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Emma joined Chadwick Nott in 2020. She is an experienced legal recruiter, having spent a number of years as a paralegal, whilst also carrying out her training with CILEx. She focuses on recruiting solicitors for firms in the South West and South Wales.

Hannah joined Chadwick Nott in 2022 following almost a decade of working in law firms in Exeter. In her previous role Hannah worked as a Practice Manager responsible for all HR and Recruitment and is therefore able to offer her own experiences and insight from a clients&rsquo; perspective. She has excellent market knowledge covering the SW region. Hannah is incredibly passionate about recruitment and recruits lawyers at all levels from NQ to Partner level focusing on not just Devon and Cornwall, but also the wider South West and South Wales market.

Briony has amassed more than 15 years of legal recruitment experience with Chadwick Nott built across South West England, South Wales and the Midlands. Her area of expertise is Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal recruitment. She has developed strong relationships with law firms of all sizes across the regions. Prior to recruitment, Briony studied Law at Cardiff University and followed this with working for the Independent Police Complaints Commission in Cardiff.

Residential Property Solicitor Gloucestershire - Beautiful Cotswolds Location All LevelsWe are assisting a well established firm in their recruitment for a residential property solicitor. This residential property solicitor will have experience in residential property and comfortable with managing your own residential property caseload.The successful residential property solicitor will be managing a caseload of sales, purchases, re-mortgaging, transfers of equity and development for a busy client base.You will be joining a firm who are very established but have moved into the Gloucestershire area. This is an exciting time for someone to join and build something new from this office. This firm have lots of work available and are very busy.There is a competitive salary on offer, along with a comprehensive benefits package.Please contact Emma Lester for a confidential chat on:(T) 0117 917 1529(M) 07778047719(E) <a href="mailto:emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk">emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>Please also feel free to link in with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalester/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalester/</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Residential Property Solicitor

Private Client Lawyer - Wiltshire Salary competitive dependant on experience An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established multi office practice with an outstanding reputation in the Southwest market. With multiple offices, this position will be based in their Malmesbury office. You can expect a broad and varied caseload of Private Client matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Court of Protection, Deputyships, Trusts and Estates administration. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a key member of a well-established team acting for a variety of clients on a broad range of high-quality private client work. The successful candidate must be able to listen to client needs sensitively and fairly, and provide clear, supportive, and careful guidance to help deliver the best outcome for them. You should be IT literate with exceptionally strong communication skills and be able to work effectively independently. On offer is a competitive salary and attractive benefits package at a collegiate firm working on high quality work in a beautiful part of the country with a commitment to a healthy work life balance. For more information on this exceptional opportunity please contact Hannah Somers (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943 574 (e) <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk">hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Private client 3 + Malmesbury

Private Client SolicitorBovey Tracey, DevonSalary dependant on experienceOur client, a Legal 500 rated firm, are currently seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their highly regarded and successful team.This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest legal practices in the Southwest, with offices based across a number of locations in Devon.Due to the growth within the team the firm are open to considering applications from candidates of all levels of PQE ranging from NQ to more senior fee-earners.The successful candidate must possess the experience and ability to manage an existing caseload with the ambition and desire to build their own clients over time.As an integral member of this well-established team, you will be responsible for advising on a range of matters, including preparations of Wills and Trusts, inheritance tax planning and probate &amp; estate administration.The ideal candidate should be technically proficient and an excellent communicator able to demonstrate strong developing relationships with both clients and colleagues.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team. On offer is a market leading salary along with a competitive benefits package and hybrid working.For more information about this exciting role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) 0117 917 1929(m) 07435 943574(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk *Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Private Client Solicitor

Head of Residential ConveyancingExeterSalary DOEA well-established law firm in Exeter with an outstanding reputation, is seeking an experienced residential property solicitor to join its expanding team as Head of Residential Conveyancing.The role will involve handling a wide range of residential property matters from initial instruction to post completion. The existing caseload will include a mix of residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases, leasehold, remortgages, new build work and transfers of equity.Experience in commercial property is also desired but isn't essential and applicants with residential property experience only are still encouraged to apply.In addition to fee-earning, as Head of Department you will be responsible for supervising and managing the conveyancing team and maintaining good working relationships with estate agents, brokers and lenders.On offer is a market leading salary with competitive benefits and the opportunity to work at a progressive and forward-thinking firm who encourage career growth and business development initiatives.Perhaps you're looking to relocate for a better work life balance or simply, seeking a new challenge? Either way, my client would be keen to speak with you. For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) 0117 917 1929(m) 07435 943574(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Head of Residential Conveyancing, Exeter 

Family Solicitor - Tiverton Our client is seeking a motivated and passionate Family Solicitor with at least 2 years' post qualification experience in Family Law to join the Tiverton office of this thriving and award-winning West Country practice. The successful candidate can expect to be working on a broad and varied mix of matrimonial, financial remedy and private children matters. You must be able to independently manage your own caseload working with minimal supervision. It would be an advantage to be on the Family Law Panel and to be Resolution accredited, but this is not a necessity for the role. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established collegiate practice that is very much in growth mode with some excellent growth plans for 2024. To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott on 0117 917 1929 / 07435 943 574 or <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk">hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Family Solicitor - Tiverton

Corporate Solicitor Location: Bristol TIER 1 CORPORATE TEAM We have been instructed by a top 50 UK Law firm who are looking to expand their Tier 1 Corporate team. Not only has this firm been ranked highly by the Legal 500, but they have also recently been awarded a platinum accreditation by Investors in people in recognition of the firm's investment in it's employees. The Corporate team have been awarded a Tier one recognition acting for a high quality client base on a wide range of corporate matters to include M&amp;A, capital markets, private equity, reorganisations, joint ventures and investment funds. The team is looking for a bright, driven and ambitious Corporate Solicitor of 1 + PQE to join them who has had the benefit of solid Corporate M&amp;A transactional work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding firm that is well known as a market leader, to manage a case load of high-quality matters, within a supportive team. The salary is highly competitive, progression is clear and achievable. There is a comprehensive benefits package together with flexible working policies in place. If you would like any further information, please call Hannah Somers for a confidential conversation on 0117 917 1929 or 07435 943 574 or contact via e-mail to <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk">hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Corporate Solicitor - Bristol

Corporate Tax Lawyer - Bristol A Top 50 UK law firm is looking to expand their Tier 1 Corporate Tax Team. The team are recognised for their exceptional tax planning advice on inbound investments, fund formation, real estate transactions and corporate restructurings. The team works with a wide variety of client inclusive of national and international clients. This opportunity would be ideal for someone working at a city firm looking to relocate, or maybe someone who is already working for a national practice but looking to step their career to the next level. The team has an excellent reputation for national and international work for a wide range of clients. They undertake corporate tax work in a standalone capacity and is not merely ancillary to the firm's corporate and real estate teams. Of course you'll be involved in supporting other teams but you'll relish the opportunity to work on standalone tax matters too. You'll be working within one of the largest tax teams in the region. The package on offer for the role is highly competitive within the region and you'll be well rewarded for your efforts. This firm is invested in providing a well-balanced, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to legal services. For more information and to see a full job description please contact Hannah Somers (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943 574 (e) <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk">hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Corporate Tax Lawyer - Bristol

Real Estate Associate - Bristol Are you a driven and experienced Real Estate Solicitor seeking a new challenge looking to deal with city-quality work from a Bristol base? Our client is a very well-regarded commercial law firm with impressive offices in central Bristol who are seeking a 3 + solicitor to join their Chambers rated Real Estate where you can expect to collaborate with leading commercial clients. The successful Real Estate Solicitor can expect to work closely with an exceptional team of leading Partners providing a full spectrum of transactional and advisory real estate services, with a focus on the commercial real estate sector. With an impressive client base which includes institutional investors, private and public property companies, banks, developers, public sector organizations, corporate occupiers, and high-net-worth individuals a Real Estate Associate in the Bristol market would be hard placed to find a better opportunity. My client is offering a top market rate salary together with a competitive benefits package and hybrid working. if you would like to learn more about this opportunity or other opportunities in the market, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk">hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Real Estate Associate - Bristol

Real Estate Solicitor - Bournemouth We are working on this excellent opportunity for a real estate solicitor to join a leading real estate team in Bournemouth. As the successful real estate solicitor, you will be working on a real estate finance caseload. This role would suit a newly qualified solicitor who is hoping to qualify into real estate finance. Working on behalf of banks, building societies and financial institutions, you will be managing real estate transactions by representing the lender. As the successful real estate solicitor, you will be able to show experience in real estate finance - either in your training contract or PQE. If you have had real estate finance experience as part of a wider real estate caseload, please still apply. There is a great salary and package for the right person. This firm pride themselves on their career progression framework and can offer hybrid working. For more information, please contact Emma Lester at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1529 (m) 07778047719 (e) <a href="mailto:emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk">emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Real Estate Solicitor - Bournemouth

Construction Senior Associate - Bristol We are working with this top tier construction team in their recruitment for a construction solicitor to focus on contentious construction matters. This solicitor will be joining the team as a senior associate and working alongside leading construction lawyers. This highly ranked and large construction and engineering team are looking for a construction solicitor to join at an exciting time of growth. Your workload will include working on construction related disputes in the infrastructure, development and energy sector whilst working for an enviable client base. You will be an experienced construction solicitor with atleast 5 years' PQE. You will have worked in a highly reputable construction team and it is important that you have a high calibre of experience. On offer is a market leading salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working for the right candidate. For more information, please contact Emma Lester at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1529 (m) 07778047719 (e) <a href="mailto:emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk">emmalester@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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