303 jobs in JMC Legal Recruitment

Employment Lawyer (2+ PQE)

Location: Edinburgh

Firm: L500 Ranked Employment Team within a leading Scottish firm

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

This opportunity sits within a well-established and expanding Employment team in Scotland, recognised for its depth of expertise and strong client relationships. As the team continues to grow, they are looking to bring in additional lawyers at varying levels to support a busy and high-quality workload.

You'll work closely with a broad portfolio of employer clients, including major organisations, advising on the full spectrum of employment matters. The role offers a balanced mix of advisory and contentious work, ranging from everyday HR support to involvement in complex disputes and large-scale organisational change projects. Your experience will span key areas such as tribunal litigation and advocacy, TUPE, restructuring programmes and collective workforce issues, giving you exposure to work that is both technically challenging and commercially impactful.

There is also a strong emphasis on collaboration, with regular involvement in cross-practice work alongside teams such as corporate, real estate, tax and pensions, ensuring clients receive seamless and commercially aligned advice. Beyond client work, you'll be encouraged to play an active role in developing relationships, contributing to business development and supporting client-facing initiatives such as training and events.

The culture is open, collaborative and supportive, offering a platform where you can grow your expertise, take on meaningful responsibility and build a long-term career within a team that values progression and balance.

• Qualified Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Scots or English Qualified
• Experience in employment law, advising employer clients
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Confidence in managing your own caseload and supporting on complex work
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Collaborative mindset with ambition to progress

• Join a L500 recognised Employment team with a strong reputation
• Work with high-profile, household name clients across multiple sectors
• Broad mix of advisory, contentious and strategic project work
• Opportunity to develop advocacy experience and tribunal exposure
• Collaborative, supportive and genuinely inclusive team culture
• Clear and structured progression opportunities at multiple levels
• Exposure to cross-disciplinary, high-value client work
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking an Employment Legal Director / Partner for a Top 50 national firm in Manchester. The role offers strategic growth opportunities within a leading employment practice known for handling high-value matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

You will join a high-performing national team, developing client relationships, driving growth, and contributing to the firm’s ambitious expansion plans in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Employment Legal Director / Partner | Top 50 National Firm | Manchester | Strategic Growth Role

In a rare opportunity for an Employment Partner to join a high-performing national team with real momentum, offering the platform to shape a practice, drive growth and benefit from an agile, entrepreneurial environment.

This Top 50 UK firm is widely recognised for delivering high-quality advice to both major corporate clients and private individuals. With consistent Tier 1 Legal 500 rankings and strong Chambers recognition across numerous practice areas, it stands firmly among the country's most respected full-service practices.

The firm has built its reputation on combining technical excellence with a progressive, people-first culture. Lawyers are given a voice, flexibility is embedded, and there is a clear commitment to developing talent at every level. This is reflected in its recognition as one of the UK's top employers.

With a strong national footprint and an increasingly international outlook, the firm acts for an impressive client base across a wide range of sectors. The work is complex, high value and often business critical, offering lawyers a genuinely engaging platform to build their practice.

An entrepreneurial mindset runs throughout the firm, encouraging individuals to take ownership of their careers, develop specialisms and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.

The firm is looking to appoint an Employment Legal Director / Partner to join its heavy-hitting roster based in the North-West. You will join a nationally recognised Employment team known for handling complex, high-value matters across both contentious and non-contentious work. The team advises on the full spectrum of employment issues, including strategic HR advisory work, tribunal and High Court litigation, corporate support, outsourcing and large-scale projects.

Working alongside an established group of partners, you will play a key role in driving the team forward, developing client relationships and contributing to the wider national offering. The department already has strong momentum, with a growing pipeline of premium work, creating an excellent platform for an incoming Partner to make an immediate impact.

With around 40+ lawyers nationally and a well-established Manchester presence, the infrastructure is in place to support further growth and long-term success.

• Employment Partner or Legal Director
• Strong background across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Commercially minded with a track record or clear interest in business development
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in a growing national team

• Clear opportunity to shape and grow a practice
• High-quality, complex work from an established client base
• Flexible working and a genuinely supportive culture

This is a standout opportunity for an Employment Partner to join a leading national firm at an exciting stage of growth, offering both autonomy and the support needed to build a successful long-term practice.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

JMC Legal Recruitment advertises a Private Client Solicitor/Associate role in Chichester, West Sussex. The successful candidate will handle high‑quality private client matters for HNW clients in a Legal 500 ranked team.

The role requires 4+ years' PQE, experience with complex wills, trusts and estate planning, and a strong grounding in IHT and trust taxation. Hybrid working and clear development prospects are offered.

Private Client Solicitor/Associate | 4+ PQE | Chichester, West Sussex Legal 500 Team | HNW & Complex Estates

This is a chance to step into one of the strongest private client teams on the South Coast, based in Chichester , and work at the sharp end of high-net-worth advisory work.

You will be joining a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked team within a highly respected regional firm, known for handling complex estates, sophisticated tax planning and long-standing family wealth matters. The work is high quality, the clients are interesting, and the progression is real.

This is not a filler hire. It is a strategic addition to a team that continues to grow and invest in its people.

You will advise HNW individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Estate and succession planning with a strong tax and wealth focus
• Drafting complex wills and lifetime planning structures
• Trust creation, administration and taxation
• Probate and estate administration, including post‑death planning and deeds of variation
• Working closely with accountants, IFAs and colleagues across the firm
• Building trusted, long‑term client relationships and supporting business development

• Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE
• Confident handling complex wills, trusts and estate planning work
• Strong technical grounding in IHT and trust‑related matters
• Commercial, personable and comfortable advising HNW clients
• Keen to develop long term within a high‑performing team

• Legal 500 private client practice
• Clear progression to Associate, Senior Associate and beyond
• Consistent pipeline of high‑value, interesting work
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine investment in development
• Flexible and hybrid working

If you are looking for a private client role where the quality of work, clients and career prospects genuinely align, this Chichester opportunity stands out.

Commercial Property Litigation Associate – 2+ PQE – Taunton or Yeovil

A well-established Legal 500 firm with deep roots across the South West is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Litigation Associate into its growing team, based in either Taunton or Yeovil.

With a heritage spanning decades, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for high-quality work, long-standing client relationships and a people-first culture. More recently, it has entered an exciting new chapter of growth, including the opening of a new office in a major city, further strengthening its presence across the region and creating excellent opportunities for ambitious lawyers looking to develop their careers.

You'll join a respected Property Litigation team handling a broad range of commercial disputes, advising an established client base of businesses, landowners, developers and commercial landlords. Matters include commercial lease disputes, forfeiture, rent recovery, dilapidations, business lease renewals, easements, rights of way, boundary and ownership disputes, landlord and tenant issues, and wider real estate litigation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE who enjoys high-quality work but is looking for a firm where you'll be recognised as an individual rather than just another number. You'll have genuine responsibility from day one, direct client contact and the chance to play a visible role in the continued growth of the team, with plenty of support from experienced colleagues as you continue to develop.

The firm is looking for someone commercially minded, personable and keen to build lasting client relationships. Business development is encouraged, but you'll be supported by an established network and collaborative partners who are invested in helping you grow your practice.

What really sets this opportunity apart is the culture. While the firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and continues to expand, it has retained the approachable, collaborative feel often associated with much smaller firms. Decisions are made quickly, partners remain accessible and career progression is based on merit rather than waiting for someone else to move on.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from hybrid working, an annual bonus, private healthcare, enhanced holiday entitlement and a flexible approach that supports both career progression and work-life balance.

If you're looking to join a heritage firm with real momentum, excellent quality work and a culture that genuinely values its people, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

JMC Legal Recruitment is partnering with a well-established South West firm to recruit a Commercial Property Litigation Associate. Based in Taunton or Yeovil, you will handle a broad range of disputes for a diverse client base, with direct client contact and growth opportunities.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare and enhanced holiday entitlement, with strong support from experienced colleagues.

Court of Protection Solicitor – NQ-3 PQE – Swindon – Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a well‑established specialist team in Swindon.

This is a chance to become part of one of the largest Court of Protection teams in the UK, recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. The team advises on Property & Financial Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, acting for a significant number of vulnerable clients and their families.

You'll work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers from the outset, gaining exposure to high‑quality work while gradually developing your own caseload. The team has a strong reputation for supporting junior lawyers, making this an ideal move for someone looking to build a long‑term career in this area.

Your work will include:

• Assisting with and managing Property & Financial Affairs Deputyship matters.
• Preparing Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports.
• Supporting the financial management of clients, including budgeting, property transactions and ongoing administration.
• Assisting with the administration of Personal Injury Trusts.
• Liaising with clients, families, case managers, healthcare professionals and other advisers.
• Working alongside experienced Deputies, Partners and the wider Court of Protection team.

You'll be a qualified Solicitor with up to three years' PQE and an interest in Court of Protection work.

• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.

Candidates with experience in Private Client or other client‑facing areas who are looking to specialise in Court of Protection work are also encouraged to apply.

Alongside a competitive salary and hybrid working, you'll be joining a genuinely established team with a steady flow of quality work, clear supervision and a supportive culture. It's an opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a department that continues to be recognised as one of the strongest in its field.

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel to join our client, a UK arm of an international property developer, in Battersea, London. The role is in-office and covers residential and mixed-use development work, leasing, planning, and construction, with responsibility for commercial contracts and risk management.

You will draft and negotiate leases and sale agreements, conduct due diligence, advise on disputes, manage external firms, and report to Group GC.