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Abbie has recently joined the Chadwick Nott South West team, specialising in placing qualified legal professionals over a wide range of legal sectors. Having previously worked in recruitment, Abbie holds a firm grasp on the South West legal recruitment market and works closely with a number of highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firms. In additional to her recruitment experience, Abbie has a legal background herself having completed her Law degree at Cardiff University, following which she became a career paralegal within Clinical Negligence for over seven years.&nbsp;

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.

Insurance Lawyer - Bristol Chadwick Nott is recruiting an Insurance Lawyer for an exceptional new opportunity with a leading top 50 law firm. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Insurance Lawyer of ideally around the 2-4 PQE mark to bolster their well-established national team which is highly ranked in the insurance market. As an integral team member, you can expect to handle a diverse caseload involving recovery claims stemming from various insured and uninsured incidents, such as fire damage, water escapes, subsidence, floods, along with losses from theft, fraud and other events. Whilst you will be primarily representing major insurance clients you can also expect to defend property damage claims from the firm's corporate clients. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to develop their career at a top tier practice working with leading lawyers who are truly experts in their field. Our client prides themselves on a fantastic culture and working environment with an emphasis on a healthy work life balance. On offer is to work is an excellent quality of work, working with a collegiate firm who can offer a market leading salary along with flexible benefits and the options of hybrid working. Please contact Hannah Somers for more information about this role hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk or 0117 917 1929 / 07435 943 574*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.

Insurance Lawyer - Bristol

Residential Conveyancing LawyerWest SomersetA well-established law firm with multiple offices in Somerset are looking for an experienced residential property solicitor to join its growing team in Dulverton.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.The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate previous conveyancing experience and the ability to handle a busy caseload whilst delivering a high-quality service in line with the CQS standards.To be considered for this role you will be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with ideally 2 years' experience in residential property. Strong technical expertise and communication skills are essential.For more information about this role 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.

Residential Conveyancing Lawyer

Private Client LawyerSomersetThis well established and highly regarded multi office Somerset law firm is looking for a motivated and driven Lawyer to join their successful private client team.The successful private client lawyer will enjoy a varied caseload of private client matters, including probate, estate administration, wills, LPAs and trusts.You will have at least 2 years' PQE and be able to show that you can comfortably manage a busy caseload. You will be able to demonstrate both excellent client care skills and strong technical knowledge. STEP would be an advantage but not essential.This really is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team who encourage ideas and business development activities.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.

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Employment Solicitor 2+ BournemouthThis successful employment team are recruiting for an employment solicitor to work on a varied employment caseload acting for both employees and employers on a range of contentious and non contentious work. This employment solicitor will be working with a highly respected team on a mixed contentious and non contentious caseload working for employers and claimants. Your caseload will include discrimination, whistleblowing, employee capability, unfair dismissal, TUPE, policies, HR advice, grievances and more.You must be a qualified solicitor and have atleast 2 years PQE in an employment law team If this has been as part of a wider dispute resolution team, please do get in touch. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced solicitor to work on a high quality caseload for great clients.The firm are able to offer an excellent career framework and the opportunity to work your way up within the firm. There is a highly competitive salary and benefits package with a very friendly working culture.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>*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.

Employment Solicitor

Family Law Solicitor 2+Bristol We are working on an exciting family law opportunity for an experienced family solicitor to join this friendly and inclusive family team to work on a high quality of work, to include working with high net worth individuals. This family solicitor will be joining the office in Bristol.As an experienced family law solicitor, you will be managing a caseload of all aspects of family law to include; divorce, financial remedy, co-habitation, Children Act proceedings and civil partnerships. You will be encouraged to take part in business development and bring in work for the team.You will be an experienced family solicitor with atleast 2 years PQE. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.On offer is a high quality caseload to get stuck into. You will be working in a supportive and friendly environment where career progression is encouraged.Good market leading salary, benefits package and good hybrid/flexible working policies.Please contact Emma Lester for a confidential chat about this or the market in general.0117 917 1529 | 07778047719 | <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.

Family Law Solicitor

Commercial Litigation SolicitorNQ-2Bristol We are recruiting for a commercial litigation solicitor to join this reputable commercial litigation team who are based in Bristol. This commercial litigation solicitor will be working on a caseload for claimants and defendant on a varied commercial litigation caseload.This team are highly regarded and are experts in their field. You'll be working on a busy caseload of contractual disputes, defamation, professional negligence, shareholders disputes, IP/IT disputes and contentious probate.It is important that you are a qualified solicitor with atleast a training seat in commercial litigation from a good commercial firm.Ideally, you will have 1 year PQE, but please apply if you are an NQ or have more experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor to join a firm with an excellent reputation, not only in commercial litigation, but firm wide. This firm are known for their mature and hybrid working policies and progression framework.On offer is a good market rate salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package.For more information on this exceptional opportunity please contact Emma Lestert) 0117 917 1529m) 07778047719e) <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.

Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Private Client (Tax and Trusts) 4+ PQE CheltenhamOur client, who is an excellent commercial firm based in Cheltenham, are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to specialise in tax and trusts. As the private client solicitor you'll be working on a private client caseload that focuses on tax and trusts of a domestic and international nature. You'll be advising on tax and trusts for an excellent range of clients to include investors, entrepreneurs, landed estates and professionals.Working with friendly and nurturing team, you will be a key person in development of the Tax, Trusts and Succession group. You'll be working on city level work whilst working in a beautiful location.You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in tax and trusts and be able to show that you have around 4 years PQE. It is very important that you have a specialism in tax, trusts and succession.On offer is a market leading salary and package along with a high quality of work. This firm are known for their fantastic progression framework and for the right candidate, plenty of room to rise through the ranks.To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please contact Emma Lester at Chadwick Nott for further details.07778047719 | 0117 917 1529 | <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.

Private Client Solicitor 

Private Client Solicitor 4+ PQEDorsetWe are assisting a well established firm in their recruitment for a private client solicitor to join their busy private client team. The private client team are super busy and are looking for a couple of new hires to take on the new workYou will be atleast 4 years PQE and be able to show that you are able to manage your own private client caseload of wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection.You will be joining a firm who have an excellent career progression framework and a friendly, approachable culture.On offer is a great salary, package and hybrid working for the right candidate.For more information and to see a full job description, please contact Emma Lester at Chadwick Nott.(t) 0117 917 1529(m) 07778047719(e) <a href="mailto:hannahsomers@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.

Property Litigation SolicitorCheltenhamTop 100 FirmThis is an excellent opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join this reputable property litigation team based from Cheltenham. This property litigation team advise a wide range of clients to include developers, owners, occupiers and investors.As the successful property litigation solicitor, your caseload will include; disputes involving developments, sale and purchase transactions, overage, option agreements, rights of light and more.You must be a qualified solicitor with experience in property litigation from a reputable firm. You'll be able to demonstrate that you can confidently manage a caseload and be comfortable with business development. If your property litigation experience has been as part of a wider litigation department, please still apply.The salary is competitive, there is a generous benefits package and the firm places a great deal of importance on progression.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.

Property Litigation Solicitor

Real Estate Solicitor - NQ - 3PQEChippenhamLarge Regional Firm We are instructed on a great role for a real estate solicitor to join a reputable real estate team to work on a caseload of residential development work. As this real estate solicitor you will be managing your own real estate, transactional caseload of development land transactions from start to finish. This will include planning permissions, site acquisition, taking instruction, site visits, giving advise to the client, drafting transaction documents, due diligence, funding and completion.The successful real estate solicitor will be joining a collegiate team who have an excellent reputation in this work. You will enjoy a real range of work for some excellent clients. This firm pride themselves on their supportive nature and the encouragement to progress and become an independent, confident lawyer.You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in real estate. Preferably, you will have experience in land development, but if this is more of a general nature, please get in touch.You will be joining a firm who are very established, have an enviable client base and can demonstrate a high quality workload. There is a great salary on offer, along with a comprehensive benefits package.Please contact Emma Lester for a confidential chat on:(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.

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