Sacco Mann is recruiting for a Transfer of Equity Advisor to join an established firm who are well known across the country, and who have been going from strength to strength in recent years. This role is based in Leeds City Centre, and you will have previous remortgage casework experience within freehold and leasehold matters.
The Role
To manage a caseload of Remortgage Transfer of Equity, dealing with Technical and Legal issues on cases connect to Transfers.
Key Responsibilities
Check titles for Transfer purposes
Draft TR1s and associated paperwork
Input Transfer post such as TR1s and Questionnaires
Correctly interpret court consent orders, separation agreements and solicitor correspondence
Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) & Land Transaction Tax (LTT)
Submit manual SDLT & LTT returns
Deal with restrictions, lease requirements and any other technical or legal issues directly arising from the Transfer of Equity
Offer advice and support on any other technical referrals that are deemed suitable for the role
About You
A minimum of 6 months Remortgage casework experience ideally within freehold and leasehold, who have Title Checking experience
Excellent client communication skills
Great attention to detail
Driven to develop your career in conveyancing further
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave, plus additional bank holidays, your birthday off
Hybrid flexible working
Company bonus scheme
If you are interested in this Transfer of Equity Advisor role in Leeds then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Sacco Mann have been instructed on an excellent opportunity by a respected firm who are looking to bring on board an Operations Manager to lead and develop the Residential Conveyancing department. This role will be suitable for someone with previous team leader experience, ideally within conveyancing.
The Role
To lead and develop the operations of the Residential Conveyancing department and ensure meeting operational objectives and deliver client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop those directly responsible to you so they can achieve their full potential.
Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with clients by attending/holding client meetings, delivering presentations as appropriate, and taking part in client hospitality when required
Develop the service offered to our clients and customers through your drive for process enhancements and service innovation, whilst at the same time managing the cost base.
Implement process changes and enhancements effectively
Continuously work to improve exchange conversion across all teams, with regular analysis of performance and the interrogation of the pipeline
Identify and implement ways to improve the customer experience
Manage complaints effectively ensuring swift and appropriate resolution, in line with our complaint’s procedure
About You
Previous experience as a Team Leader with strong leadership skills
Strong proven operational process management experience ideally within the Residential Conveyancing area
Excellent communicator
Commercial awareness and appreciation of the conveyancing marketplace
Strong interpersonal and client management skills with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave, plus additional bank holidays, your birthday off
Hybrid flexible working
Company bonus scheme
If you are interested in this Operations Manager role in Leeds then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Our client is one of the leading commercial firms in the country and a global provider specialising in legal and business services. They are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor to join their growing commercial team to specialise in the Energy Sector. This role will be based at the firms Leeds office, and they are wanting to hear from established solicitors working within Energy who can deliver high quality work.
The Role
Joining the department, you will be working on your own caseload including some high profile and complex transactions on an international scale. You will be working on regulatory frameworks and commercial contracts including grid connections, power purchase agreements and other route to market contracts. This includes advising on project document associated with renewable, net and low carbon energy generation and storage projects.
Key Responsibilities
Running your own caseload of commercial matters.
Provide legal advice on energy law and regulations.
Draft, review and negotiate energy related contracts and agreements.
Represent clients in negotiations with project counterparties.
Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies in energy projects.
About You
Between 5 – 10 years PQE within a similar discipline (including Hydrogen, Renewables, Nuclear, Solar, low/net zero carbon energy projects).
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues in the energy sector.
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working options
Future career development in a growing and innovative practice area
If you are interested in this Commercial Solicitor role in Leeds then please get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Are you a talented Contentious Construction Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity with a highly regarded national law firm? Our client, a prestigious UK Top 50 firm, is seeking passionate and driven solicitor to join their dynamic Construction Team in Leeds or Sheffield.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with industry-leading experts on a diverse range of contentious construction matters, including adjudications and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, handling complex, high-profile cases for major clients across the construction and engineering sectors.
What’s in it for you?
A firm that values personal development and encourages business development involvement.
A supportive, friendly, and ambitious environment where your career can thrive.
Hybrid working arrangements - to support work-life balance.
Competitive Package – A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
About you
NQ – 8 PQE Contentious construction solicitor.
Strong experience in contentious construction law
A team player with a proactive and ambitious approach
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
How to Apply
For more information on this Contentious Construction Solicitor role in Leeds or Sheffield please contact Rachel Birkinshaw (or another member of our Private Practice team) at Sacco Mann. However, if this role isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Infrastructure Solicitor to join a highly successful residential development team at a leading national commercial law firm in Leeds.
Our client is a full-service law firm and with a strong national and international presence. With a number of offices across the UK and abroad, they are market leaders in real estate, corporate law, banking and finance. Praised for their clear and pragmatic methods of legal advice, this is a great opportunity that should not be overlooked.
This is an exciting time to join a leading residential development team in a brand new role for the department. More importantly, the firm are prepared to consider solicitors from a residential conveyancing background and retrain them into the role.
You will be working for housebuilder clients and the role will include working on infrastructure agreements for matters that arise both and during site development, putting in place the legal arrangements and agreements to allow the developers to lay roads and utility services which serve developments, working with multiple development stakeholders to negotiate agreements and managing client relationships keeping them regularly updated on progress.
The firm pride themselves on their employee care and offer a flexible, hybrid working pattern with scope for progression moving forward.
The successful candidate should be 3+ years' PQE, however, this level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this bracket.
How to apply If you are interested in this Infrastructure Solicitor role in Leeds or would like to find out more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann or another member of the Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website....Read more...
Junior Technical Support Engineer (Hybrid working)
An exciting opportunity for fast-tracked career progression has arisen with a leading IT Service Provider based near Leeds. Specialising Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications & Collaboration technologies and services, this industry leader has expanded rapidly through both organic growth and acquisition, and is in need of several further ambitious IT support analysts to provide technical support to their enterprise scale customers.
You will be a part of an energised and experienced IT support team, providing technical support for a broad range of leading cloud products and services, underpinned by excellent customer service. The business has a strong ethos of upskilling and hiring from within, working closely with you to plan and support your career progression within the organisation right from the outset. Many of the organisations senior technical specialists and managers have progressed rapidly from the service desk.
Please note experience is not essential, training will be provided. However, a keen interest in IT and technology is required.
Role Responsibilities (condensed):
Offer a high level of technical IT support to a variety of clients at second-line level
Ensure incidents are resolved in line with SLAs
Escalate any unresolved issues
Ensure internal documentation is developed and maintained
Learning and development; staying up-to-date and expanding your technical knowledge
Required experience, skills and knowledge
Excellent customer service skills
Keen interest in IT and Technology
Degree in an IT field is desirable
Full UK Driving License
Remuneration:
Salary of up to £24k-£27k PA + 20% shift bonus uplift. Taking total package to circa £32k.
Excellent employment benefits package and supported learning, development and career progression.
Note that this is an onsite based position (near Leeds). Free parking onsite.
Hours of work: 2x day shifts from 7.00am to 7.00pm. 2x night shifts from 7.00pm to 7.00am This will be followed by a 4-day rest period. (Please note, 3 of these shifts can be remote)
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A highly reputable and full-service national law firm are recruiting for a claimant Clinical Negligence Chartered Legal Executive to join their respected and experienced team in Leeds City Centre. This award-winning firm prides itself on the high standards of legal services it provides to a varied and loyal client base. If you are local to Leeds, have experience handling clinical negligence matters and are keen to further your learning with a brilliant team, then this may the role for you.
Joining the department, you will manage a busy caseload of approximately 40 clinical negligence files from instruction through to completion. Much of the work is high value and complex cases, however you will also be running some smaller and straight forward cases. Support from paralegals and secretaries is available to you day to day, and you will be expected to contribute to the firm’s business development.
The firm want to hear from those who are qualified Chartered Legal Executives (Grade C) who have a solid background in running high value clinical negligence matters. You will be passionate about this area of law and will have strong commercial awareness. You will be a confident communicator, organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
You will be joining a truly supportive and collaborative team who will support your future development at the firm.
If you are interested in this Clinical Negligence Chartered Legal Executive role in Leeds then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are working with an award-winning national law firm who are looking to bring in an experienced Chartered Legal Executive to join their Litigation team based in Leeds. This department has a large focus on property litigation, so the firm are looking to see applications from those who can demonstrate solid property litigation experience.
Joining the team, you will be working on a caseload of predominately residential property litigation claims including property damage, nuisance, and trespass, with the odd commercial dispute. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week.
To be considered for this role, you will be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, with 2 – 5 years’ experience within Property Litigation. The firm are looking for someone who is driven to develop their career further within this area of law.
If you are interested in this Property Litigation Chartered Legal Executive role in Leeds then please contact Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Sacco Mann have been instructed on a fantastic Plot Conveyancer role based in Leeds at a full-service and forward-thinking law firm who have a strong national and international presence. The firm are renowned for their practical legal advice and have a strong client base. The firm are happy to consider residential conveyancers who are looking to move away from the standard sales and purchase work, into plot sales where you deal with the lenders and developers only. This is an exciting role to join a market leading residential development team at the firm, who work with the UK’s top property developers and who offer a complete acquisition to disposal service. There is an opportunity to get involved in more commercial work in the future such as infrastructure and residential development.
The Role
You will be working in a team of 18 and working alongside experienced plot conveyancers who complete on thousands of plot sales every year. You will work on a manageable caseload of between 20 – 30 completions per month and will have support from a plot sales assistant. As this is a client-facing role, relationship development is key.
Key Responsibilities
Handling your own caseload and supporting with plot sales transactions, site set up, part exchanges and infrastructure matters
Working closely with developers
Providing advice to clients and progressing sales
About You
Previous experience within residential conveyancing for at least 2 years, plot sales experience isn’t required as full training will be provided
Experience of running a busy caseload
Enthusiastic and driven to develop further
Standout client management skills
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced working environment
What’s in it for you?
Flexible home working opportunities (typically 2 days in the office and 3 from home, however, would consider 1 office day for experienced candidates)
Part time working is considered for experienced candidates who require minimal training
CILEx/CLC sponsorship following a period of time with the firm
Social Events including monthly breakfasts, exercise classes, office celebrations
Lender only contact, giving you more time to spend on casework
If you are interested in this Plot Conveyancer role in Leeds then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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One of Yorkshire's leading practices is looking to grow its corporate team with the addition of a Corporate Partner / Senior Associate
Unlike many appointments at this level, whilst they are ideally looking for a demonstration of ability to look after clients and develop relationships, this is more important than a following of work on day one. There will be work for you to pick up and run with and the hope is that this can be further developed over time, particularly by immersing yourself within the local business community.
The work itself is purely corporate and there is a sophisticated support offer for you, whether that be from a highly established commercial team or needing specialist support with complex tax issues.
The firm has a reputation for being extremely friendly and supportive, put simply people enjoy being there and tend to stay a long time.
If you are looking for a career move, where you can have a good degree of autonomy, work in a supportive environment but there is still plenty of scope for progression then get in touch now.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Leeds based Corporate Partner / Senior Associate role, or would like to find out more about this or other senior and partner appointment opportunities please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Are you a commercial solicitor looking to take your career to the next level? A leading commercial law firm is seeking an ambitious and experienced Commercial Partner to help drive the growth of their Leeds office.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the firm’s commercial offering within the city and wider region. You will be joining a well-established national team, who already advise a high-calibre client base that includes multinational corporations, SMEs, and entrepreneurs across a broad spectrum of commercial matters within both the private and public sector.
What They’re Looking For:
✔ A proven track record in commercial law, which could include experience in areas such as contracts, procurement, IP, IT, data protection, and corporate governance. ✔ The ability to bring or develop client relationships and contribute to business growth. ✔ Leadership skills, with the desire to mentor and build a team around you. ✔ A collaborative and strategic approach that aligns with the firm’s ethos of innovation, excellence, and client-focused service.
What’s on Offer?
The chance to spearhead the development of the Leeds commercial team and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking firm. • High levels of autonomy, allowing you to shape your practice, work with the clients you choose, and structure your fee approach in a way that works for you. • A strong support network, both locally and nationally, to ensure you have the resources you need to succeed. • A highly competitive remuneration package with excellent benefits, tailored to your individual business case—there’s no cap on your potential earnings.
If you’re a Commercial Solicitor in Leeds ready for a leadership role within a firm that values ambition, expertise, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 4677111 or at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
Are you a Family Law specialist looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Partner to play a key role in expanding its High Net Worth Family Law offering across the North from their Leeds office.
This is a fantastic chance to take the lead in developing a market-leading family law practice, working alongside a nationally recognised team. The firm already represents high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals on complex and high-value family matters, including divorce, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and private children law disputes.
What They’re Looking For:
✔ A strong track record in high-net-worth family law, particularly in financial remedy cases and private children matters. ✔ The ability to bring or develop client relationships and contribute to the firm’s business growth. ✔ Leadership skills, with the ambition to build and mentor a team around you. ✔ A strategic and client-focused approach, aligning with the firm’s commitment to excellence and discretion.
What’s on Offer?
The chance to establish and lead a high-net-worth family law team within a well-regarded firm. • Significant autonomy, allowing you to develop your practice, shape client relationships, and structure fees in a way that works for you. • A strong support network, with access to top-tier colleagues and resources both locally and nationally. • A highly competitive remuneration package with excellent benefits, tailored to your business case—there is no limit to your potential earnings.
If you’re a Family Law Solicitor in Leeds ready for a senior leadership role within a firm that values ambition, expertise, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
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Are you a seasoned Commercial Property Solicitor looking for the next step in your career? A leading commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Partner to join its dynamic and growing Leeds office.
They pride themselves on delivering exceptional legal services with a client-focused approach. As a Commercial Property Partner, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a fabulous national team who service a diverse client base, including investors, developers, landlords, and corporate occupiers, across a range of high-profile real estate transactions.
What They Are Looking For:
✔ Someone with a strong track record in commercial property law, who is looking to join a team where they can contribute to the next wave of development
✔ Established client relationships and the ability to generate new business. ✔ The leadership skills to mentor and develop junior team members. ✔ A collaborative mindset, aligning with our values of teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
What They Offer:
The opportunity to assist in the growth of their Leeds, and national, real estate team
A supportive and inclusive firm culture with a commitment to professional development at all levels.
Considerable autonomy, whether that be around how you can work with your clients, how much you charge them, who you can work with etc.
High quality support structure and genuine interest and support from others within the business locally and nationally.
A highly competitive remuneration package and excellent benefits, with no limit to where you can take this role. Any offers will be shaped around the individual’s business case but can be substantial.
If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor in Leeds ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and client success, whilst very much looking after it’s people we’d love to hear from you.
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Are you looking for a role that is genuinely varied, intellectually stimulating and interesting? Something that will regularly take you out of your comfort zone but will offer a really rewarding career opportunity? If so this Regulatory Lawyer (Healthcare) role in Leeds City Centre could be for you so read on……
This Regulatory Lawyer (Healthcare) role is to join a team to provide advice and support to health, social care, education and housing organisations across the public and independent sector. Working with a strong base of colleagues who work around the firms national base of offices they work flexibly and are also very open alternative working patterns.
The role will involve advising clients on a range of health, social care and education issues, both contentious and non-contentious. Matters include management of complex litigation in the Court of Protection, human rights, inquests, mental health, safeguarding, patient safety, serious incident response, complaints and disputes, HSE/CQC inspection and enforcement, education, children law and challenges to decision-making within health and social care.
On a day to day basis you would have the following responsibilities:
Manage your own varied caseload of both advisory and litigation matters;
Conduct advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals;
Active involvement in client care and business development.
It’s not necessary for you to have directly aligned experience as the work is so varied, if you have touched upon some of the above that’s fantastic, but if not hey are looking for an interest in the sector, whether that be health, social care law and/or education law. This interest needs to be real but can be demonstrated in ways other than your current legal experience. Possibly as a result of family connections, the desire to work in social sectors where there you get to ‘ feel good’ about the work you are doing, that you are making a difference! They will need to feel that you can work effectively as part of a team, are a lateral thinking but have an eye for details and technical matters, and that you have a desire to learn! On top of this those who thrive are also commercial and practical.
The firm offers a lot in return in addition to the excellent and interesting work, they are multi award winning, including for employee engagement, genuinely demonstrate a care towards their colleagues and work in a really collective way. As mentioned already, they are hugely flexible but have a strong career structure and rewards package.
To find out more about this interesting and challenging opportunity confidentiality contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 4677111 or at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com
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Are you a seasoned Pensions Solicitor looking for the next step in your career? A leading commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Pensions Partner to join its dynamic and growing Leeds office.
They pride themselves on delivering exceptional legal services with a client-focused approach. As a Pensions Partner within their Leeds office , you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly regarded national team, spearheading their development within the city and wider region. They are looking for someone who is comfortable advising trustees, employers, and financial institutions on a broad range of pensions matters, from regulatory compliance to scheme restructuring and risk management.
What They Are Looking For:
✔ Someone with a strong track record in pensions law, who is looking to join a team where they can contribute to the next phase of development. ✔ Established client relationships and the ability to generate new business or bring existing relationships with them. ✔ The leadership skills to mentor and develop junior team members as a team is grown around them. ✔ A collaborative mindset, aligning with their values of teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
What They Offer:
The opportunity to assist in the growth of their Leeds and national pensions team. • A supportive and inclusive firm culture with a commitment to professional development at all levels. • Considerable autonomy, whether that be around how you work with your clients, fee structures, or practice development. • A high-quality support structure and genuine interest and support from others within the business, both locally and nationally. • A highly competitive remuneration package and excellent benefits, with no limit to where you can take this role. Offers will be shaped around the individual’s business case and can be substantial.
If you’re a Pensions Solicitor in Leeds ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and client success—whilst ensuring its people are well-supported—we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 4677111 or at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
A well-established national law firm is looking to recruit a Housing Litigation Solicitor to join its outstanding team in Leeds. It's an exciting time to join this growing practice.
The work will involve a broad, yet complex range of Housing Litigation although there will be a focus on disrepair matters. Clients will predominantly include a number of large, registered providers of social housing, but the team does also manage housing matters on behalf of other organisations such as local authorities. Whilst the focus will be on disrepair, you will also get exposure to claims relating to injunctions, breach of tenancy, possession claims, service charge disputes and more.
You will be joining a growing department and will be working alongside experienced Solicitors so will be highly supported and you will gain exposure to high quality work helping you develop and grow as a litigator.
Whilst Housing Litigation experience is desirable, candidates with experience in other areas of litigation, who are interested in joining a major national law firm, should certainly get in touch.
The firm is seeking a Solicitor with NQ-4 years PQE who is hardworking, passionate about this area of law and dedicated to providing exceptional services to clients. The firm has a warm and collegiate working environment and so they are looking for a genuine team player, with a fine-tuned commercial approach.
This role offers a considerable career opportunity within a firm that has a really collaborative and genuinely friendly and supportive approach in a lovely first class working environment.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this Housing Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711 or ask to speak to another member of the Private Practice team. 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.
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Are you an experienced Banking Solicitor looking for a chance to develop your career and make a name for yourself in the field? Would you like to contribute to the further growth of an already successful department? If so, this role in Leeds could be the one for you. Our client is a multi-award winning Legal 500 firm with an excellent reputation for the services it provides. The firm's distinguished Banking team is looking to expand its offering and bring on an experienced Solicitor who can focus on corporate banking matters. The team handles high-quality work on behalf of an impressive client base, however at the minute, the team has a heavy focus towards property work and is ideally looking to further the corporate banking offering, meaning this caseload would have a focus in that area. This role could also be ideal for someone wanting to remove a glass ceiling, someone with a strong base of experience in which they are confident who is looking to push their name forward. There is significant support available in developing the work, and the existing partners have contacts but simply don't have time to do the work so have held back from that part of the market, however with the right person in place they can reignite these contacts for the benefit of both the team and whoever it is that joins them, making this a fairly unique and really career enhancing role.
Our client envisages the successful Banking Solicitor to be at least 4 years' PQE but it could be someone already p to partner level providing the business case is strong enough, you will need to have experience running either a broad Banking caseload or be more specialised within corporate banking specifically. This is given purely as a guideline however and if you fall outside of this, you are still encouraged to apply. Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates, and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more about this Banking Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Insolvency solicitor to join a leading international firm. Our client has won various awards and is recruiting new talent to join their Insolvency and restructuring team in the Leeds City Centre office.
In this role, with the support of a great team, you will be working on your own caseload of insolvency and restructuring matters (mainly non contentious). You will be working alongside one of the key Partners, who is based in Leeds, alongside the wider team on a national basis. Within this role you will be working with across various industries (some regulated), on specialist, complex and high-value cases, dealing with boards of directors at major corporates (e.g. international airlines). The team also works in the niche and technical area of special administrations. You will be joining a vibrant and hard-working team.
The firm is ideally looking for someone with around 2+ years PQE within insolvency and restructuring and are looking for someone driven with a can-do attitude. This reference to PQE is given solely as a guide and Insolvency lawyers outside of the bracket are encouraged to get in touch – the team is extremely busy and plans to grow further so will consider applicants with a range of experience levels – from recently qualified right through to Director / Partner.
If you would like to apply for this role then contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711 or ask to speak to another member of Private Practice team. To hear about the other opportunities then please visit our website or contact one of our consultants. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
A leading first rate law firm with offices throughout the North of England are seeking an ambitious Development Solicitor with upwards of 4 years PQE to join their Leeds office. This firm have continued to perform really well over the last 12months in many sectors. As a result of their unrivalled relationships with Housebuilders they are looking to expand their sizeable Housing department in Leeds and would love to hear from property lawyers with the relevant experience!
This is a unique opportunity to be able to act on behalf of national and regional housebuilders but also work with landowners and public authorities on a range of social housing and residential development regeneration projects. This opportunity therefore will give your career great exposure to a full range of top quality Housing matters.
The Role
Comprising of Partners, Directors and Associates, the stellar housing team will support and mentor you whilst you complement them in achieving team goals developing and expanding the work on offer within this housing department to residential developers.
Working on behalf of impressive regional and national clients, you will benefit from a hugely diverse workload from site acquisitions, developments and disposals carrying out due diligence and reporting. You will be adept at drafting reports, contracts, options, building leases, promotion agreements, transfers and overage agreements, as well as post acquisition matters i.e. preparing for the sale of completed residences.
The Ideal Candidate
With excellent career prospects on offer within the housing department, you will be team driven as well as client focused, looking after their best interests in the most effective and agile way is paramount.
Naturally you will have a strong background in another Housing or Residential Conveyancing department. Strong housebuilder experience is highly desired and exposure to plot sales and new build matters is favorable.
Apart from your excellent technical skills, you must be adept at organising your time in the most impactful way, especially when faced with challenging timescales, consistently ensuring that the quality of advice and service you deliver is second to none. Our client has the unrivalled and excellent relationships they do with Housebuilder clients as a result of their efficiency and high standards of service. They therefore a Housing Solicitor who will join the team and fit into this model of excellent service.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this Development Solicitor role in Leeds or would like to hear more about it, please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 245 338 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Are you a Private Client Partner or Senior Solicitor looking to lead a department? If so this opportunity within a high-quality commercial law firm in Leeds could suit and offers something a little special.
This well liked, award winning, high performing firm are looking for an established senior Private Client lawyer who is confident in dealing with commercial clients and focusing on high net worth work. Whilst they are looking for someone with a track record in managing and developing clients, they have a superb client base for you to work with. They act on a lot of corporate transactions where support from a private client perspective is needed. As the firm currently don’t have a presence within Private Client this is lost opportunity to the practice, and having someone who can take on this work would be an immediate win for them. As with most recruits at this level, they would of course be interested in someone who can bring work in, with the support of a highly commercial firm that have strong infrastructure. However, with the corporate support work, and their extensive contacts amongst other professionals including accountants and referrers, everything is set up for success and you wouldn’t be needing to create the kind of business case that other firms would probably expect.
The environment that you would find yourself working within is highly collegiate and supportive, the quality of the lawyers is exceptional across the board and the infrastructure and support has been invested in too. This really is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to spread their wings, it would particularly suit a high-net-worth private client lawyer who would like to point to something and be able to say ' I created that!'
It's impossible to get across the nature of this opportunity in writing, if you were not even thinking of moving but this has just caught your eye do give me a call, opportunities like this don't come up often !
To find out more about this exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Partner / Senior Solicitor within Private Client work in Leeds contact Rachael Mann today on 0113 467 7111.....Read more...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Construction Partner to join an award winning growing firm based in Leeds. This prestigious firm is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and is a well-respected firm within the legal sector. Our client has a brilliant reputation for handling exceptionally high quality work as well as delivering a fantastic service. The next stage in their development would be the recruitment of a dedicated construction lawyer , this work is currently serviced by other departments and they are keen to develop a distinct team that will closely with others across the firm.The Role
The work there will be to take on contentious and non-contentious caseload with the view to developing this area further. There is plenty of scope within their existing client base as they really aren't capitalising upon their contacts or positively promoting the work.
You would work closely with the firm's commercial property, corporate and commercial teams and they will be fully supportive of you.
The firm has significant contacts within the development sector - both commercial and residential.
You should be able to work independently on a wide case load however help and support will be provided where needed and there are plenty of people happy to help with the marketing. The practice doesn't operate under strict profit centres and as a consequence there is a genuine collective spirit and support.
They would support you in continually developing your technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvements in all areas of work as part of the long term development plan for the firm.
The Candidate
This role could suit someone who feels that there is glass ceiling above them and wants something where there is a clear run to partnership and the opportunity to run and lead a team, alternatively it could be suitable for someone much more senior but with contacts or work that they could bring with them
You should be a confident individual keen to develop yourself and your career.
It's key that you have strong skills within the construction work as you will be working with some high profile clients.
You will need to be a tenacious and passionate individual who is committed to delivering a first class service to clients at all times.
It's also important that you are someone who works well within a collegiate environment and are self-motivated as the firm place a great deal of trust in their lawyers and offer a lot of autonomy, which of course being supportive.
The Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to build your career with a leading practice as there is a clear view for partnership
There is a really positive environment within the firm, and genuinely supportive colleagues.
Strong financial remuneration and package with a lot of independence and autonomy.
How to apply If you are interested in this Construction Partner role, or would like to find out more about the opportunity please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge or perhaps looking for a new role to make that step towards partnership or with a clear run at it? If you have a track record of developing work, or perhaps a following of clients and are looking to join a firm that has untapped potential then this could be the role for you. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Partner in a strong regional firm in Leeds. Our client is based in Leeds city centre and have an excellent reputation as being an 'employer of choice'. They have been established for over 30 years and are recognised as being one of the top 100 firms in the North, being recognised across a wide range of commercial disciplines by the Legal 500 and Chambers guides.
The firms' client base is varied ranging from SMEs to larger national companies that are regional, national and international. They have a considerable reputation and contacts within the technology sector, and ae keen to speak to people with a particular interest in this.
They not only attend and sponsor events within the sector but also run extremely well attended seminars and recognised awards that they run.
They could recruit either :
A mid-level Solicitor – someone with a strong base of commercial experience and looking for a practice that will offer them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the clients and be happy to get to know the clients and spend time with them. The firm would work with you to help you develop your client skills both from a technical and a relationship perspective, with a view to you becoming a go to contact for them and over time taking a leadership role with them. There are clear partnership opportunities, and the firm would be committed to developing you in this direction.
A Senior / Partner Level Solicitor - as you would expect, if they recruit at a more senior level they would be looking not only for established technical expertise but also a proven track record of dealing with clients. Ideally you will have a contact base, or a history of having generated work within your existing practice as they would be looking for you to get involved in this alongside the existing Partner and in conjunction with the wider office, and with the help of their BD and marketing team.
Whatever your level of experience, there is plenty of opportunity. They handle interesting work and there are a lot of internal opportunities that they are not able to capitalise upon at the moment, put simply they just don’t have the manpower to do so. If you are looking to push your career forward this could be an excellent option.
Whatever your level you will find a collegiate environment, not just within the team but also across the office, you will also find a firm that is experiencing year on year growth, and one that respects and looks after their clients. It’s also a firm that likes to have fun and create a positive and enjoyable working environment. They offer strong back-office support and infrastructure; in fact, it is akin to much larger firms but within an environment where you contribution will be visible and rewarded.
Remuneration will obviously depend on your level and what you have to offer, however this is an important piece of recruitment for them and they will be highly competitive.
If you are interested in this Commercial Partner role, Rachael Mann is more than happy to have a confidential discussion and share more information with you. She can be contacted on 0113 4677111 or at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com....Read more...
Have you hit a glass ceiling in your current firm? Fancy a new challenge? Do you like the idea of leading and developing a Commercial Litigation offer in the Leeds office of an international practice? Our client is a leading international law firm with an outstanding reputation for its services across the UK. The award-winning firm is looking for a tenacious and talented individual to develop and lead the Commercial Litigation team in Leeds, an outstanding opportunity for anyone looking to take their career to the next level. The sky really is the limit in terms of where this role could take you. Developing work from the firm's existing client base means that you will be heavily involved with other teams and offices from day one, allowing you to really become part of the firm from the offset. Moreover, the firm is really committed to developing its Commercial Litigation presence in Leeds and so will provide all the support and resources necessary to help you achieve this. This really is an unmissable opportunity for anyone looking to make that step up and become the key figure in the success of a department.
Taking over the Commercial Litigation presence in Leeds means you will have plenty of chance to network with potential clients and build a base of contacts for both yourself and the department. Furthermore, since the firm has such successful corporate and commercial departments with a great network of existing clients, including PLCs and other household names, these provide a relatively untapped base for you to market to for Commercial Litigation work. The firm handle some incredibly high-profile, high-value cases, so the work flowing into the Commercial Litigation department would be of an excellent quality. In addition, the firm have a highly innovative approach, whether that be to funding or in the way that they deliver the service itself, they always ensure that there is the right back up and support as well, leaving you to undertake the work that will really challenge you and your team.
Our client envisages the successful candidate to have 8 or more years' PQE, however this has been given as an approximate guide and our client is happy to consider applications from candidates who fall outside of this range, but who can demonstrate the relevant knowledge and experience needed. Our client is also happy to consider applications from candidates who may have specialised in a more niche area of commercial litigation, as well as those who have a more general background in this sector. It is an exciting stage for the firm and is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level. So if you are looking for a role that offers more than just your everyday duties, whether you are looking for a partnership opportunity, or already a partner and looking to spread your wings, why not apply now? Also, if you wanted to bring a team this is certainly something that they would be keen to talk to you about. How to Apply: If you are interested in this Commercial Litigation Partner role, or would like to find out more about the opportunity please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
This role offers significant career opportunity to a Pensions Solicitor looking to take on a senior role within the Leeds office of an impressive global law firm.
Joining this highly regarded team, you will work on a national basis but be based in the Leeds office so that you can assist with the delivery of support and supervision to more junior lawyers. This, together with the volume and quality of work that the undertake makes this an appealing opportunity for those who are perhaps wanting to move from London for lifestyle reasons but are worried about the impact this could have on their work life.
The Role
From day one you will be dealing with an array of tasks, this will include involving corporate support work, advising scheme trustees, and advising corporates. On top of this you will have the opportunity to branch out into pension litigation if you wish.
The role delivers a diverse work environment and gives you the ability to gain experience in all aspects quickly whether related to the technical aspects of the role or wider commercial aspects.
You will be working as a part of a team that performs highly and is very cohesive.
It would be ideal if you have already had experience of supporting and developing more junior colleagues. However, if that’s something that you are looking to get exposure in, and you have sufficient experience to be able to do so they will support you in developing this still. Whilst this firm deliver great technical training, they also provide fabulous skills-based support.
The Candidate
Let’s face it, there aren’t many Pensions Solicitors around, this practice is alive to that and happy to be open minded about the level that they recruit at, and structure the role and responsibilities to suit.
You could be a senior lawyer already fully confident with your client, technical and team leadership skills, or someone at the earlier stages of your career but looking to push yourself on and position yourself within a team where there will be a clear route to progression. To get the right person they will be as flexible as they can be, but you will need a minimum of 3 or 4 years solid practical experience.
In terms of personality, whilst undeniably a technical area of law and they are looking for someone who can demonstrate a real eye for detail, they are also looking for someone who has a team approach, can see things from a commercial perspective and has a hunger to continue their development. This practice will encourage you to be the best you can possibly be, they provide a fast paced but flexible and supportive environment and are know for their down to earth and friendly approach.
Benefits
The opportunity to work at a leading law firm, with an amazing range of clients and complex work.
A chance to develop yourself and your career with the fantastic training and support on offer along with a vast array of work.
Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working.
If you are relocating assistance will be considered with this.
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for this Pensions Solicitor role in Leeds then contact Rachael Mann or Sophie Linley in the Private Practice Team on 0113 4677111. To hear about the other opportunities we have on then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
If you are looking for a firm and role that can genuinely offer you London quality Commercial Property work but based in Leeds City Centre then read on.
Joining a genuinely international practice with the quality of work often only found in London, this Leeds based Commercial Property Solicitor role is looking for a Lawyer to join their award winning team at anywhere ranging from 4yrs pqe up to 9 or 10 years pqe.
As they handle all aspects of Commercial Property work and have a large team they can offer you either a broad array of work or something more tailored to a niche in which you may have experience or an interest. They act for clients locally, nationally and internationally and genuinely manage those relationships out of the Leeds office, many of whom are household names. Their work spans both the private and public sector and includes investment, development, regeneration, acquisitions and disposals meaning that there should be work that suits your interests.
This is a well structured team and there is support from paralegals and more junior lawyers to ensure that you will be handling work that challenges you instead of getting bogged down with quasi administrative tasks. They are committed to the development of both your technical and wider skills, whether they be client based or managerial allowing you to develop as a really well rounded lawyer. There is plenty of room for ongoing career progression too.
Whilst this Commercial Property Solicitor role is a serious career opportunity they also believe in fostering a collegiate and supportive working environment and one in which people can enjoy themselves and have fun!
This Commercial Property Solicitor role offers first rate work and development and is looking for someone who really wants to forge a strong career within an invigorating environment focussing on first rate Commercial Property work. There is plenty of opportunity to progress for those who demonstrate the commitment to do so.
To find out more about the opportunity contact Rachael Mann or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann in Leeds on 0113 467 7111.....Read more...
