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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.

Emily joined Chadwick Nott&rsquo;s Bristol office after completing her LL.B Law degree at the University of Bristol. She is an associate within the permanent team and recruits Paralegals, Legal Executives, Legal Advisors and other business support roles within the legal sector. She covers the South West, South Wales and South East regions. Emily works with a diverse range of clients including: international law firms, small high street practices and large in-house companies.

Housing Disrepair Solicitor Cardiff or Bristol / hybrid Excellent opportunity for an Associate / Senior Associate to join a growing and successful Asset Management Team. The team has seen significant growth in the last 10 years and is one of the firms fastest growing teams, acting for Registered Providers and Local Authorities. The team is also recognised in Legal 500 &amp; Chambers directory rankings and has done for a number of years. They continue to be appointed to some of the largest national and regional frameworks. The asset management team, which handles the departments housing conditions claims, has a strong reputation within the sector and enjoyed significant success at trial defending claims on behalf of Social Landlords. This has led to an influx of instructions, including pre-litigation and litigated claims. The main focus of this role will be defending litigated housing conditions claims. For this role you will be managing your own caseload of litigated hosing conditions claims as well as supervising the Junior Solicitors and Paralegals within the team. You should be well versed with drafting Defences and witness statements and preparing cases for trial. The role will suit someone with previous experience working in a Social Housing team, ideally having represented Registered Providers / Local Authorities. This role can be based in Cardiff or Bristol and as the firm work flexibility home working is also available. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Housing Disrepair Solicitor

We are working with this excellent Gloucestershire based firm in their recruitment for an education solicitor to join their busy education law team. This education law solicitor will be based in their Gloucester office.As the successful education solicitor, you will be managing a caseload of admissions appeals, school exclusions, complaints, school transport and university disputes for a range of clients. Your matters will have a particular focus on SEN cases working with clients, schools, experts, local authorities and the Court service.On offer is a competitive salary, a good benefits package and the chance to work on an interesting workload with a lovely firm who encourage progression.For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.01179 17 1874<a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Education Solicitor - Gloucester

Family Associate - Bristol Excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Associate / Senior Associate to join a friendly and successful Bristol law firm. The successful candidate will arrive to an existing caseload working alongside the head of department and supported by a trainee solicitor and department secretary. This role will involve advising clients on private family instructions, including divorce, matrimonial and childcare matters. The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 5 years post qualification experience in family law and be looking to become an integral part of the team, provide excellent service levels to clients and help to continue to grow the thriving department. The successful candidate must have solid experience advising on: <ul><li>Divorce, dissolution and financial remedy;</li><li>Private law children arrangements;</li><li>Pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements;</li><li>Separation and cohabitation disputes; and</li><li>Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.</li><li>This role is opened as a full-time role but there is flexibility to explore a shorter working week.</li></ul> The role is based in the firms Henleaze Road office but there is scope to explore a mix of in office and remote working. This vacancy is an excellent opportunity to join a growing family department in a busy and established firm. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Family Associate - Bristol

Residential Property Solicitor - Newton Abbot Excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a thriving property team that provides a bespoke conveyancing service across England and Wale. The large and expanding team of skilled and respected property lawyers pride themselves on their level of service, combining a traditional personal approach with speed and efficiency using the latest technology. A significant amount of work is received through recommendations from clients as well as from local estate agents with whom we have excellent relationships. Your role as part of our residential property team will include acting for clients in a broad range of residential property work, primarily freehold and leasehold sales and purchases (including for investor clients), transfers of equity and remortgages. While you will be supported in your work, you will be capable of running your own caseload with minimal supervision. You will pro-actively participate in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives as well as initiate, build and maintain client and referrer relationships. In return the firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as well as genuine opportunity for career progression. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Residential Property Solicitor - Newton Abbot

Real Estate Solicitor - Bristol / hybrid Excellent opportunity to join a top 50 UK law firm in their impressive offices in central Bristol. The Bristol real estate team is extremely busy with a wide range of property work for a range of household name clients. From development projects and acquisitions and disposals of investment, retail and industrial property, to landlord and tenant issues and general estate and portfolio management instructions for public sector entities, institutional investors and national retailers, the work is varied and challenging. The team has an exciting opportunity for experienced solicitors to join them to strengthen their national offering, providing a genuine chance to join a highly motivated and supportive team with a wealth of relevant experience. You'll contribute to the growth and success of the business by developing the reputation/brand of the firm, taking a proactive role in building and maintaining client relationships, both in terms of revenue growth and profitability from new and existing clients. You'll play an important role in helping us to further develop the local market share, running transactions in their entirety from the outset, supervising and mentoring others in the team to deliver those transactions for clients. As a key member of the team you'll be involved in business development activities, influence strategy for the team as well as helping others to develop in this area. You should have at least one year's post qualification experience work from a large regional or city firm. In return the firm offer market leading salary and benefits and hybrid and flexible working. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Real Estate Solicitor - Bristol / hybrid

Conveyancing Assistant - Hampshire Excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a top-ranked law firm. Our client is an award-winning, Legal 500 rated law firm with offices spread throughout the South East. They are currently looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their supportive Residential Property team in Farnborough, Hampshire. The role will involve supporting the Fee Earners in handling a high volume of transactions. Duties will include: <ul><li>Reviewing local searches against previous records</li><li>Managing Help to Buy loan redemptions and coordinating with lenders</li><li>Communicating with clients, sales offices, and developer solicitors, escalating complex inquiries to Fee Earners</li><li>Verifying mortgage offers, liaising with clients and lenders to address queries</li><li>Following up with clients for deposits and paperwork, preparing files for exchange</li><li>Handling post-completion matters, including registrations</li><li>Conducting search applications and closing files, etc.</li><li>To be considered, you must have at least one years' conveyancing experience.</li></ul> On offer is a competitive salary of up to £35,000 (depending on experience) and an attractive benefits package including: free car parking, pension and a bonus scheme. If you are interested or would like further details, please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott. <a href="mailto:emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk">emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Conveyancing Assistant - Hampshire

Residential Property Solicitor - Swindon Excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join a friendly and successful Wiltshire based practise. Based in the firms Swindon office you will be responsible for a caseload of residential conveyancing files including high net worth properties and be involved in sales, purchases, freehold, leasehold, new build properties, transfers of equity, and remortgage. You will also be responsible for liaising with vendors, purchasers, solicitors, financial advisors, and estate agents and be encouraged to develop new relationships with introducers. The firm are ideally looking for someone with a minimum of five years post qualification experience. The department is structured so that you will get ample support from support staff and there is plenty of opportunity for career progression. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Residential Property Solicitor - Swindon

Family Solicitor - Exeter Exciting opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a friendly and successful law firm with offices throughout the South West. With offices in Devon, Somerset and Dorset my client enjoys a strong market presence in many of their practise areas. They are currently seeking to bolster their Family department with an additional part time or full time Private Law Family Solicitor. The role can be based in any of their offices including Exeter, Bridgwater, Wellington, Minehead, Yeovil, Martock, Ilminster, Taunton or Weymouth. The successful applicant should have a minimum of 3+ years PQE and a good knowledge of family law to include, divorce, private law children, cohabitation, pre and post nuptial agreements and finances. You will need to be able to run your own caseload and develop great client relationships. The firm are offering genuine career prospects for candidates keen to play an active part in the development of the department and marketing. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Family Solicitor - Exeter

Trusts and Estate Administration Solicitor - Cardiff Excellent opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Estate Solicitor to join a leading, full service UK law firm based in impressive offices close to Cardiff Central train station. The firm's specialist Trusts and Estates Administration department work on behalf of individuals and companies to offer specialist advice on probate, trusts and estates administration, lasting powers of attorney and deeds of variation. The role will involve the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates with a range of complexity, to include the supervision of paralegals working in the team. The successful candidate will have minimum 12 months experience in all areas of non-contentious probate; in particular wills, estates, tax and trusts. STEP diploma is advantageous but not essential. The firm offer a supportive yet progressive working environment with genuine opportunity for career progression and growth. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Trusts and Estate Administration Solicitor - Cardiff 

Planning Solicitor - Bristol / hybrid Excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate to join a leading commercial law firm in Bristol. The firm are consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories. The Planning Team has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years and that growth is set to continue, with major tender wins on high profile projects and clients across the country. Clients include local authorities, developers, registered providers, NHS Trusts and healthcare providers, and major corporate clients. They advise on all the issues involved in bringing sites forward for sustainable development and regeneration including negotiating planning agreements, highways and compulsory purchase advice, planning appeals, listed building and conservation areas advice, contaminated land and the defence of town green applications. They have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate to join them and to work closely with the partners within the team and across the firm. This role will involve advising clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including planning appeals and compulsory purchase work. To apply you should have experience in contentious and non-contentious planning law, gained ideally across a range of public and private sector clients and have an interest in working on development consent orders. In return the firm offer excellent salary, benefits and hybrid and flexible working. For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence. 01179 171 874 <a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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