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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Smurfit Westrock Beacon: - An opportunity has arisen for a Forklift Truck Operator working within the Logistics Department.  Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this role will work alongside other shift-based operators.

Main Duties:

• Ensuring health and safety best practices are followed throughout department as to prevent injury to themselves and co-workers.
• Reporting all safety related incidents and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance to PPE, SSoW, Quality Standards and Housekeeping standards.
• Supporting the Shift Supervisor and other FLT Operators to deliver the daily Transport and Warehouse plan.
• Working constructively with their co-workers and the wider team to continuously drive improvement in safety, quality and waste efficiency.
• Demonstrating an open, professional and positive culture on their shift
• The role is expected to work a 42.5 hour working week on the afternoon shift with flexibility to move across the PM/AM shifts at reasonable notice.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong commitment to working safely with the ability to demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Experience of working within a warehouse environment.
• Positive attitude and an ability to work effectively as part of a team with a clean and tidy work ethic.
• Good attendance records and excellent work ethic are essential.
• Experience of, and the ability to work towards tight deadlines without compromising safety and quality expectations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to identify and act upon process improvement opportunities.
• A current forklift truck license must be held.  Training can be provided for site specific requirements.
• Basic computer skills are required and barcode scanning knowledge an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

The company is a medium-sized firm with multiple offices, including one in Farnham. The office is centrally located near mainline train stations and some locations offer complimentary client parking.

The work environment is described as modern but somewhat traditional, particularly regarding working practices. The company values client-facing roles and has a reputation for good career progression, with opportunities for quick promotion to partner for high performers.

The position is a senior private client lawyer role based in the Farnham office, responsible for heading up the private client department. The department is currently small, consisting of a fee earner (the role being recruited) and an assistant/paralegal.

The role involves managing a varied caseload focused on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), inheritance tax matters and work with medium to high-net-worth clients. There is potential for the right candidate to expand the department if business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Head up the private client department in the Farnham office
• Manage a caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and inheritance tax matters
• Work with medium and high net worth clients
• Ensure accurate handling of files and compliance with relevant legal standards
• Oversee and work alongside an assistant or paralegal within the department
• Market and network to grow the department’s client base where possible
• Handle all aspects of cases from initial instruction through to post-completion

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary likely in the range of £65k–£70k depending on experience (potentially negotiable for exceptional candidates)
• Career progression opportunities with potential for rapid promotion to partner level
• Flexible working arrangements—predominantly office-based but some flexibility to work from home (typically no more than one day per week)
• Central office location near mainline train stations; some offices offer complimentary parking

About you

• Senior private client solicitor/lawyer with significant experience managing their own caseload
• Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs, trusts and inheritance tax matters
• Experience working with medium to high-net-worth clients
• Self-sufficient and able to independently manage all aspects of private client work from start to finish
• Demonstrated ability to avoid errors in complex legal files (especially around inheritance tax)
• Leadership capability—able to head up a small team/department and potentially grow it over time
• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable in a client-facing environment
• Ability or willingness to market/network locally as required

Apply today or contact Gayle Woolf for more information.

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Your new company

A well-respected, friendly and supportive law firm are looking for an experienced Solicitor within Commercial Property to join its team.

Your new role

Working directly with the partners, you will manage property matters from instruction to post-completion, including all aspects of real estate from landlord & tenant work, development, real estate finance, and sales and acquisitions.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience working in a law firm and a detailed knowledge within commercial property. Previous supervision/ management experience is essential, along with a dynamic, detail-oriented approach, and an ambitious mindset for career progression.

What you'll get in return

You will enjoy a family-felt business with a friendly and supportive team that truly care about work/life balance and career development. You will benefit from a busy workload where no two days are the same, along with many other benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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I am currently working with a well-established and highly regarded firm (Legal 500 recognised) that’s looking to grow its Family team with the addition of a talented Family Solicitor to their team in Farnham. 



The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic chance for a solicitor with around 2–5 years’ PQE who’s ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're looking to step into a more progressive environment or simply want a fresh challenge, this role offers clear progression potential , a supportive team, and plenty of high-quality work.



You’ll be joining a busy and successful department handling a full range of family matters including:

• Divorce & separation


• Financial remedy


• Prenups & cohabitation agreements


• Children Act matters


• Civil partnerships

What They're Looking For:

They're after someone with a solid grounding in family law , excellent communication skills, and a confident, client-focused approach. If you’re someone who enjoys building client relationships and is commercially savvy, you’ll fit right in.



The Package

• Competitive salary


• Strong benefits offering


• Excellent development & promotion prospects


• Hybrid working options (depending on experience)

Corporate Solicitor
4–7 Years PQE | M&A, Private Equity, Investments

Are you a skilled Corporate Solicitor with 3–7 years PQE looking to work on high-value, complex transactions in a Legal 500-recognised team? Join a forward-thinking law firm offering genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and exposure to top-tier clients across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

The Opportunity:

You will join a leading Corporate and Commercial team ranked in the Legal 500, where you will play a central role in advising on:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Business disposals and exits
• Private equity and venture capital transactions
• Equity and debt investments
• Articles of association and shareholders' agreements
• Group restructures and corporate governance

With clients ranging from multinational businesses and high-growth companies to investment firms and high-net-worth individuals, you’ll be working on cross-border matters that demand both technical precision and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support corporate transactions from start to finish
• Draft and negotiate SPAs, disclosure letters, investment agreements and other key documents
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes
• Guide junior lawyers and trainees, including workload supervision and mentoring
• Collaborate with other departments on multi-disciplinary matters
• Participate in client development and networking activities

What You’ll Need:

• 3–7 years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally with exposure to M&A, private equity and investments
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a client-first mindset
• Desire to contribute to a growing, ambitious team

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave + extra day at Christmas
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working and flexible core hours
• Modern office environment
• Structured career progression and development support

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Corporate Solicitor who wants to work with a high-performing team in a supportive and modern law firm.

Apply now to take the next step in your corporate law career.

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Residential Property Solicitor - 2-5 years PQE

This exciting opportunity is to join, a reputable full service commercial law firm in North Hampshire, within its award-winning Residential Property department for an ambitious and confident Residential Conveyancing Fee-Earner.

The role will be hybrid working, based out of modern commercial offices with parking on-site. 

The Property department is recognised for its outstanding level of service to its clients and for dealing with high quality conveyancing transactions. You'll be joining a dedicated and well established department specialising on Residential Conveyancing transactions. 

Your new role will see you taking on responsibility for your own caseload of Residential Conveyancing transactions (including but not limited to: sales and purchase, both leasehold and freehold, transfers of equity, re-mortgage and right to buy). You will have full support from assistants and secretaries within the team to ensure that each case is dealt with as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Ideally candidates will be a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner (Solicitor or CILEX) with circa 2 years post qualification experience handling your own transactions from instruction through to completion. Also an additional key element the Partners are seeking is someone who is able to develop relationships with Estate Agents and to be a key member of a strategic growth for this department. 

If you are an ambitious and confident Residential Conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career, please apply today to Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal or call me to discuss.

(Please note salary is just a guideline).

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Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor - 5+ PQE

A Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 5+yrs PQE is required for a highly regarded Legal 500 commercial firm based in North Hampshire. This is a firm that is experiencing continued successful growth, has a number of recommendations in the Legal 500 and receive recognition by winning industry awards across the South East.

You will be joining a thriving team residential conveyancing team with responsibilities to handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters (including shared ownership), team supervision and business development. 

This role will be a key hire for the department as you will be involved in developing and progressing this department so you must have strong technical skills, experience in supervision and have ideas for business development as well as creating new ways to improve the department.

This fantastic firm have modern office in a great commutable location in North Hampshire (close to the Surrey boarder) and a collegiate working environment where everyone works together to achieve more. 

My client offer flexible hybrid working from home / office based. 

If this role sounds of interest please contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or click apply with an up to date CV.

 (Please note that salary is just a guideline)

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Senior Contentious Trust and Probate Solicitor 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitor to join this highly successful Hampshire Legal 500 firm.

Associate, Senior Associate or Partner level will be considered. 

You will be part of an expanding dispute resolution team with specialists in all areas of contentious law, therefore this is a fantastic chance to come in and strengthen the department but also an opportunity for you to create a unique position for yourself.

You will be responsible for handling a full range of contested will, trust and estate work, alongside your caseload, you will be responsible for developing this area of law. 

Ideally you will have a following or established network of contacts and referrers and hold the ACTAPS diplomas.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefit package alongside a very generous bonus scheme for hitting your targets. 

If you're an ambitious senior level contentious trust & probate solicitor who is looking to gain more responsibility in a forward thinking firm, with the chance to develop the team and bring people in to work under you, then this role could be perfect for you. 

Please apply now or call Chris Rodriguez for more information on the role.

(Please note, salary is just a guideline)

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Private Client Solicitor – 2-8 years PQE

Experienced Private Client Solicitor (2-8 years PQE) is required to work with a modern Legal 500 law firm in North Hampshire. If you are looking to take the next stage in your career development, then my client wants to hear from you.

This established private client team deal with a range of clients in the area including HNW individuals with large property portfolios and assets abroad, complex probate matters, estate and tax planning, as well as a range of work including advising on wills and trusts, trust administration, lasting powers of attorney and Court of protection matters. 

Hybrid working is on offer.  Full time or Part time considered.

The firm itself offers a collaborative working environment and promotes a down-to-earth environment with a real lack of hierarchy.

This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a firm committed to supporting team and an individual’s growth.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or click apply with an up-to-date CV.

 (Please note that salary is just a guideline)

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