4,115 Senior Solicitor jobs in the United Kingdom

• Manage all administrative functions, including mail handling, correspondence, and filing systems.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of administrative staff, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee office supplies management, ensuring adequate stock levels and managing procurement.
• Maintain office equipment and liaise with IT support for technical issues.
• Implement and maintain office policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Manage reception area and ensure a welcoming and professional environment for clients and visitors.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for legal staff.
• Handle basic bookkeeping, invoice processing, and expense management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the office.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external queries.
• Support fee earners with document preparation and case management administration as needed.

• Previous experience in an office management or senior administrative role is essential, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanour.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with legal practice management software is advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative.

A place to make things happen

Location : Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid,1-2 days in the office with travel to other offices for meetings as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary : £82,370 per annum

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Looking to join a supportive and well-established organisation offering flexible working and a competitive salary? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise within a friendly and professional practice that truly values its team and customer base.

In the Solicitor – Private Client role, you will be:

• Managing a varied caseload which could include wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, and powers of attorney matters
  
• Advising clients with empathy and professionalism on lifetime planning and estate structures
  
• Drafting complex legal documents including wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust documents
  
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of client care
  
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and best practice in private client law
  

To be successful, you will need:

• Relevant legal qualifications and at least  2+PQE
  
• Strong technical knowledge private client matters
  
• Excellent communication and client care skills
  
• A proactive and organised approach to managing your workload
  

This is a permanent, full time opportunity that offers flexible working and potential part time hours for the right person.
Offering a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including increasing holidays with service, healthcare scheme and more.

You’ll have the choice to be based at any of their locations across North Wales, Shropshire and Herefordshire, working in modern offices as part of a welcoming and knowledgeable team.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role or a new opportunity to spread your wings, please get in touch with today to discuss further.

Solicitor
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13203
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Provide legal advice and assistance on routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters, and more complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Conduct efficient and effective litigation, including but not limited to anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession claims, committal applications, tenancy fraud possession claims, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, and prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act.

• Conduct advocacy where appropriate to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Provide or assist in the provision of advice on other contentious matters, including First Tier Tribunal cases, trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims, and claims arising from contractor, Landlord, and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms.

• Assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in-house.

• Develop the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Ensure legal work is carried out in-house where cost-effective, including preparing and drafting pleadings on routine/standard and complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures for efficient housing management and litigation services, including witness support in anti-social behaviour cases.

• Comply with approved processes and procedures, maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services.

• Keep up to date with the constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate, sharing knowledge to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance-focused culture.

• Support more junior legal team members and volunteers, providing assistance to more senior team members and the wider legal team.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organization, building and maintaining effective working relationships with external contacts and partners.

• Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities, providing cover for other solicitors and the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence.

Person Specifications

• Essential : Qualified solicitor or barrister.

• Desirable : Experience in routine/standard housing management litigation casework, particularly for housing associations or public sector bodies.

• Experience in drafting pleadings and conducting litigation, including advocacy.

• Thorough understanding of legal processes, Housing, and Landlord & Tenant law.

• Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures within housing management litigation or contentious property legal work.

• Experience in developing talent and supporting and up-skilling junior staff.

• Experience in conducting and advising on complex contentious litigation.

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.

• Ability to present information to a high standard, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent legal drafting skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly confidential and sensitive data.

• Confidence in own ability, decisions, and actions, taking personal responsibility for consequences.

• Seeks feedback and learns from experience, willing to admit mistakes.

• Positive and upbeat attitude, engaging with all aspects of work and considering the impact of actions on others.

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Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, with strong commercial and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Conduct of County Court Litigation
* Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising
from accidents/incidents at work;
* Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions
* Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases that
* Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group

What you Bring to the Team
* Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.
* A real commitment to remarkable client service
* A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development
* A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients
and stakeholders.

Why Join our Team?
This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and
get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses
across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting
point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel
that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

47285LF

INDMANS

Solicitor
 
Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £23.70 per hour
Job Ref: OR12940
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council.

• Advise on all planning-related matters, including complex legal agreements associated with major minerals and waste developments.

• Provide legal advice on select highway matters.

• Mentor junior staff, including the development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister.

• Strong understanding of planning law and related legal agreements.

• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.

• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

 
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Job Title:
Solicitor – Inquiries (Public & FAI) and Civil Department

Location:
Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid options available)

Salary:
Competitive, with excellent career progression opportunities

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a thriving, progressive law firm dedicated to fighting for justice, representing individuals and families inquiries and complex civil litigation cases.

Our clients team are expanding and as such we a seeking a dedicated and motivated Solicitor to join their dynamic and fast-paced Inquiries and Civil Department.

The Role:
We are looking for a Solicitor to handle civil claims involving complex cases, including deaths in custody, clinical negligence and personal injury. The role offers a unique opportunity to be directly involved in high-profile public inquiries.

You will also work autonomously to manage your caseload and ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in public and fatal accident inquiries while further developing your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Handle civil litigation cases related to deaths in custody, clinical negligence and complex personal injury.

• Represent clients in public inquiries and fatal accident inquiries (FAIs).

• Engage in court appearances (Sheriff Court or higher) as necessary.

• Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent client care and service.

• Collaborate with the wider team, while also working independently to achieve case milestones and objectives.

• Work within a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and adhering to regulatory standards.

We are keen to talk to candidates that may have:

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation, with specific experience in personal injury or clinical negligence.

• Exposure to public inquiries and/or fatal accident inquiries is highly desirable.

• Experience with court appearances and litigation processes in Scotland.

• Exceptional client care skills with the ability to handle sensitive, high-profile cases.

• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What's On Offer:

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Competitive salary and benefits.

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Exciting, meaningful work with direct involvement in high-profile public inquiries and complex civil litigation.

• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your input is valued.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivations for applying.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Assist in the preparation and management of disrepair cases.
li>Conduct legal research and analysis relevant to disrepair issues.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, opposing parties, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Support solicitors in court proceedings and negotiations.

• Strong understanding of legal principles related to disrepair cases.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, with strong commercial and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Conduct of County Court Litigation
* Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising
from accidents/incidents at work;
* Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions
* Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases that
* Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group

What you Bring to the Team
* Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.
* A real commitment to remarkable client service
* A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development
* A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients
and stakeholders.

Why Join our Team?
This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and
get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses
across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting
point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel
that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

47285LF

INDMANS