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You will be working for a top 100 law firm. The firm truly cares about their teams as well as their clients. They give people the space and flexibility in where and how they work to provide the best experience to their customers. An exciting Senior Associate opportunity with an ever evolving commercial property team.

Your new role

You will be working as a Senior Associate and will manage and develop your own mixed caseload of complex Real Estate matters whilst supporting the wider team. This firm offers a healthy work-life-balance which allows you to manage your responsibilities in the most effective way.

What you'll need to succeed

• A qualified legal professional with experience in dealing with commercial real estate matters
• Previous management experience is desired.
• Team work
• Good communication skills

What you'll get in return

You will receive a rewarding career with a people-first leading law firm that offers excellent progression opportunities. Further benefits include generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, discretionary bonus and pension scheme.

What you need to do now

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Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation

Location: Southampton

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with experience in Commercial Litigation? My client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join its growing Commercial Litigation team in the Southampton area. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy working on challenging cases, this role could be perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and organising legal files efficiently
• Providing client care and communication support
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and handling deadlines
• Supporting fee earners with administrative and secretarial tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Legal Secretary experience essential, ideally in Commercial Litigation
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office, legal IT systems and audio dictation

In order to apply, you must have 1+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary otherwise your application will not be considered.

If you're a dedicated Legal Secretary who takes pride in delivering high-quality support, then please apply for the role.

(Please note the salary is just a guideline).

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Location: Southampton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We're working with a highly regarded law firm in Southampton that's looking to expand its Planning and Environmental team . This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with a strong reputation for high-quality work and long-standing client relationships.

The Role:

You'll be advising a range of public and private sector clients on all aspects of planning law, including:

• Planning applications, appeals, and inquiries
• Section 106 agreements and infrastructure planning
• Compulsory purchase and judicial review
• Environmental and highways matters

You'll work closely with Partners and Senior Associates on complex, high-value projects across the South and beyond, while also managing your own caseload with autonomy.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ-10 PQE) with planning law experience
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

The Firm Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Supportive culture with real career progression opportunities
• High-quality, varied work across both public and private sectors

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planning Lawyer looking to join a reputable firm that values professional development and work-life balance.

Please contact Alice Tiller for a confidential discussion regarding this and other roles we are handling.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Associate (3+ PQE)
Location: Southampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A leading regional law firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (3+ years PQE) to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. This is a great opportunity to work on complex, high-value disputes across sectors including contract, shareholder, partnership, insolvency and professional negligence matters.

What You'll Do:

• Manage your own caseload and assist on larger litigation matters
• Advise clients on a range of commercial disputes
• Draft legal documents and prepare for court/ADR
• Build strong client relationships and support business development

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ PQE in commercial litigation
• Strong technical and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and a team mindset

What’s on Offer?

• High-quality work and clear progression
• Supportive, modern, and inclusive culture
• Hybrid working and competitive benefits

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible

Please apply for the role on-line or call feel free to call Chris Rodriguez for a confidential chat.

(Please note salary is just a guideline) 

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Construction Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor – Southampton

Are you a qualified Senior Construction Solicitor looking to join a leading law firm in a recognised construction department? 

This forward thinking Legal 100 law firm, based in Southampton has a proven track record for success and is looking to grow its successful construction team. It has an ambitious strategy and a strong management team to give you the right support required to climb the career ladder.  You will ideally be 3-8 years post qualification and will be either Associate or Senior Associate level.

The department handles both a mixture of contentious (litigation, arbitration and adjudication as well as ADR) and non-contentious matters. 

Flexible hybrid working is available.

This Southampton-based role as an Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor will involve: 

• Clear career path from day 1
• Technically excellent handling both contentious and non- contentious construction matters
• Working with a wide range of commercial, residential and mixed projects in both public and private sectors

This highly attractive role would suit either a Solicitor from a leading regional firm or a City Lawyer looking for a 'Work life Balance'. 

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal for an informal discussion or please send your CV confidentially by applying for the role online. 

(Please note salary is just a guideline)

#INDCATS

Corporate Solicitor/Associate – Southampton

Are you an experienced Corporate Solicitor/Associate (3-6 years PQE) who is looking for a firm to give you immediate exposure to high quality work from day one, and invest into you and your career?

This leading forward-thinking Legal 200 law firm has a proven track record for success and is looking to hire a Solicitor for its team in Southampton, in this key placement due to growth.

My client advises clients on a local, regional and national basis, including several household brand names.  You will be given the autonomy to run your own quality caseload with the support of the team at all times. They will guide you through your career with development and training.

Your role as a Corporate Solicitor will involve: 

• Exposure to high quality work from day one 
• Excellent career opportunity to progress from the outset
• Being active in business development in gaining new clients and grow your own caseload 
• A commercial focus
• Hybrid working (office based and working from home)

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible for this critical hire in Southampton, so please contact me confidentially or send your CV to Chris Rodriguez by applying on-line.

(Please note salary is just a guide and depends on your experience).

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Family Solicitor – Southampton  

Are you ambitious and looking to work for a leading Family team?  An opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified to 3 years PQE Family Solicitor who is looking for a new and exciting challenge, in a role where they can progress their career and feel valued in this Tier 1 family department. 

You will be a NQ-3 year PQE Family Solicitor who specialises in privately funded family matters. My client is a successful Legal 200 law firm based in Southampton, Hampshire with a good local reputation and it's an exciting time to be joining the team as it is expanding.  You will be supervised and mentored by Senior Solicitors in the team where you will have the autonomy to run your own caseload to include a wide range of matters of divorce, ancillary relief and private children.

Business development and networking is essential, as the firm places great importance on maintaining and building relationships with its clients. 

In return for your hard work, the successful NQ-3 years PQE Family Solicitor will be rewarded by working for a firm which strongly believes in its Lawyers, developing a close professional relationship with clients and supplies appropriate mentoring and support to develop your career.

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible for this Family Solicitor role based in Southampton, Hampshire, so please contact Chris Rodriguez discretely, or send your CV confidentially by applying on-line. 

(Please note that salary is just a guide).

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Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate

Location: Southampton

Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join a top-tier ranked Employment team in Southampton. Known for its high-quality work and strong client base, the team advises national and international clients across the private, public and third sectors.

The role:

• Mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including tribunals, advisory work and corporate support.
• Clients include household-name employers, NHS bodies and charities.
• Opportunities to lead on client relationships, training and business development.
• Support from a wider employment and immigration law team across the firm.

On offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Clear path for career progression
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• Collegiate and supportive culture

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong technical and client-handling skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in growing client relationships
• Enthusiastic team player, keen to develop others

Please apply for the role to discuss further or call for a confidential discussion. 

(Please note salary is just a guideline).

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Planning Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor - 6+ years PQE

A leading Legal 150 law firm in Southampton has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Solicitor looking for role with a path to becoming a Partner and join its Chambers-ranked team.

This role offers the chance to work with a variety of clients, including private individuals, landowners, housebuilders, banks and housing associations on both contentious and non-contentious planning and environment matters.

With an ambitious growth strategy and a strong management team, the firm provides the support and training needed to advance your career. You will assist experienced solicitors on a broad range of high-quality planning work (both contentious and non-contentious), including planning applications and appeals, regeneration projects and Section 106 agreements. Additionally, you'll be a mentor to junior lawyers in the planning team. 

The firm offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to split your time between the Southampton office and working remotely.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Managing your own caseload of complex planning matters
• Clear career progression from the outset to work towards Partnership.
• Take a strong lead on bringing in new business to the team

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a highly respected team.

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews as soon as possible, so please contact me discretely or send your CV confidentially by applying for the role online.  

(Salary is just a guideline)

#INDCATS