Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £42ph MAXIMUM Join a high street firm in Devon to assist covering a sickness absence on a long term locum basis. Requirement is for an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer to join the firm to assist with a variety of high street private client work. Some on site working essential given paperbased nature of the files (although ad hoc collection/return ok, with the rest remote). Starting ASAP for initial few weeks, with likely extension / full time or min 3 days per week. Position Overview Our client, a high street law firm in Plymouth, is looking for an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team, to cover a sickness absence. It is unknown as yet how long the requirement may be for, but is urgent to start ASAP. As a Private Client Locum, you will carry out a mixed caseload of Wills, Probate, LPAs and general elderly client advice. Ideally a couple of days on site per week would be helpful, but if essential an initial collect and return of files every few weeks/month could work. Responsibilities Assist with a private client caseload. Work autonomously and flexibly. Provide excellent legal advice to clients with a great eye for detail. Requirements 4+ years' experience in private client law. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent fee earning experience. Strong communication and client care skills. Benefits Work with a close knit team. Flexible working hours, outside IR35. Hybrid working available.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £42ph MAXIMUM Join a high street firm in Devon to assist covering a sickness absence on a long term locum basis. Requirement is for an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer to join the firm to assist with a variety of high street private client work. Some on site working essential given paperbased nature of the files (although ad hoc collection/return ok, with the rest remote). Starting ASAP for initial few weeks, with likely extension / full time or min 3 days per week. Position Overview Our client, a high street law firm in Plymouth, is looking for an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team, to cover a sickness absence. It is unknown as yet how long the requirement may be for, but is urgent to start ASAP. As a Private Client Locum, you will carry out a mixed caseload of Wills, Probate, LPAs and general elderly client advice. Ideally a couple of days on site per week would be helpful, but if essential an initial collect and return of files every few weeks/month could work. Responsibilities Assist with a private client caseload. Work autonomously and flexibly. Provide excellent legal advice to clients with a great eye for detail. Requirements 4+ years' experience in private client law. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent fee earning experience. Strong communication and client care skills. Benefits Work with a close knit team. Flexible working hours, outside IR35. Hybrid working available.
Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £42ph MAXIMUM Join a high street firm in Devon to assist covering a recruitment gap on a long term locum basis. Requirement is for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor/Lawyer to join the team to assist with a variety of high street commercial property work. On site requirement ideally, although hybrid/ fully remote working is also possible. Starting in next 2 to 4 weeks / full time or min 3 days per week. Position Overview Our client, a high street law firm in Plymouth, is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Locum Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team, to cover a recruitment gap. As a Commercial Property Locum Solicitor, you will run the files as a standalone Commercial Property Solicitor. Responsibilities Assist with a commercial property caseload. Work autonomously and flexibly. Provide excellent legal advice to clients with a great eye for detail. Requirements 4+ years' experience in commercial property law. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent fee earning experience. Strong communication and client care skills. Benefits Work with a close knit team. Flexible working hours, outside IR35. Hybrid or fully remote working on offer if necessary.
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £42ph MAXIMUM Join a high street firm in Devon to assist covering a recruitment gap on a long term locum basis. Requirement is for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor/Lawyer to join the team to assist with a variety of high street commercial property work. On site requirement ideally, although hybrid/ fully remote working is also possible. Starting in next 2 to 4 weeks / full time or min 3 days per week. Position Overview Our client, a high street law firm in Plymouth, is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Locum Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team, to cover a recruitment gap. As a Commercial Property Locum Solicitor, you will run the files as a standalone Commercial Property Solicitor. Responsibilities Assist with a commercial property caseload. Work autonomously and flexibly. Provide excellent legal advice to clients with a great eye for detail. Requirements 4+ years' experience in commercial property law. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent fee earning experience. Strong communication and client care skills. Benefits Work with a close knit team. Flexible working hours, outside IR35. Hybrid or fully remote working on offer if necessary.
Location: South West Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £50 to £75ph Starting: End December 2026/early January 2027, for one to three months Working pattern: Flexible full or part time / hybrid or on site A leading regional South West law firm is seeking an experienced and Senior Employment Solicitor to join its busy team on an interim locum basis. The position This is a great opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor who is seeking a flexible and remote working role, handling a quality caseload with a well-regarded regional law firm. The role is to assist a busy team, starting end December 2026/early January 2027. The work can be carried out fully remotely, hybrid or on site. Hours can be part or full time (min 21 hours per week) to suit the candidate. The key requirement is that the work needs to be carried out independently, without supervision and by someone who can hit the ground running to pick up and progress matters efficiently. The workload The firm has a strong Employment Law team, which handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, advising both employers and employees. The caseload will include:- drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks; advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissals, discrimination and equality issues, redundancy and restructuring, TUPE and business transfers, absence and performance management, and settlement agreements. The role will also involve handling employment disputes and Employment Tribunal claims, alongside providing practical, commercially focused HR and employment law advice to business clients. Specific expertise also required providing corporate employment support on transactions and projects alongside the firm's Corporate Commercial and Corporate Property teams. The candidate You will be an experienced Solicitor with 6+ years' experience in Employment Law matters. You will have good experience also providing Corporate Employment support. You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive. You will have strong client care skills with a great attention to detail, and fantastic technical ability to be able to pick matters up quickly and progress independently. You will be available end 2026 for an initial month, likely to be extended thereafter. If interested please do apply for further information.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Location: South West Contract Type: Temporary/Locum Salary: £50 to £75ph Starting: End December 2026/early January 2027, for one to three months Working pattern: Flexible full or part time / hybrid or on site A leading regional South West law firm is seeking an experienced and Senior Employment Solicitor to join its busy team on an interim locum basis. The position This is a great opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor who is seeking a flexible and remote working role, handling a quality caseload with a well-regarded regional law firm. The role is to assist a busy team, starting end December 2026/early January 2027. The work can be carried out fully remotely, hybrid or on site. Hours can be part or full time (min 21 hours per week) to suit the candidate. The key requirement is that the work needs to be carried out independently, without supervision and by someone who can hit the ground running to pick up and progress matters efficiently. The workload The firm has a strong Employment Law team, which handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, advising both employers and employees. The caseload will include:- drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks; advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissals, discrimination and equality issues, redundancy and restructuring, TUPE and business transfers, absence and performance management, and settlement agreements. The role will also involve handling employment disputes and Employment Tribunal claims, alongside providing practical, commercially focused HR and employment law advice to business clients. Specific expertise also required providing corporate employment support on transactions and projects alongside the firm's Corporate Commercial and Corporate Property teams. The candidate You will be an experienced Solicitor with 6+ years' experience in Employment Law matters. You will have good experience also providing Corporate Employment support. You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive. You will have strong client care skills with a great attention to detail, and fantastic technical ability to be able to pick matters up quickly and progress independently. You will be available end 2026 for an initial month, likely to be extended thereafter. If interested please do apply for further information.
Location: Dorset - Hybrid, Remote or Office-Based Contract: Locum - Approximately 6 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Hourly Rate: £50-£75 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Property Litigation Locum Solicitor to join a leading commercial law firm in the South West region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property litigation specialist to provide interim support whilst the firm continues its recruitment for a permanent appointment. The Role The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property litigation matters, potentially including: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including breaches of lease, rent arrears and forfeiture. Dilapidations, breaches of covenant and business lease renewals. Easements, rights of way, adverse possession and boundary disputes. Property ownership disputes, including TOLATA matters. Other general commercial property litigation matters. Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 4+ years' PQE in property litigation. Strong experience handling commercial property disputes. Ability to provide assistance on a support basis to the existing team, handling ad hoc matters for them, as well as potentially taking ownership of files in own name and managing independently. Able to work unsupervised. Fantastic team working and communication skills necessary. Available to commence at short notice. Flexible Working Arrangements The firm can accommodate fully remote, hybrid or office-based working . Both full-time and part-time availability will be considered. Hourly rate: £50-£75 , depending on experience. Starting ASAP for circa 6 months. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Dorset - Hybrid, Remote or Office-Based Contract: Locum - Approximately 6 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Hourly Rate: £50-£75 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Property Litigation Locum Solicitor to join a leading commercial law firm in the South West region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property litigation specialist to provide interim support whilst the firm continues its recruitment for a permanent appointment. The Role The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property litigation matters, potentially including: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including breaches of lease, rent arrears and forfeiture. Dilapidations, breaches of covenant and business lease renewals. Easements, rights of way, adverse possession and boundary disputes. Property ownership disputes, including TOLATA matters. Other general commercial property litigation matters. Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 4+ years' PQE in property litigation. Strong experience handling commercial property disputes. Ability to provide assistance on a support basis to the existing team, handling ad hoc matters for them, as well as potentially taking ownership of files in own name and managing independently. Able to work unsupervised. Fantastic team working and communication skills necessary. Available to commence at short notice. Flexible Working Arrangements The firm can accommodate fully remote, hybrid or office-based working . Both full-time and part-time availability will be considered. Hourly rate: £50-£75 , depending on experience. Starting ASAP for circa 6 months. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Location: Cornwall - Office-Based, Hybrid or Fully Remote Contract: Locum - 2/3 Months (Potential extension thereafter) Start Date: Late Dec 2026 / early Jan 2027 Working Hours: Full-Time preference (could consider 4 days pw) Hourly Rate: Circa £50 to £60ph We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution Locum Solicitor to join a well-established law firm in Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist to provide interim support whilst the firm continues its recruitment for a permanent appointment. The Role The successful candidate will independently manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, potentially including: Contentious probate and inheritance disputes. Contractual and commercial disputes. Professional negligence claims. Property and land disputes, including commercial lease renewals. Residential possession proceedings. Debt recovery matters. The role will involve managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including drafting pleadings and other court documents, negotiating settlements, liaising with counsel and attending hearings where required. Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 6+ years' PQE in dispute resolution. Strong experience handling a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters. Ability to manage an existing caseload independently with minimal supervision, as you will be the standalone fee earner handling litigation work at the firm. Excellent client management, drafting and negotiation skills. Availability to commence in late December 2026 or January 2027. Flexible Working Arrangements The firm can accommodate fully remote, hybrid or office-based working, with both full-time and part-time availability considered. The initial assignment will be for approximately 2/3 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on the progress of the firm's permanent recruitment. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Cornwall - Office-Based, Hybrid or Fully Remote Contract: Locum - 2/3 Months (Potential extension thereafter) Start Date: Late Dec 2026 / early Jan 2027 Working Hours: Full-Time preference (could consider 4 days pw) Hourly Rate: Circa £50 to £60ph We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution Locum Solicitor to join a well-established law firm in Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation specialist to provide interim support whilst the firm continues its recruitment for a permanent appointment. The Role The successful candidate will independently manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, potentially including: Contentious probate and inheritance disputes. Contractual and commercial disputes. Professional negligence claims. Property and land disputes, including commercial lease renewals. Residential possession proceedings. Debt recovery matters. The role will involve managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, including drafting pleadings and other court documents, negotiating settlements, liaising with counsel and attending hearings where required. Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 6+ years' PQE in dispute resolution. Strong experience handling a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters. Ability to manage an existing caseload independently with minimal supervision, as you will be the standalone fee earner handling litigation work at the firm. Excellent client management, drafting and negotiation skills. Availability to commence in late December 2026 or January 2027. Flexible Working Arrangements The firm can accommodate fully remote, hybrid or office-based working, with both full-time and part-time availability considered. The initial assignment will be for approximately 2/3 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on the progress of the firm's permanent recruitment. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive, DOE An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality employment law work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage an existing and varied employment law caseload, predominantly advising employer clients, including: Some contentious but mostly non-contentious employment law matters. Providing ongoing employment law advice and support to businesses. Corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE matters. Advising on employment issues arising from business and share acquisitions and disposals. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. Contributing to the continued growth and development of the employment department. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in employment law. Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Essential experience in corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE. Confident managing an employment law caseload independently. Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working remotely. Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with an interest in business development. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and a supportive working environment. The position is fully remote, with quarterly face-to-face team meetings at accessible central locations. Salary circa £45 to £65k.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive, DOE An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality employment law work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage an existing and varied employment law caseload, predominantly advising employer clients, including: Some contentious but mostly non-contentious employment law matters. Providing ongoing employment law advice and support to businesses. Corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE matters. Advising on employment issues arising from business and share acquisitions and disposals. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. Contributing to the continued growth and development of the employment department. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in employment law. Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Essential experience in corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE. Confident managing an employment law caseload independently. Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working remotely. Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with an interest in business development. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and a supportive working environment. The position is fully remote, with quarterly face-to-face team meetings at accessible central locations. Salary circa £45 to £65k.
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join its growing Real Estate team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality commercial property work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage a varied commercial property caseload, including: Sales and purchases of commercial property. Commercial landlord and tenant matters. Refinancing and secured lending. Property development transactions. Corporate support on acquisitions and disposals. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial property, including experience gained with a regional or national law firm. Confident managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision. Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working remotely. Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills. Ability to network, develop business and contribute to departmental growth. An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary of circa £60 to £70k, private medical insurance, company pension and a supportive working environment. The position is fully remote, with flexibility for part-time or reduced hours for the right candidate.
Nov 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join its growing Real Estate team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality commercial property work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage a varied commercial property caseload, including: Sales and purchases of commercial property. Commercial landlord and tenant matters. Refinancing and secured lending. Property development transactions. Corporate support on acquisitions and disposals. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial property, including experience gained with a regional or national law firm. Confident managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision. Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working remotely. Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills. Ability to network, develop business and contribute to departmental growth. An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary of circa £60 to £70k, private medical insurance, company pension and a supportive working environment. The position is fully remote, with flexibility for part-time or reduced hours for the right candidate.
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor with a minimum of 2/3 years' PQE to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality corporate and commercial work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage a varied corporate caseload, including: Share and asset acquisitions and disposals. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Shareholder agreements and general corporate matters. Commercial contracts and partnership/LLP agreements. Corporate funding and banking transactions. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in corporate law. Solid transactional experience across M&A and general corporate matters. Commercially minded, proactive and confident managing matters autonomously. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Ambitious, personable and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the department. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical cover, high-quality work and ongoing professional support. The role is fully remote, with quarterly team meetings in the South West.
Nov 07, 2026
Full time
Location: Fully Remote (UK) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm Salary: Competitive An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor with a minimum of 2/3 years' PQE to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis. The firm offers high-quality corporate and commercial work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role: You will manage a varied corporate caseload, including: Share and asset acquisitions and disposals. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Shareholder agreements and general corporate matters. Commercial contracts and partnership/LLP agreements. Corporate funding and banking transactions. Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships. The Candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in corporate law. Solid transactional experience across M&A and general corporate matters. Commercially minded, proactive and confident managing matters autonomously. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Ambitious, personable and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the department. The Opportunity: The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical cover, high-quality work and ongoing professional support. The role is fully remote, with quarterly team meetings in the South West.