Current Vacancies

Executive summary

Our highly regarded Employment team is looking for a 3-5PQE lawyer to join the team. The role is based in London, with hybrid working arrangements.

You will be a lawyer who is comfortable dealing with all aspects of Employment law. You will be advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as providing transactional/TUPE support. Senior executive experience is desired.

The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top-quality commercial practice or equivalent. You will be a self-starter and able to work on smaller matters with minimal supervision, knowing when to seek support from senior team members. You will be willing to be involved in business development activities to benefit the team and wider firm, and to raise your own profile.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the sustained development and fast growth of the team.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• England and Wales qualified.
• 3-5PQE lawyer with recent experience gained in Employment law.
• Previous experience with City, corporate or boutique employment firms working on respondent and senior executive work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial and client-focused approach.

Personal attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Able to work to tight and demanding deadlines, managing and prioritising as appropriate.
• Able to work within a small and busy team.
• Energetic, proactive and collaborative.
• Calm and efficient under pressure.
• Flexibility towards new technologies.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

Location

Farringdon, London

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Dependent on experience

Working Pattern

Hybrid

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Executive summary

As our firm continues to grow, we are currently looking for a new Paralegal to join our Private Wealth and Succession Planning (PWSP) team. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with a dynamic group of fee-earners on a busy and varied caseload, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a specialist area of law.

Key responsibilities

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

• Providing general matter support by opening new files, managing case administration and maintaining accurate records in Practice Evolve (our Practice Management System).
• Supporting client onboarding by collecting required documentation for KYC checks, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and maintaining accurate records in line with firm procedures.
• Communicating proactively with clients, fee-earners and other support staff to deliver a high standard of client care.
• Assisting with drafting legal documents such as wills, power of attorney trust deeds and related documentation.
• Providing ad hoc support including diary management, coordinating calls, managing emails and taking minutes during internal and external meetings.
• Supporting aspects of business development and assisting with client events.
• Maintaining client and firm spreadsheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information.
• Supporting PWSP fee-earners on key projects and tasks
• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required.
• Assisting with drafting client correspondence or liaising with clients, HMRC or third-party advisors directly
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting with probate applications and estate administration
• Supporting fee-earners with tax planning and estate administration.
• Any financial responsibilities, such as billing, dealing with receipt of funds, payments of liabilities and legacies etc.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A genuine interest in Private Wealth and Succession Planning.
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a paralegal is preferable, but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent administrative and organisational skills.
• A team player who is confident sharing information across a broader team.

Personal attributes

• Consistency.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Sensitivity and discretion handling employee and business data and information.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

Location

Farringdon, London

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Market rate

Working Pattern

Hybrid

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Executive summary

We are currently looking for a new Paralegal role to join our growing legal Real Estate Finance (REF) department. Our REF department is bolstered by a separate Banking team. This is a permanent position and will sit within REF. It is a great opportunity to work alongside fee-earners and client with a busy, varied practice to gain valuable experience.

Key responsibilities

• General matter support and Practice Evolve (our Practice Management System) filing to support the team with administrative tasks.
• Companies House Registrations.
• Assisting with the preparation and drafting of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other transactional documents.
• Support lawyers on key projects and tasks.
• Write first drafts, proofread and amend legal agreements, advice notes, letters and other documents.
• Conducting legal research and due diligence to support various banking transactions, including loan agreements, corporate finance, and real estate finance.
• Managing and organising client files, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accurately filed.
• Assisting with the transactional closing process from the initial filing to closing.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent administrative and organisational skills.
• A team player who is confident sharing information across a broader team.
• This role will suit a junior professional who is not looking to complete their LPC or SQE studies immediately.
• Previous experience in a legal Real Estate Finance team is preferable.

Personal attributes

• Consistency.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Sensitivity and discretion handling employee and business data and information.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

Location

Farringdon, London

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Market rate

Working Pattern

Hybrid

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Executive summary

We are looking for a day one Director (partner level role) with a growing practice and a clear upward trajectory over the past three years or a seasoned property and finance lawyer with a proven track record in real estate finance and corporate lending, supported by portable client relationships.

In both cases, you’ll bring: a clear strategy to drive growth and expand the practice, experience in leading teams or managing junior lawyers and a commercial mindset and collaborative leadership style.

You will be working directly with our Head of Real Estate Finance, Ann Ebberson, and our Head of Banking, Ajoy Bose-Mallick. The role is based in our London office in Farringdon.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing relationships with banks, alternative lenders, developers, and corporates
• Driving business development and mentoring junior lawyers
• Collaborating across departments to deliver seamless, multi-disciplinary advice
• Contribute to the firm culture and lead by example

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Established Real Estate Finance Partner or Director
• Proven record of developing and maintaining client relationships
• Experience managing complex finance transactions
• Experience acting for specialist funders on secured loan originations
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle challenging clients and tight deadlines without compromising on quality
• Willingness to collaborate with team members and supervise junior members of the team
• Strong attention to detail and technical ability
• Flexible as regards to time and duties
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices

Location

Farringdon, London

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Market rate

Working Pattern

Hybrid

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Executive summary

We are looking for a 4+ PQE Senior Associate to join our fast-paced and highly regarded Real Estate Finance team. The role is based in our London office in Farringdon.

The successful candidate will have excellent academics or equivalent skills and will have gained experience from a top quality commercial practice. You will be a self-starter and able to work on matters with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property finance matters, including acquisitions, investment, bridging, and development finance.
• Ensure proactive and efficient case management from start to finish, following the firm’s processes with a good awareness of compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with lender panel clients and associated professionals, fostering trust and reliability.
• Strong stakeholder communication, maintaining communication with investors, lenders, and property managers.
• Identify and develop new client relationships in the commercial lending market.
• Represent the firm at networking events to promote services.
• Serve as an ambassador for the firm, enhancing the firm’s reputation in the market.
• Demonstrate excellent commercial knowledge, proactivity, and collaboration.
• Have an ability to work to tight and demanding deadlines with a calm and efficient manner.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE.
• Good experience working in a fast passed Real Estate or Real Estate Finance team.
• Strong technical skills and able to handle a caseload independently.
• Previous experience acting for specialist funders on secured loan originations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Interest in business development and building client relationships.
• Ability to handle challenging clients and tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Willingness to collaborate with team members and supervise junior members of the team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks running in parallel with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and technical ability.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Flexibility towards new technologies and changes in working practices.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.

Location

Farringdon, London

Perm/FTC

Permanent

Salary

Market rate

Working Pattern

Hybrid

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