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Star Legal is a rapidly expanding Law Firm. We frequently have career opportunities for new staff – both for lawyers and support staff.

Star Legal's Abergavenny Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:

Rural Property Solicitor

We are looking to appoint an experienced Property Solicitor for their team based in Abergavenny.  You will preferably be at least 2-4 years PQE+ and be able to manage your own caseload.

You will advise and assist on a wide range of matters connected with rural land including sales and acquisitions of agricultural land and buildings, drafting overage provisions, farm-related tenancy issues including succession rights and surrenders, wayleaves and easements, single farm/basic payment subsidy transfers, property development/investment work and more. There will also be higher end residential property transactions, particularly where valuable properties or those that have rural elements.

The role offers a significant level of variety and interest. You will work across a range of work-types, which will include: sales and purchases, lettings and more traditional agricultural property work along with assisting clients with all manner of diversification projects.

You may, from time to time, also get involved in supporting the wider commercial property team. You will receive good supervision and training and encouraged to build a name for yourself in a rewarding and specialist discipline. You will be encouraged to get involved in business development and other activities as part of growing the practice and your own skills and reputation.

A competitive financial package is on offer + generous benefits + hybrid flexibility.

Please send your current CV and covering letter to Richard.Vaughan@star-legal.co.uk  
 

Star Legal's Clifton Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:

Commercial Property Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial property Solicitor to join our Clifton office.   This is a new role as we are looking to expand our existing property department.

The successful applicant must be 5 years+ PQE, have a good working knowledge of commercial property matters and have a proven track record of managing their own caseload.   They should ideally have a following within the local area and bring with them trusted contacts and ongoing working relationships with existing commercial clients, developers etc.,.

You would be dealing with a purely commercial property caseload with no crossover into residential other than possibly building scheme work or development site set up transactions.  

A professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential.  The applicant should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be interested in driving the department forward and getting involved in marketing; all of which are qualities that are essential for this role.  

Strong IT skills are required and the candidate must have previous experience of using case management systems.  

This is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday 9.am–5.pm, although flexibility with hours may be required on occasion.  The position is office based.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and annual leave commensurate with experience and company pension enrolment if appropriate.

Please send your current CV and covering letter to huw.jones@star-legal.co.uk

 

Star Legal's Bromsgrove Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:

Commercial Property Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial property Solicitor to join our Bromsgrove office.   This is a new role as we are looking to expand our existing property department.

The successful applicant must be 5 years+ PQE, have a good working knowledge of commercial property matters and have a proven track record of managing their own caseload.   They should ideally have a following within the local area and bring with them trusted contacts and ongoing working relationships with existing commercial clients, developers etc.,.

You would be dealing with a purely commercial property caseload with no crossover into residential other than possibly building scheme work or development site set up transactions.  

A professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential.  The applicant should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be interested in driving the department forward and getting involved in marketing; all of which are qualities that are essential for this role.  

Strong IT skills are required and the candidate must have previous experience of using case management systems.  

This is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday 9.am–5.pm, although flexibility with hours may be required on occasion.  The position is on-site at Bromsgrove and the successful applicant should reside within a reasonable travel time to the office.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and annual leave commensurate with experience, company pension enrolment if appropriate and car parking.

Please send your current CV and covering letter to veronica.newton@star-legal.co.uk
 

Star Legal's Wokingham Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:

Residential Property Solicitor/Head of Office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced residential property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Wokingham office on a full-time basis. The role will also be to perform the Head of Office position.

The successful applicant will:

·        ideally have recent experience working in Wokingham and/or Berkshire;

·        have a proven track record in building excellent relationships with local estate agents and referrers of work;

·        have very strong technical skills, excellent client care and a collaborative, team-based approach to working;

·        have a proven track record in managing workloads to achieve financial targets; and

·        be comfortable with adhering to compliance, policies and internal systems.

The successful applicant will need to have at least 5 years PQE in residential property and an efficient and well organized approach to managing client work.  You will have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritize work.

Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office are essential and prior experience of using case management systems is required.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and excellent working conditions.

Our Wokingham office is centrally located with ample free parking. Please send your current CV and covering letter to charles.giles@star-legal.co.uk  If you would like an informal initial discussion about the role (in complete confidence), please contact Charles via email or on 0118 978 1017.

Star Legal's Swindon Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:

Part Time Litigation Fee Earner

The Swindon office of Star legal require a part time litigator to deal with a general civil litigation case load to help out a partner who has a very busy case load. These are  principally contractual claims, negligence and some simple construction and possession actions. You will need to be at least a two year qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive or an experienced paralegal able to deal with your own case load, work to deadlines and hit targets.

The position could be self-employed or salaried. Remuneration will be at least market rate dependent upon experience with a performance bonus for exceeding targets. We are looking for someone to work 2-3 days per week and provide holiday cover if required.

We envisage the role will be hybrid or flexible mostly working from home with occasional days in the office or in Court. It would be helpful if you lived within reasonable travelling distance of North Wiltshire to facilitate this.

Applications should be sent to vaughan.fullagar@star-legal.co.uk with a CV.

We are always interested to hear from solicitors and other lawyers who would like to talk to us about joining Star Legal. If you have experience as a lawyer and have contacts or clients of your own or a reasonable expectation of growing your clients and contacts, please contact Ian Foster or Philip Hands. All discussions and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Star Legal is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. A copy of our equality and diversity policy can be found here and a copy of our last equality and diversity survey here.