the Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Underwriting & Claims in delivering legal strategy and frameworks for managing legal risk . Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with a focus on legal robustness and commercial viability. Ad hoc advi c e on contentious matte r s, claims coverage, contract interpretation, and legal aspects of claims handling. Assist in training on legal and regulatory topics. Monitor and analyse legal developments and emerging risks, ensuring the business remains informed and compliant. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and promote the Legal team as a valued and accessible resource. Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, controls, and risk awareness. Represent the Legal team in cross-functional initiatives and support group-level projects. Participate in the legal duty solicitor rota. Foster strong internal relationships within the legal team. About you Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience. A thorough understanding of English insurance law and the London insurance market and a good technical insurance knowledge across commercial insurance business Sound understanding of UK general insurance regulation relevant to insurance distribution and product governance is preferable Experience of multi-jurisdictional work is preferable Excellent drafting and client management skills Ability to prioritise and work under pressure Good presentation and negotiating skills Experience of direct client contact Confidence to act independently and make technical decisions within competence, with ability to judge when to seek advice Forward thinking and proactive in approach to work Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best ". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA . We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( ). With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind . To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. At My Best - QBE Benefits You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally . FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you ! 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family . Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. To find out more visit our Reward Page QBE Awards Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employe You can view all our awards here Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page Accessibility Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future . Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role . We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too ? APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Skills: Business Law, Communication, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Intentional collaboration, Legal Consulting, Legal Documents, Legal Risk, Litigation Management, Managing performance, Negotiation, Research Analysis, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Team Management How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. . click apply for full job details
We're Hiring: Matrimonial Legal Assistant - Northwich Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role in a supportive and professional environment? A long-established law firm in Northwich is seeking a Part-Time Matrimonial Legal Assistant to join its busy Family team. What You'll Do ? Assist solicitors with case preparation and file management ? Draft legal documents, letters, and court forms ? click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
We're Hiring: Matrimonial Legal Assistant - Northwich Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role in a supportive and professional environment? A long-established law firm in Northwich is seeking a Part-Time Matrimonial Legal Assistant to join its busy Family team. What You'll Do ? Assist solicitors with case preparation and file management ? Draft legal documents, letters, and court forms ? click apply for full job details
Location: Sheffield and covering one other location TBC Salary: Grade 7 - £49,499 per annum Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Senior Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Senior Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they shape a fairer housing system. Please note this role is being advertised as Senior Solicitor but on appointment the job title will be Managing Solicitor. About the role You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation. Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter's strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams. About you You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. A holistic approach is taken to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness, supporting over 5000 people every year. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset. CVs without an accompanying supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Sheffield and covering one other location TBC Salary: Grade 7 - £49,499 per annum Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Senior Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Senior Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they shape a fairer housing system. Please note this role is being advertised as Senior Solicitor but on appointment the job title will be Managing Solicitor. About the role You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation. Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter's strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams. About you You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. A holistic approach is taken to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness, supporting over 5000 people every year. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset. CVs without an accompanying supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Our client is looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join their busy and friendly Family Law department. This role has been created to provide dedicated support for financial remedy/divorce cases alongside private children work. The Firm: With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings and recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023, 2024 and 2025. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff and offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. It builds partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times, with an ethos of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload including divorce, financial remedy, and private law children matters Undertake advocacy where required Supervise and mentor junior team members Work across both private paying and legal aid matters Benefits: The Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including ongoing training and support to develop your career, healthcare, laptop, hybrid working arrangements, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and additional perks and incentives. For more information, please contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff quoting reference 36741. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Our client is looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join their busy and friendly Family Law department. This role has been created to provide dedicated support for financial remedy/divorce cases alongside private children work. The Firm: With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings and recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023, 2024 and 2025. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff and offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. It builds partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times, with an ethos of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload including divorce, financial remedy, and private law children matters Undertake advocacy where required Supervise and mentor junior team members Work across both private paying and legal aid matters Benefits: The Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including ongoing training and support to develop your career, healthcare, laptop, hybrid working arrangements, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and additional perks and incentives. For more information, please contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff quoting reference 36741. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Location: Covering our Dorset service This can be a hybrid role based on service demands Salary: Grade 6 - £43,338 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don t just change lives they shape a fairer housing system. About the role You will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Managing Solicitor and the HUB. About You In this role, you will: Be a qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with a strong track record in housing law and Legal Aid work Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation under our Legal Aid contract, including at Bournemouth and Weymouth County Court Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic causes of homelessness through strategic casework and litigation Work closely with our Dorset Hub team to strengthen housing rights awareness across Devon and Cornwall. Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About The Team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Covering our Dorset service This can be a hybrid role based on service demands Salary: Grade 6 - £43,338 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don t just change lives they shape a fairer housing system. About the role You will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Managing Solicitor and the HUB. About You In this role, you will: Be a qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with a strong track record in housing law and Legal Aid work Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation under our Legal Aid contract, including at Bournemouth and Weymouth County Court Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic causes of homelessness through strategic casework and litigation Work closely with our Dorset Hub team to strengthen housing rights awareness across Devon and Cornwall. Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About The Team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Location: Covering our Dorset service - This can be a hybrid role based on service demands Salary: Grade 6 - £43,338 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they shape a fairer housing system. About the role You will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Managing Solicitor and the HUB. About You In this role, you will: Be a qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with a strong track record in housing law and Legal Aid work Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation under our Legal Aid contract, including at Bournemouth and Weymouth County Court Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic causes of homelessness through strategic casework and litigation Work closely with our Dorset Hub team to strengthen housing rights awareness across Devon and Cornwall. Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About The Team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Covering our Dorset service - This can be a hybrid role based on service demands Salary: Grade 6 - £43,338 per annum Full time: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they shape a fairer housing system. About the role You will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Managing Solicitor and the HUB. About You In this role, you will: Be a qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with a strong track record in housing law and Legal Aid work Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation under our Legal Aid contract, including at Bournemouth and Weymouth County Court Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic causes of homelessness through strategic casework and litigation Work closely with our Dorset Hub team to strengthen housing rights awareness across Devon and Cornwall. Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About The Team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk click apply for full job details
Location: Belfast Salary: £38,000-£45,000 + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview: We are very proud to be working with a renowned Belfast firm that is highly respected for its progressive approach, strong client advocacy, and commitment to access to justice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Family Law Solicitor to take the lead in shaping and growing the firm's family law offering, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate. The Role: This position offers the chance to step into a key leadership role, managing a varied caseload while helping to develop and drive the department forward. You'll be working closely with senior leadership and have genuine influence over the strategic direction of the family law team. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full caseload of family law matters including divorce, financial arrangements, domestic abuse, and children proceedings Represent clients in court and liaise effectively with counsel and external professionals Provide expert legal advice with empathy and clarity Supervise junior staff and contribute to the training and development of the wider team Play an active role in the development and growth of the department Maintain the firm's values of compassion, justice, and client care Requirements: Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in family law Strong knowledge across private and public family law matters Ability to handle cases independently with a high standard of professionalism Excellent communication and advocacy skills A proactive and strategic mindset, with leadership potential or experience A commitment to long-term career growth within the firm Benefits: Competitive salary of £38,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus Clear pathway to partnership Supportive, collaborative work environment Opportunity to lead and build a respected department within a well-established practice
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Belfast Salary: £38,000-£45,000 + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview: We are very proud to be working with a renowned Belfast firm that is highly respected for its progressive approach, strong client advocacy, and commitment to access to justice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Family Law Solicitor to take the lead in shaping and growing the firm's family law offering, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate. The Role: This position offers the chance to step into a key leadership role, managing a varied caseload while helping to develop and drive the department forward. You'll be working closely with senior leadership and have genuine influence over the strategic direction of the family law team. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full caseload of family law matters including divorce, financial arrangements, domestic abuse, and children proceedings Represent clients in court and liaise effectively with counsel and external professionals Provide expert legal advice with empathy and clarity Supervise junior staff and contribute to the training and development of the wider team Play an active role in the development and growth of the department Maintain the firm's values of compassion, justice, and client care Requirements: Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in family law Strong knowledge across private and public family law matters Ability to handle cases independently with a high standard of professionalism Excellent communication and advocacy skills A proactive and strategic mindset, with leadership potential or experience A commitment to long-term career growth within the firm Benefits: Competitive salary of £38,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus Clear pathway to partnership Supportive, collaborative work environment Opportunity to lead and build a respected department within a well-established practice
Our client is a modern law firm with multiple offices across the Hampshire/West Sussex area. Renowned for their commitment to delivering exceptional client care, they pride themselves on providing top-quality legal services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and professional development click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Our client is a modern law firm with multiple offices across the Hampshire/West Sussex area. Renowned for their commitment to delivering exceptional client care, they pride themselves on providing top-quality legal services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and professional development click apply for full job details
Are you a Private Client Solicitor or CILEX looking to further your legal career? Our client is a 4 office high street practice based in West Sussex and Hampshire offering a range of legal services to its clients which includes Private Client, Property, Commercial law, Family law and Litigation advice. You will be joining a 6 lawyer Wills Trusts & Estates team dealing with an existing caseload as well as playing a key role managing/supervising more junior member of the team. A wide breadth of experience is required including handling Probate & Estate matters, drafting Wills & LPAs, administering Trusts, and advising on Tax planning issues. Support is on hand but you should be IT literate, STEP membership would be an advantage. This role offers the flexibility to be based at any of the firms high street or village office locations as well as the benefit of some home/remote working. A generous salary, 25 days annual leave entitlement, free parking and private medical insurance are just a few staff benefits on offer. To find out more send us a copy of your CV (all enquiries treated with strictest confidence) JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Are you a Private Client Solicitor or CILEX looking to further your legal career? Our client is a 4 office high street practice based in West Sussex and Hampshire offering a range of legal services to its clients which includes Private Client, Property, Commercial law, Family law and Litigation advice. You will be joining a 6 lawyer Wills Trusts & Estates team dealing with an existing caseload as well as playing a key role managing/supervising more junior member of the team. A wide breadth of experience is required including handling Probate & Estate matters, drafting Wills & LPAs, administering Trusts, and advising on Tax planning issues. Support is on hand but you should be IT literate, STEP membership would be an advantage. This role offers the flexibility to be based at any of the firms high street or village office locations as well as the benefit of some home/remote working. A generous salary, 25 days annual leave entitlement, free parking and private medical insurance are just a few staff benefits on offer. To find out more send us a copy of your CV (all enquiries treated with strictest confidence) JBRP1_UKTJ
Location: Sheffield and covering one other location TBC Salary: Grade 7 - £49,499 per annum Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Senior Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Senior Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don t just change lives they shape a fairer housing system. Please note this role is being advertised as Senior Solicitor but on appointment the job title will be Managing Solicitor. About the role You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation. Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter s strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams. About you You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. A holistic approach is taken to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness, supporting over 5000 people every year. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset CVs without an accompanying supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Sheffield and covering one other location TBC Salary: Grade 7 - £49,499 per annum Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Senior Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Senior Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don t just change lives they shape a fairer housing system. Please note this role is being advertised as Senior Solicitor but on appointment the job title will be Managing Solicitor. About the role You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation. Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter s strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams. About you You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle. Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis. Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. A holistic approach is taken to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness, supporting over 5000 people every year. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset CVs without an accompanying supporting statement will not be considered. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
