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NEW ROLE | Commercial Property | Preston
Are you a Licensed Conveyancer or Fee Earner with a background in residential conveyancing who is looking to transition into Commercial Property?
If so then this is a great opportunity you dont want to miss!
This role will involve managing a caseload of 50-60 matters, primarily focused on plot sales and developments, but will also include sales, acquisitions, banking finance, leasing and asset management.
The department is very busy and the firm prides themselves on high calibre service with their clients.
You will also have the support of 1-2 paralegals.
The ideal candidate will be a Residential or Commercial Property Solicitor/CILEX or experienced Paralegal with ideally 2+ years PQE.
The salary on offer is highly competitive and dependent upon prior property experience.
They are a forward-thinking firm who strive to look after their people in a comfortable but professional working environment.
My client offers:
25 days Holiday PA
Hybrid working
Free onsite parking
Bupa Healthcare
Annual bonus
If you would like to apply for this role, please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Tracy Carlisle t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for an informal discussion.
At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities.
Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms.
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Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:50:08
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Senior Fee Earner (Agricultural) Preston
My client is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices across the North West, providing services to both business and private clients.
Renowned as an employer of choice, the firm fosters a culture that challenges the conventional approach of law firms, focusing on achieving exceptional results for clients while attracting and nurturing talented individuals.
The Rural Property team is expanding and seeks a qualified senior lawyer with at least seven years of proven experience in rural property law, particularly in agricultural matters.
The ideal candidate will have a history of delivering excellent client service and possess strong leadership and management capabilities.
They will play a key role in the firms strategic direction through effective people and financial management and active participation in business development.
This position requires proficiency in operating a Case Management System and strong IT skills.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to confidently lead and support others in a dynamic commercial environment.
The role involves advising a diverse client base, including landowners, estate owners, investors, lenders, and developers.
The team is committed to delivering proactive, sector-specific advice that clients can understand and implement effectively.
Responsibilities include managing financial aspects of cases, providing exemplary client service, and fostering relationships with clients and colleagues across departments.
The candidate will supervise and mentor team members, serving as a key figure in their development.
Collaboration with other service lines, such as the tax and succession planning team within the Private Client Department and the Property Litigation Department, is essential.
Additionally, the role involves contributing to business planning and the strategic direction of the Landed Estates and Rural Business Sector, particularly for the non-contentious team.
The candidate will be responsible for negotiating and drafting transactional documents, providing tailored advice and guidance to clients, and actively promoting the firms values.
Applicants must have a minimum of seven years PQE in a property department, with expertise in rural land ownership and agricultural property matters.
Experience should include handling acquisitions and disposals of working farms and land, negotiating Farm Business Tenancies and Grazing Licences, advising on sporting rights, drafting easements, first registrations of unregistered land, and completing security work, including single and dual representation.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and planning skills, strong technical proficiency, and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines.
They must excel in client-facing roles and demonstrate advanced IT skills.
A proven ability to engage in business development activities and build a robust network of contacts for both themselves and their team is essential.
A self-motivated team player with a desire to contribute to the firms continued success will thrive in this role.
To apply, please send your most recent CV to Tracy Carlisle at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for more information ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:46:19
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A top-tier legal team is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their highly ranked Commercial Property team based in Manchester.
Working alongside leading lawyers, you will support complex, high value real estate transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced, and technology-enabled environment.
As a Real Estate Paralegal, you will:
Support lawyers on a wide variety of commercial property transactions.
Draft and review legal documents, including replies to enquiries, licences, 1954 Act documentation, short-term leases, deeds and transfers.
Handle post-completion tasks including SDLT filings and Land Registry submissions.
Manage data rooms and transaction documentation.
Conduct property searches and raise and respond to title queries.
Support the team with real estate elements of wider transactions, such as finance matters.
Contribute to client-facing reporting and relationship management initiatives.
What they are looking for:
Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative team player with strong client relationship skills.
Proficient in IT with the ability to adapt to new legal tech platforms.
Calm under pressure and capable of handling tight deadlines.
Willingness to work flexibly and outside of standard hours if needed.
Why join them?
Be a part of one of the UK's most respected real estate teams.
Work on landmark deals with major clients across sectors.
Benefit from structured training and development opportunities.
Hybrid working model and a supportive, inclusive environment.
Join a firm committed to diversity and inclusion at every level.
If you are a Real Estate Paralegal interested in this Manchester based role in an excellent Commercial Property team, we encourage you to apply.
For further information on the role, you can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 16:31:31
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An international law firm based in Leeds City Centre has an exceptional opportunity for a Professional Indemnity Solicitor to join its highly experienced team.
You will act on behalf of several large corporates and major insurers, and provided with a high-quality caseload, giving you a real chance to build your own reputation in this sector.
This is an ideal role for a professional negligence specialist to join one of the market leading firms in this area in what would be an excellent career move.
The role
You will be involved in an array of professional negligence matters in what is a varied and interesting caseload. You will advise national and international corporations and insurers across a diverse range of sectors.
From architecture to engineering and the legal sector to emerging sectors such as IT and technology. You will be provided excellent support and training.
Offering you the chance to become a fully rounded professional negligence lawyer. The team is skilled in deploying alternative techniques to dispute resolution.
You will gain experienced in mediation and arbitration learning from highly regarded solicitors in this sector. Business development and client contact is a key part of this role, you will be involved in various events and client training.
The candidate The firm is looking for qualified solicitors with experience in professional negligence.
As a guideline they have advised the ideal PQE range is between NQ-2 years PQE, but applications from qualified solicitors outside of this range will also be considered for the role. Applicants with a high level of commercial acumen are encouraged to apply.
The department takes a commercial approach to matters and the team looks for like-minded people to join them. A high level of interpersonal skills are need for the role to build and maintain relationships with clients and the team alike.
How to apply If you would like to apply for this Professional Indemnity Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 11:38:57
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Our client is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer wanting a new challenge.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist team in Manchester that handles a wide range of costs matters, from low-value disputes to complex, high-value litigation across commercial and personal injury cases.
As a Costs Lawyer, you will:
Manage a diverse caseload of costs litigation matters.
Handle both claimant and defendant cost disputes.
Draft costs budgets, bills of costs, points of dispute and replies.
Negotiate settlements and prepare schedules of costs.
Advocate at costs hearings CCMCs.
Provide strategic advice to clients on cost-related issues.
What we are looking for:
At least 5 years' experience in costs litigation.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple cases.
Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Team player with strong communication skills.
Why join them?:
Hybrid working - work flexibly between home and the Manchester office.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Private healthcare and pension scheme.
Life insurance 4x salary and income protection.
Cycle to work and tech schemes.
Discounted gym memberships and retail perks.
If you are an experienced Costs Lawyer in Manchester looking to grow your career in costs litigation, we encourage you to apply.
You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Posted: 2025-04-29 08:24:36
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Are you a Corporate Partner in Leeds looking for something a little bit different? Looking for a role within a firm that prioritise quality of work and client service alongside the wellbeing and career interests of their teams.at of colleagues? Do you want to do great work whilst still having fun and being able to develop your career? If so we should speak!
I am working with a leading national practice who can offer all the above and more.
They have outstanding clients across a range of sectors, including some particularly exciting ones within the technology, media and entertainment sectors.
Ranked tier 1 in the Legal 500 in other locations for corporate law and looking to establish a corporate team in Leeds where their ambition is to become full service within those key sectors.
They are quite open to how this could look however the ideal would be, an individual or team with business development skills and an established name in the corporate market.
Expertise in tech, media and entertainment sectors would be ideal too but isn't essential.
The firm have a supportive and realistic perspective and wouldn't expect a person to join them and but up and running straight away, they know that establishing new teams takes time and would be looking to work with you on this, including in being able to send work from other offices to create a soft landing.
They also have a whole host of people, both in different teams, and different locations, who would proactively work with you to immerse you in their client base.
This innovative firm, who are relatively new to Leeds, they have brought a completely different approach to the market and one that is extremely refreshing.
They believe that their lawyers thrive when they are given the support and space to do so and as a consequence, they don't set high targets.
They want you to be able to be the best that you can for their clients whilst also having the time to get involved in wider activities whether they be training, client development, CSR etc.
Having recruited for them I can genuinely say that this is the case, not just some lovely theory.
To find out more about this unique Corporate Partner opportunity within this unusual and exciting law firm, call Rachael Mann on 0113 4677111 for a confidential conversation or e-mail her at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £100000 - £200000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 11:17:38
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My client is a highly respected law firm with offices across the North and deep roots in Lancashire.
Known for genuine advice and exceptional outcomes, this firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment where people thrive.
Recognized as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm, a Chambers & Partners Leading Firm, and awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024, theyre committed to professional growth and teamwork.
If youre looking for a firm that values authenticity, excellence, and unity, this is an opportunity you dont want to miss.
Lets talk about how you can be part of their success.
The Role
Associate / Senior Associate Insurance (Casualty Team) Manchester
My client is looking for an Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Insurance team based at our Manchester Office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join the Casualty team and progress their career, whilst bringing their skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team.
Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.
This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a diverse caseload of Employer and Public Liability matters, including some Motor Claims.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:
- Managing a varied case load of Defendant Insurance matters, primarily consisting of Public and Employer's Liability claims but potentially including some Motor Claims;
- Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
- Communications with clients, insurers, , opposing solicitors and Courts to progress files;
- Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g.
client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
- Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
- Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, and Court & Tribunal deadlines;
- Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Solicitors management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
- Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing;
- Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events;
- Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
- Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the Firms profile, to drive business growth;
- Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions etc.
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The Person
They are looking for a motivated and skilled lawyer with a strong understanding of Insurance litigation processes who can develop strong relationships and deliver exceptional service to their clients.
They will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:
- qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with at least 4 years + PQE within Insurance;
- demonstrable experience and expert knowledge of Motor, Employers and Public Liability claims is essential;
- previous experience of advising local authorities and dealing with insurers;
- expert knowledge of CPR and Insurance litigation processes;
- previous experience of supervising other advisors, from Solicitors to Paralegals;
- experience of handling large projects and business development activities;
- strong presentation and client handling skills and be commercially astute;
- good knowledge of IT systems, to include all MS Office products and case management systems;
- excellent organisational and communication skills;
- the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- a high level of professionalism and ethical standards
- the ability to supervise, manage, motivate and inspire others effectively;
- the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
- excellent attention to detail;
- align with the Firms values.
The Benefits
Dedicated to supporting their people and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
- Celebration leave
- Ongoing professional development
- Progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Profit share scheme
- Long service awards
- Subsidised tuck shops
- Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
- BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependants)
- Retailer and gym membership discounts
- Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
- Annual Events
This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 9am until 5pm.
Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on operational requirements.
Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 25/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 08:38:04
