29 jobs in Legal Pro Recruitment

Childcare Solicitor / Legal Executive (Children's Panel)

Location : Leicester

Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary : £55,000+

We are working with a highly regarded and expanding childcare law team seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its East Midlands practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the region's largest teams specialising in children law, working on behalf of children across England. Due to the nature of the work, Children's Panel accreditation is essential. The role offers a varied and meaningful caseload, combining high-quality legal work with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families. A following of guardians would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Acting for children in a range of public and private law proceedings
• Handling care proceedings and Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
• Advising on special guardianship and adoption matters
• Managing private law applications, including Rule 16.4 instructions
• Providing separate representation for competent children
• Delivering clear, practical advice with a compassionate and client‑focused approach
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with guardians and other professionals

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE in childcare law
• Must hold Children's Panel accreditation
• Strong advocacy experience
• Demonstrable experience handling a broad range of childcare matters
• Ability to manage sensitive cases with empathy and professionalism
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for children law and the impact of this work

• Competitive salary starting from £55,000+
• Opportunity to join a well‑established and growing team
• High‑quality, meaningful work with strong support
• Clear opportunities for long‑term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Head of Property Disputes (10+ PQE)

Location: Carter Lane, London (Office-Based / Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £120,000 - £125,000

About the Role: We are working with a growing and ambitious London-based firm looking to appoint a Head of Property Litigation / Disputes to lead and develop its department. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of an established team while driving future growth and performance. The role will combine high-level leadership responsibilities with hands‑on fee earning, making it ideal for a senior solicitor with 10+ years PQE who can manage complex matters while building and scaling a profitable department. You will be expected to bring work with you or demonstrate a strong track record of generating new business.

• Developing and implementing departmental strategy aligned with firm objectives
• Managing budgets, financial performance, and recovery of fees
• Driving business development, networking, and cross-referrals
• Overseeing complex property litigation and disputes matters
• Monitoring KPIs, performance metrics, and departmental reporting
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies, regulatory standards, and audits
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of solicitors and support staff
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training in collaboration with HR
• Managing departmental risk and improving systems and processes
• Delivering high standards of client service and communication

• UKQualified Solicitor with 10+ years PQE
• Strong technical expertise in property litigation and disputes
• Proven experience managing or leading a legal team or department
• Demonstrable business development experience and ability to generate work
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Commercially aware with solid financial and analytical ability
• Ability to manage complex caseloads alongside leadership responsibilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Highly competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
• Clear progression into senior leadership within the firm
• Hybrid working model post-probation (3 days in office)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Location: Blackburn Town Centre (Office-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000+ Performance-Based Bonus

We are working with a busy, approachable, and fully family-law-focused practice based in the heart of Blackburn town centre. The firm is Resolution and Lexcel accredited and is continuing to grow, prompting the expansion of its Family Law Department.

This opportunity is ideal for a Family Solicitor with 1+ year PQE who is committed to delivering high-quality client care and managing a varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion. You will handle both privately funded and publicly funded family matters, with the chance to undertake advocacy and develop your expertise further.

• Divorce and financial remedy work
• Children matters (public and private)
• Legal aid and privately funded cases
• Advising clients on funding options and assessing legal aid eligibility
• Drafting statements, applications, and other court documentation
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and third parties
• Providing compassionate, clear, and practical advice to vulnerable clients
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and SRA regulatory standards
• Contributing positively to a down-to-earth and supportive team environment

• Qualified Family Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE
• Strong knowledge of family law, particularly divorce and finances
• Experience working with sensitive or vulnerable clients
• Confident advocacy skills or willingness to develop them
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• Performance-based bonus
• Support towards Law Society and Resolution accreditation
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Genuine progression opportunities within an expanding specialist practice

Head of Commercial Litigation (Insolvency Focus) – 10+ PQE

Location: Carter Lane, London (Office-Based)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £120,000 - £125,000

We are working with a growing and ambitious London-based firm seeking a Head of Commercial Litigation with strong insolvency experience to lead and develop its disputes offering. This is a key leadership hire, offering the opportunity to take ownership of an established team while driving strategic growth and financial performance. This role combines departmental leadership with hands‑on fee earning, making it ideal for a senior solicitor with 10+ years PQE who is confident handling complex commercial disputes and contentious insolvency matters. You will be expected to bring work with you or demonstrate a proven ability to generate new business and build a profitable practice.

• You will be responsible for leading the department and delivering both strategic and operational success, including:
• Developing and implementing departmental strategy aligned with firm objectives
• Managing budgets, financial performance, and recovery of fees
• Driving business development, networking and cross‑referrals
• Handling complex commercial litigation and contentious insolvency matters
• Investigating and pursuing claims arising from insolvency, including misfeasance, transactions at undervalue, preferential payments and wrongful or fraudulent trading
• Monitoring KPIs, performance metrics and departmental reporting
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies, regulatory standards and audits
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of solicitors and support staff
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training in collaboration with HR
• Managing departmental risk and improving systems and processes
• Delivering high standards of client service and communication

• Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years PQE
• Strong technical expertise in commercial litigation and contentious insolvency
• Proven experience managing or leading a legal team or department
• Demonstrable business development experience and ability to generate work
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commercially aware with solid financial and analytical ability
• Ability to manage complex caseloads alongside leadership responsibilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
• Clear progression into senior leadership within the firm
• Hybrid working model post‑probation (3 days in office)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Doncaster (Hybrid Working Available)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded firm seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing team in Doncaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and personable legal professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment. You will manage a varied caseload while building strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality, client-focused advice. The role also offers the opportunity to support and mentor junior team members, making it ideal for someone keen to play an active role in both client service and team development.

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters
• Providing clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working both independently and collaboratively within the team
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the department
• Maintaining high standards of organisation, efficiency, and client care

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE in Commercial Property
• Strong technical knowledge and a client-focused approach
• Excellent time management, organisational, and IT skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team members
• Professional, approachable, and personable manner

• Competitive salary package
• 38 days' annual leave (including bank and public holidays)
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Generous sickness allowance after 6 months
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working available (subject to approval)
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression