36 jobs in HarKaye Core Talent

We are delighted to be partnering with one of the West Midlands' most established and highly respected law firms.

With a rich heritage, an outstanding reputation in the region, and multiple Legal 500 rankings, this firm continues to go from strength to strength.

Their Commercial Property Team is recognised for the breadth of work they undertake on behalf of a varied client base of business owners, land owners, property developers, property investors and landlords.

Due to continued growth and success, they are looking to appoint an additional solicitor with upwards of 6 years’ PQE with a track record in managing a caseload comprising:

• Purchase and sale of commercial property
• Commercial leases and licences
• Property Finance Options
• Pre-exemption agreements
• Overage agreements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment offering the following in return:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• High-quality work with excellent career development prospects

If you're looking to join a successful, forward-thinking firm where your contribution will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.

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Property & Affairs Solicitor

Location: Hybrid / UK (flexible)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Level: NQ – Senior Associate (depending on experience)

Harkaye Core Talent is recruiting for a Property & Affairs Solicitor to join a specialist Court of Protection / Private Client team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding matters, supporting vulnerable clients and their families with financial decision-making, asset management, and long-term planning.

You will manage your own caseload of Property & Affairs Court of Protection matters , delivering high-quality advice with sensitivity and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Property & Affairs Court of Protection cases from instruction to conclusion
• Acting as professional deputy or supporting deputyship appointments
• Preparing and submitting deputyship applications and supporting documentation
• Advising on financial management, trusts, and asset protection
• Liaising with clients, families, OPG, banks, and third parties
• Preparing annual reports and accounts for the Office of the Public Guardian
• Ensuring compliance with Mental Capacity Act requirements and best practice
• Maintaining excellent standards of client care and file management

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Have experience in Property & Affairs / Court of Protection / Private Client work
• Have a solid understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Be confident managing sensitive matters involving vulnerable clients
• Have strong organisational and financial awareness
• Be an empathetic communicator with excellent attention to detail

Experience acting as a professional deputy , or handling complex assets or high-value estates , would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary, aligned to experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• High-quality, complex Court of Protection work
• Supportive, people-focused culture
• Clear progression and development opportunities

This role is being advertised by Harkaye Core Talent . All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.

HarKaye Core Talent is recruiting a Solicitor in West Midlands with over 6 years of PQE in commercial property law. You will manage various legal matters, including purchase and sale of properties, commercial leases, and property finance options.

This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive law firm renowned for its outstanding reputation and career development. Benefits include generous leave and enhanced pension scheme.

Managing Associate – Contentious Trusts & Private Wealth Disputes (6+ PQE)

Harkaye Core Talent

Harkaye Core Talent is currently working with a highly regarded private wealth disputes team that continues to see a steady increase in high-quality instructions, particularly across complex and cross-border matters.

As a result, the team is looking to hire a Managing Associate with strong experience in contentious trusts and private wealth disputes.

The work is focused on contentious trust and estate disputes, often involving ultra-high net worth individuals, international families, trustees, and complex family structures. Many of the matters have a significant cross-border element and require careful handling of sophisticated asset structures, alongside related tax considerations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer who wants to deepen their specialism in private wealth disputes while taking on greater responsibility within a leading team. The role offers exposure to headline matters, close collaboration with recognised practitioners in the field, and genuine progression prospects.

You will play a key role across all stages of matters — from technical legal analysis and strategic case management through to drafting, client handling, supervising junior lawyers, and preparing cases for trial or settlement. You will also be encouraged to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

The team is looking for an England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6+ years’ PQE , a strong background in disputes, and ideally experience in trusts, probate, or wider private wealth litigation. Strong technical ability, commercial awareness, excellent drafting skills, and a measured, professional approach are all essential.

If you’re considering a move into contentious private wealth, or looking to take the next step in your career within a high-performing team, we’d be happy to speak in confidence.

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Department: Childcare to lead a highly respected and growing practice. This senior appointment offers the chance to shape the future of the childcare department, building on an established reputation while driving innovation and growth.

The successful candidate can be a Childcare Solicitor or a Family Solicitor with relevant experience in childcare law . They will bring both technical expertise and strong leadership skills, overseeing complex and sensitive matters involving children and families, while ensuring clients receive outstanding advice and representation during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

• Provide strategic leadership of the Childcare department, setting and delivering long-term goals.
• Oversee a diverse caseload of childcare and family-related matters, including care proceedings, child protection, adoption, and safeguarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to parents, guardians, and local authorities, delivering clear, compassionate, and effective legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SRA and Legal Aid Agency standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Drive innovation in client care and service delivery, embedding best practice across the department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including courts, social services, and other agencies.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align departmental performance with wider organisational strategy.

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in childcare law or a strong background in family law with exposure to childcare matters .
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing or developing teams.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills, with a proven ability to handle complex and sensitive cases.
• A clear communicator with empathy, resilience, and the ability to support clients through challenging situations.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver both excellent client outcomes and departmental growth.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and high professional standards.

• Lead a nationally recognised department with full strategic and operational responsibility.
• Play a pivotal role in developing future talent and shaping the practice’s approach to childcare and family law.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of seniority.

This appointment is being managed exclusively by HarKaye Core Talent.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services

Newly Qualified Solicitor – Personal Injury

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

We’re working with a growing Personal Injury team that’s looking to bring in a Newly Qualified Solicitor who’s keen to develop their litigation experience in a supportive but driven environment.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload, working on genuine, good-quality claims sourced internally (no CMC work). You’ll be trusted to run files with guidance available as you continue to develop.

• Running a mixed pre-litigated and litigated Personal Injury caseload
• Managing files from initial instruction through to settlement or hearing
• Advising clients clearly and confidently at each stage of their claim
• Preparing key legal documentation, including witness statements and pleadings
• Instructing medical experts and liaising with counsel where required
• Reviewing evidence, liability, and quantum to progress matters efficientlyNegotiating settlements and assisting with hearings when needed
• Working to targets in a fast-moving team, while maintaining strong client care
• Using a case management system to manage deadlines and compliance

• Around 6 months+ experience within Personal Injury (including litigation exposure)
• Comfortable managing a caseload with supervision
• Strong client communication and organisational skills
• Experience opening files, completing risk assessments, and handling initial paperwork
• Drafting witness statements and pleadings
• Instructing experts
• Reviewing medical reports and valuations
• An interest in progressing cases through litigation where appropriate
• A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Previous use of Proclaim or similar case management systems is beneficial

If you are interested in this position, please contact Isabel at HarKaye or apply now.