Solicitor

This is an incredible career growth opportunity for a knowledgeable Associate who is a Planning Expert and is working in a Legal firm with a strong Real Estate reputation. 

Assisting with the management of key client relationships within the whole of our Real Estate division by supporting and complying with the departmental and firm client management and business development programmes.

Our Real Estate division is ranked Tier 1 by the Legal 500 and deals with high quality work from many household name clients. Our client base is the envy of many competitor firms.

Management of a case load of client matters across a broad spectrum of planning matters, including often fast-paced time-critical work, as well as non-transactional and advisory work whether individually, with appropriate supervision, or supporting other fee earners, ensuring that individual financial targets and objectives are met in line with the departmental business plan.

Drafting and advising on all kinds of planning matters including section 106 Agreements and unilateral undertakings, planning appeals, applications, planning objections, compulsory purchase, and all associated advice arising from the Real Estate division across all offices.

The role is based in Southampton and offers a flexible working approach of combining office and home working.

What are we looking for?

This is an incredible opportunity if you are at a point where you are wanting career growth as we are looking for the right individual to build and lead their own team and increase the client base.

Maybe you are working in a small firm but want to be part of a bigger growth opportunity? Or maybe you are working in a large firm and just can’t see a way to ensure your personal career progresses to Partnership. If so, then please do apply and we can talk to you more about this opportunity.

You must be able to work independently and have the energy, appetite and capability to grow a team around you.

We have great benefits including Private Medical Insurance, 4 x Life Assurance, Income Protection and 8% Pension Contribution. 

*We would also be pleased to consider partner level applicants with a following.

Who we are

A progressive and people-orientated Law firm with over 450 dedicated professionals including 70 Partners and 272 Lawyers who focus on delivering exceptional services for three groups of people: Individuals & Families, Entrepreneurial Businesses & Organisations and Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence.

We’ve also won awards! Named as one of the Top 200 Law Firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 list, we have also been widely recognised in Legal 500 UK 2021, the UK’s leading guide to Law Firms, as 11 of our practise areas have been ranked Top Tier.

What we can offer

Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive; it’s an environment of belonging, where people can thrive and be the best version of themselves. We strive to nurture our people and offer enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers. This includes providing the best training, great pay and rewards and more control over work life balance through flexible working patterns.

We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance and a generous pension scheme. For most of our roles we are also offering a hybrid or flexible way of working.