COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER

BOUTIQUE LONDON PRACTICE

HYBRID WORKING

REGIONAL RELOCATORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

COMPETITIVE SALARY PACKAGE + BONUS

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be instructed to recruit a senior Commercial Litigation lawyer for this highly successful boutique employment and partnership law practice.

The Firm

You’ll be joining a firm that has a phenomenal reputation for advising on high profile and high value partnership disputes and employment matters.

Its lawyers are true leaders in their field and offer real expertise across a range of issues affecting professional partnerships.

The Opportunity

This role has become available due to continued growth and is open to senior lawyers up to Legal Director level (around 6 PQE upwards).

You can expect to be working on an exciting mix of contentious partnership and employment matters, from senior executive departures and team moves to boardroom disputes.

Much of the work the firm undertakes is of a highly sensitive nature and involves large companies/partnerships or individuals at a senior (often Board) level, with a desire on both sides for a quick and discreet resolution. The firm does a significant amount of work with partners in the professional services, insurance, and financial services sectors, including hedge funds, private equity, accountancy, and law firms.

There are partnership prospects for the successful candidate.

Your Experience

The emphasis here is on strong commercial litigation/contentious employment experience involving High Court claims.

Previous experience of advising on partnership disputes would be a bonus but is certainly not necessary.  Knowledge of the financial services, professional services, and/or insurance industries would be useful but is again not essential.

The team works collaboratively and is looking for bright, astute and commercially-minded team players who have a passion for their work but are also fun to be around.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a member of a team that works at the very forefront of the professional partnerships field and is known for advising on complex matters for sophisticated clients.   

We would be keen to speak to lawyers who are currently based within a commutable distance of the City of London or who are contemplating a move from the regions.

Any PQE levels referred to in our adverts are included purely as a guide and should not preclude candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this role or any others, please call Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on  07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Leeds or London | Hybrid Working

Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Working

Competitive Salary Package & Bonus

Haggerty Jaques is keen to speak to qualified lawyers who are looking for something different from the norm and are available to cover a period of maternity leave within a specialist complex insurance claims team.

The Opportunity

Instructed by our market-leading corporate insurance client, we are looking to recruit a qualified lawyer into a Claims Executive role that makes use of key legal skills and experience but in a completely different capacity.

If you’re ready for a change, this could be the perfect opportunity.

You’ll be managing high-value and often high-profile Financial Lines insurance claims for a sophisticated portfolio of corporate and financial institution clients.

Acting as a trusted adviser throughout the claims journey, you’ll work closely with insurers, solicitors, loss adjusters and other stakeholders to secure the best possible outcomes for your clients.

This is not a role in which you will advise on the law or legal processes; instead, it is an opportunity to use your legal knowledge, commercial judgement and relationship management skills in a client-facing advisory role.

There will still be plenty of similarities with legal practice:

• You’ll work with sophisticated, City-based corporate clients with long-standing relationships.
• You’ll manage complex, high-value claims from notification through to resolution.
• You’ll build trusted client relationships and become a key adviser throughout the claims process.
• You’ll collaborate with specialist colleagues and provide technical guidance where appropriate.
• You’ll work within a highly experienced and supportive team handling technically challenging matters.

What makes this role different is that:

• You’ll gain expertise within a fascinating area of the insurance market.
• You won’t record billable hours.
• Workloads are far more predictable, allowing you to manage your time effectively.
• You’ll enjoy genuine work-life balance in a collaborative environment with no long-hours culture.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would particularly suit current or former lawyers who enjoy working closely with corporate clients and are looking to apply their legal expertise in a different way.

Whilst qualified lawyers are of particular interest, we’d also be pleased to hear from candidates with experience in Financial Lines claims, underwriting or loss adjusting who are looking for a client-focused advisory role.

Experience of Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O) insurance would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, collaborative approach.
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and a broad understanding of the insurance market.

You can be based in or around Leeds or London, where our client’s offices are located. Hybrid working is offered, although regular office attendance will be required.

What Else Should You Know?

This role will cover a team member’s forthcoming maternity leave and it is hoped the successful candidate will join in November to allow for a comprehensive handover, although an earlier start may also be possible.

Importantly, there is genuine potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to grow.

Training is tailored to each individual and begins from day one. You’ll receive excellent support from a highly experienced and welcoming team, many of whom have successfully made the same move from legal practice into insurance.

Employee wellbeing is genuinely valued here and the culture is fun, friendly, supportive and collegiate.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Exposure to complex, high-value and often high-profile corporate claims.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• A collaborative, highly respected team environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Haggerty Jaques is exclusively instructed on this role. If you would like to explore it further on a confidential basis, please call Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach Haggerty Jaques for consideration.**

London (with Hybrid Working)

Very Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques are delighted to have been instructed on behalf of a highly respected London law firm to recruit an experienced Real Estate Senior Associate.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading property practice acting on some of the most interesting and technically challenging projects in the UK. The team is involved in work that genuinely shapes the built environment, advising on complex development, regeneration and infrastructure schemes with significant public impact.

If you’re looking for a role offering intellectually stimulating work, exposure to high-profile clients and the opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and well-established practice, we’d be pleased to tell you more.

Why this opportunity stands out

This is far more than a traditional commercial property role.

You’ll advise on landmark development and regeneration projects, working alongside recognised experts in the sector on matters that combine commercial real estate with wider infrastructure and strategic land issues.

The practice enjoys longstanding client relationships and an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value transactions that often sit at the intersection of development, planning, infrastructure and the public sector.

The breadth of work means no two matters are the same.

The work

The successful candidate can expect to advise on a varied mix of matters including:

• Commercial acquisitions and disposals
• Strategic land and development projects
• Regeneration schemes
• Land assembly and site assembly arrangements
• Development agreements
• Option, promotion and overage agreements
• Infrastructure and utilities-related property work
• Telecommunications matters
• Property aspects of major public projects
• Complex landlord and tenant matters
• Portfolio management work
• Real estate support on wider corporate and commercial transactions
• Compulsory purchase and associated property issues (experience welcomed but not essential)

There is genuine opportunity to become deeply involved in some of the firm’s highest profile instructions from an early stage.

A platform to build your career

This role offers significantly more responsibility than simply managing a caseload.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead substantial transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Work directly with senior clients, developers, public bodies and major landowners.
• Take ownership of technically challenging matters.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers.
• Contribute to the continued growth of an already successful Real Estate practice.
• Become involved in thought leadership, client seminars and sector-focused initiatives.
• Play an active role in winning and developing new instructions.

For ambitious lawyers looking towards Partnership in the future, this represents an outstanding platform.

About you

We’re keen to hear from qualified solicitors with strong commercial real estate experience gained within a recognised property practice.

Experience in any of the following would be particularly attractive:

• Development work
• Regeneration
• Strategic land
• Infrastructure projects
• Utilities
• Telecommunications
• Public sector real estate
• Compulsory purchase

Applications from lawyers whose experience sits across both private sector and public sector development projects would be particularly welcome.

Why make a move?

Opportunities to join practices undertaking this calibre of work are relatively rare.

This role offers:

• A consistently high-quality and intellectually interesting caseload.
• Exposure to nationally significant development and regeneration projects.
• Excellent client contact and responsibility.
• A supportive and technically outstanding team.
• Clear opportunities for progression.
• A genuinely collaborative culture where expertise is recognised and rewarded.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty (07974 131 939) and Amy Jaques (07740 662995).

**Please note that Haggerty Jaques advertises vacancies only through established legal and professional recruitment channels. Vacancies appearing elsewhere may not be authorised and details may be inaccurate or out of date. To ensure your application reaches us, please apply via the method outlined in this advert or if you’re unsure contact us directly. **

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Manchester | Leeds | Other Regional Locations Considered

Very Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to become part of a genuinely collaborative and people-focused firm that has built an outstanding reputation for both the quality of its work and the way it treats its people. Unlike many firms that simply talk about culture, this organisation has invested heavily in creating an environment where lawyers can thrive professionally whilst maintaining a healthy and sustainable career.

The successful candidate will enjoy a broad and intellectually stimulating workload, advising a diverse client base that includes organisations operating across the education, technology, public sector and wider commercial markets.

The Opportunity

This role offers exposure to a varied mix of strategic commercial matters, often involving significant projects, complex stakeholder relationships and innovative business arrangements.

You can expect to advise on:

•              Commercial contracts and trading arrangements

•              Technology and digital transformation projects

•              Procurement and supply chain matters

•              Outsourcing and managed service arrangements

•              Data protection and information governance issues

•              Intellectual property licensing and exploitation

•              Collaboration agreements and strategic partnerships

•              Multi-party commercial projects with domestic and international elements

The team operates on a genuinely national basis, meaning lawyers benefit from working alongside colleagues across multiple offices whilst maintaining strong local connections.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not simply a technical drafting role.

The team is regularly involved in helping clients navigate commercially sensitive decisions and complex business challenges. Lawyers are encouraged to build trusted adviser relationships and become an integral part of their clients’ decision-making process.

You will have the opportunity to:

•              Work directly with clients from the outset

•              Play a visible role in significant projects

•              Develop your own professional profile

•              Contribute to business development initiatives

•              Collaborate with recognised specialists across multiple practice areas

•              Take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities as your career progresses

About You

Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Solicitors with approximately six years’ PQE or above.

You are likely to offer:

•              A strong grounding in commercial contracts work

•              Experience advising on technology, digital or data-related matters

•              Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

•              Strong commercial awareness and practical judgement

•              The ability to manage complex matters with confidence

•              A collaborative and relationship-driven approach

•              A genuine interest in understanding clients’ businesses and objectives

Candidates may currently be working within a regional, national or international practice and will be looking for a role that offers both high-quality work and a supportive long-term platform for progression.

The Firm

Our client has developed an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s leading employers within the legal sector.

The culture is collegiate, supportive and refreshingly down-to-earth. Lawyers are trusted to manage their careers in a way that works for them, whilst benefiting from exceptional resources, strong leadership and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.

Career development is taken seriously and individuals are encouraged to pursue their own interests, build market profiles and contribute to the future direction of the business.

Location

The team is particularly keen to hear from lawyers based in:

•              Leeds

•              Manchester

However, applications from candidates based in other regional locations may also be considered.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty (07974 131 939) and Amy Jaques (07740 662995).

**Please note that Haggerty Jaques advertises vacancies only through established legal and professional recruitment channels. Vacancies appearing elsewhere may not be authorised and details may be inaccurate or out of date. To ensure your application reaches us, please apply via the method outlined in this advert or if you’re unsure contact us directly. **

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

CORPORATE LAWYER 5 PQE +

LEEDS (WITH HYBRID WORKING)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Haggerty Jaques is pleased to represent a leading law firm in its search for a Corporate lawyer to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced lawyer to take the next step in their career with a firm that offers both exceptional client exposure and a collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.

The Role

As a Corporate lawyer within this team, you can expect to have a good blend of direct client contact and responsibility for your own smaller deals alongside working closely with senior lawyers on high-value and more complex matters.

This role provides exposure to a diverse client base, including both private companies and PLCs in the UK and internationally. Although based in Leeds, the team has worked on multiple multijurisdictional deals, so you can expect cross-border transactions to be a key feature of this role.

You'll be encouraged to build long-term relationships with clients and to contribute to business development activities. Collaboration is central to the firm’s approach, and you will regularly work alongside other teams to share knowledge, expertise, and opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has consistently been one of the most active dealmakers in the region, with deals exceeding £100 million. The firm’s focus on supporting businesses through all stages of growth results in a varied and rewarding workload.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applications from candidates with a minimum of 5 years' PQE, ideally with broad experience across corporate law matters such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, buyouts, joint ventures, reorganisations, and corporate governance. You will be a technical specialist with a strong track record of handling complex matters and a proactive approach to your work.

What You’ll Get in Return

The firm promotes a supportive and flexible working environment, with a good balance of office-based and remote work.

This firm is known for its people-focused culture and has a strong reputation as an employer of choice. 

For a confidential discussion about this role and whether you might like to apply for it, please contact Amy Jaques or Katie Haggerty on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any PQE levels referred to in our adverts are shown purely as an indication and do not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

LEEDS CITY CENTRE WITH HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS

Highly competitive salary plus excellent bonus and benefits

Outstanding opportunities for Corporate lawyers of varying levels to join this highly regarded and distinctive law firm in Leeds.

Our Client

Renowned nationally and internationally, this firm’s work with major clients rivals that of City firms.

The Leeds-based Corporate team is one of the biggest outside London and has a phenomenal reputation. It advises both UK and overseas public and private companies on the full spectrum of corporate matters, which includes everything from M&A, private equity, and venture capital to IPO and Equity Capital Markets work.

The Ideal Candidates

There are opportunities for Corporate lawyers at various levels (Associate to Director) to join our client’s team.

The opportunities available would suit Corporate lawyers with an entrepreneurial mindset and the desire to have more autonomy.

If you’re between Associate and Director level (or equivalent) and looking for a new environment as a Corporate lawyer then we would love to speak to you.

We also encourage candidates with recent, relevant Corporate experience from different jurisdictions to apply.

The Opportunity

If you are looking for great quality work and the latitude to advance your career then please do contact us for more information about the vacancies available within this team.

Unlike other teams of a similar size and status, you will be working under the same roof as the decision-makers within the firm, so this is a unique opportunity to make your mark.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE/years’ experience in our adverts are included purely as a guide and should not preclude candidates who believe they have the requisite skills and experience from applying.

LEEDS OR MANCHESTER

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be assisting this full-service commercial law firm with the recruitment of a senior Planning lawyer into its Leeds or Manchester office. Partnership is on offer for the right candidate.

The Role

The team offers a broad service to its clients, covering contentious and non-contentious Planning law matters. Currently, this includes advising on s.106 agreements, highways and public rights of way, planning strategy, Community Infrastructure Levy and BNG, as well as planning enforcement, CPO, and Land Tribunal work.

There is a fantastic client base of housebuilders, local authorities, retail operators, private and charitable estates, and health trusts.

The Team

The Planning team is well structured, with lawyers from junior to senior level, town planners, and planning technicians.

You will be joining a firm that is renowned for being friendly and inclusive and that has made some significant hires across its business over the last few years.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have been advising on Planning law for a number of years. You will be ready to move into a senior role for the first time or to transition across to a new firm from an existing senior position.

This is a genuinely brilliant opportunity for a Planning lawyer looking for a new working environment at a senior level.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this role, please call  Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any reference to PQE in our adverts is shown purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with more of fewer years’ experience from applying.

Leeds (with flexible working)

Highly Competitive Salary & Benefits

Haggerty Jaques is working with a leading law firm to recruit an experienced lawyer into its Construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist construction lawyer to progress their career in a highly-regarded firm with genuine long-term prospects and a supportive culture.

A varied and high-quality construction practice

The Construction team has a wide-ranging practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The lawyers here advise on projects across the full spectrum of the industry - from traditional development work to large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.

You will gain exposure to a number of interesting and growing sectors, including:

• Student accommodation
• Private rental sector 
• Major energy and infrastructure projects
• Complex disputes (litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and enforcement)

Clients include listed companies, developers, banks, local authorities, educational institutions, contractors, specialist sub-contractors and consultants — both in the UK and internationally.

The opportunity

The firm is looking to recruit a construction law specialist (4+ PQE) with expertise in either contentious or non-contentious construction law — or ideally, a mix of both.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within one of the leading firms outside of London. Decisions about your future are made by colleagues you know and work with directly, and there is a genuine commitment to helping you build a sustainable and fulfilling career.

The firm offers:

• High quality work with national and international clients
• Opportunities for progression in a supportive team
• A strong focus on work-life balance
• An inclusive and friendly culture where individuality is valued

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE are provided as a guide and should not deter candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

LEEDS CITY CENTRE WITH HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS

Highly competitive salary plus excellent bonus and benefits

A career-enhancing opportunity for an experienced Employment lawyer to join this highly-regarded and unique law firm in Leeds.

The Firm

This firm, recognised both nationally and internationally, serves major household name clients. Known for its sociable and inclusive culture, the firm’s city centre offices feature impressive amenities. The firm offers a range of innovative company benefits.

The Team

Our client boasts a top-tier Employment team that places great emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Team members work on high-calibre instructions for both national and international clients.

The Role

This senior level role involves advising on intricate employment issues, HR, and business immigration cases for both private and public companies across various sectors such as retail, FMCG, tech, sports and the third sector.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to speak to candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and experience of advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious Employment matters. The ideal candidate will be a genuine team player who enjoys collaboration.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE/years’ experience in our adverts are included purely as a guide and should not preclude candidates who believe they have the requisite skills and experience from applying.

Leeds | Manchester | Hybrid Working

Excellent Salary Package & Benefits

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded law firm as it looks to appoint a senior lawyer into its specialist Data Protection team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established national practice with ambitious growth plans and an excellent reputation in the market. The firm is looking to appoint at Partner level, with the role shaped around the successful individual’s experience, aspirations and career goals.

Whether you see yourself as a recognised technical specialist, an experienced team leader or someone looking to play a key role in the future growth of a thriving national practice, we’d love to have a confidential conversation with you.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated Information Law and Data Protection team advising on complex, high-profile matters for an impressive and varied client base.

Unlike many data protection roles, this position sits within a specialist practice where Information Law and Data Protection are the core focus, allowing lawyers to develop genuine expertise whilst working alongside recognised leaders in the field.

The firm has made a significant commitment to growing this area of the business, creating an exciting platform for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to make a real impact.

The Role

You’ll advise clients across a broad range of Information Law and Data Protection matters, including:

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act compliance

• Freedom of Information
• Subject Access Requests
• Information governance
• Data sharing arrangements
• Data breaches and cyber incidents
• Privacy compliance programmes
• AI governance and emerging technologies
• Regulatory advice relating to data protection and information law

The client base spans both the public and private sectors, with particular strengths across healthcare, life sciences, commercial organisations and other regulated industries, ensuring a broad and intellectually stimulating workload.

Alongside delivering first-class technical advice, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, strengthen client relationships and help shape the continued success of the practice.

For those with an interest in leadership and business development, there is genuine scope to play a significant role in the future direction and growth of the team.

About You

We’re keen to speak with experienced lawyers who have developed strong expertise in Data Protection and Information Law and are considering the next stage of their career.

An existing client following would naturally be welcomed for more senior appointments, but the firm is equally interested in exceptional technical lawyers with strong commercial awareness, an excellent reputation and the ambition to help develop a growing national practice.

Why This Firm?

As well as first-class work, you’ll find a genuinely collaborative culture where flexibility and long-term career development are taken seriously.

You’ll work alongside highly respected lawyers who are committed to supporting colleagues, encouraging progression and creating an environment where individuals can build careers that suit both their professional ambitions and their lives outside work.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior Data Protection lawyer looking for high-quality work, genuine flexibility and the chance to influence the future of an ambitious national practice.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty (07974 131 939) and Amy Jaques (07740 662995).

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach us for consideration.**

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

National | Flexible Working

Outstanding Salary & Benefits

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be working with an award-winning national law firm that is continuing to grow by appointing ambitious senior lawyers who are ready for the next stage in their career.

If you’ve reached the point where you’re already operating at Partner level but haven’t yet been given the title, this could be exactly the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Partnership Without Waiting Years

Unlike many traditional law firms, this firm is ready and able to promote exceptional senior lawyers directly into Partner positions.

The firm recognises that many lawyers are outperforming their job title but are being held back from becoming a partner. If you’ve built a strong reputation, have a loyal client base and are ready for greater autonomy, our client is keen to have a confidential conversation.

You don’t need to be an existing Partner to be considered.

Who They’re Looking For

The firm would particularly like to hear from Senior Associates (or above) who:

• Are already managing senior fee-earning instructions.
• Have developed a strong reputation within their chosen specialism.
• Are not afraid of business development.
• Have started to build a portable client following or network (typically from around £150,000 upwards, although every situation will be considered individually).
• Are ambitious and commercially minded.
• Want genuine progression rather than waiting for a vacancy or business case to arise.

A Different Way of Working

This is a modern, entrepreneurial Top 50 UK law firm. Lawyers benefit from the freedom to build their own practice whilst enjoying the support, infrastructure and credibility of a highly respected national firm.

The model offers genuine flexibility, greater autonomy and the opportunity to be rewarded directly for the work you generate, without sacrificing the quality of clients or legal work.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Many excellent lawyers find themselves in the position of already performing at senior level but with no clear pathway to promotion.

This opportunity removes that barrier.

Rather than focusing solely on your current title, this firm looks at the quality of your work, your client relationships, your commercial potential and where you could be in the next few years.

If you’re ready for Partnership but your current firm isn’t quite ready to offer it, we’d love to tell you more.

Confidential Discussions

We’re keen to speak with experienced lawyers across a range of practice areas who are looking for greater autonomy, flexibility and a genuine opportunity to progress.

If you’d like to explore what Partnership could look like in a different environment, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach us for consideration.**

Any references to PQE are provided as a guide and should not deter candidates with more or fewer years of experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Leeds (with Hybrid Working)

Full-Time or Part-Time & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary, Benefits & Bonus

Haggerty Jaques is keen to speak to qualified lawyers who are looking for an exciting change of direction without compromising on quality of work, clients, or remuneration.

The Opportunity

Instructed by our market-leading corporate client, we are looking for lawyers to join the team in a role that makes use of key legal skills and experience but in a completely different capacity.

There will still be some similarities with the legal world:

• you will be working with and advising a sophisticated range of City-based clients with which there are long-standing, high value relationships;
• the focus of your role will be to consider, manage and mitigate risk on behalf of your clients;
• you will build great client relationships from an early stage and will become a trusted advisor; and
• you will be working within a specialist team of professionals which strives for commercial success.

What makes this role different is that:

• you won’t be recording billable hours;
• it will be far easier to predict workloads and manage your time;
• you will be able to enjoy a genuine work/life balance – there is no long-hours culture;
• you will have autonomy from an early stage; and
• your career progression will not be determined by a hierarchical structure. This is a workplace in which ideas for new workstreams are supported and celebrated.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit individuals with intellectual curiosity who are looking for a long-term alternative to a career in the legal profession, without losing any of their specialist skills. It would also particularly suit someone who wants to continue to be challenged and to develop but within an organisation that values life outside of work.

You could have qualified as a solicitor within the last year or two or be a number of years into it. Your appetite for change is what matters most.

What Else Should You Know?

You’ll receive bespoke training tailored specifically to you and delivered by team members from day one until you are confident advising clients independently. There will be fantastic support from the wider team, many of whom made the same transition from the legal world.

Employee wellbeing features very highly here and you will have your own annual allowance to use on a range of wellbeing benefits as well as access to an onsite gym. The team you will be joining is fun, friendly and collegiate.

You can enjoy a great blend of working in the office and from home. There is free parking, EV charging points, and excellent transport links.

This isn’t like any other opportunity and it will take you down a new and exciting career path.

Haggerty Jaques is instructed exclusively on this role. If you would like to explore it further on a confidential basis, please call Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach Haggerty Jaques for consideration.**

 Manchester | Hybrid

Excellent Salary & Benefits Package

Looking for more than just bigger deals?

If you’re an experienced Corporate Solicitor looking for outstanding quality work without sacrificing culture, this could be exactly the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Our client is one of the UK’s most highly regarded commercial law firms, with an outstanding reputation built on consistently delivering exceptional legal advice while genuinely investing in its people. This is a firm that doesn’t simply talk about collaboration, wellbeing and flexibility – it lives those values every day.

Joining a well-established Corporate team in Manchester, you’ll work alongside approachable, high-calibre lawyers who enjoy what they do and genuinely enjoy working together. It’s an environment where ambitious people are encouraged to thrive, but never at the expense of teamwork or balance.

The work

You’ll advise on a broad mix of corporate matters including:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Corporate finance
• Private equity and venture capital
• Fundraising
• Shareholder agreements
• Joint ventures
• General corporate advisory work

The client base is equally varied, ranging from innovative start-ups and founder-led businesses through to established corporates, investors, management teams and institutions. Many matters have an international dimension, providing exposure to sophisticated and often cross-border transactions.

You’ll take ownership of transactions from day one, supported by experienced partners who are invested in your development rather than looking over your shoulder.

A team where you’ll genuinely make an impact

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a close-knit Manchester team while benefiting from the resources and expertise of a substantial national corporate practice.

You’ll have the autonomy to build trusted client relationships, supervise and mentor junior lawyers and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the team. Business development is encouraged, but naturally and authentically—through relationships, collaboration and delivering excellent client service.

A culture that actually delivers

Many firms promise a supportive culture. Fewer genuinely deliver it.

This firm has built a reputation for combining exceptional legal work with a refreshingly down-to-earth environment. Colleagues are approachable, collaborative and generous with their time, creating an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work.

There is a real commitment to flexibility, inclusion, wellbeing and career development, backed up by meaningful investment rather than marketing slogans. It’s a place where high performance and genuine camaraderie comfortably coexist—for both colleagues and clients.

Why Manchester?

Manchester continues to be one of the UK’s most exciting legal markets for corporate lawyers.

The city has become a genuine hub for corporate transactions, attracting significant investment across technology, life sciences, private equity, manufacturing, real estate and financial services. The quality and complexity of work now rivals many larger markets, while offering an outstanding quality of life, a thriving business community and excellent opportunities to build long-term client relationships.

For lawyers who enjoy varied transactional work without feeling like one small cog in a huge machine, Manchester offers an exceptional platform to build a career.

About you

You’ll likely have:

• Around 4+ years’ PQE in Corporate
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions
• Experience gained within a national, international or well-regarded regional firm
• Confidence managing transactions with appropriate senior support
• Excellent drafting and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and an interest in mentoring junior lawyers
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for helping develop client relationships and the wider practice
• Private equity experience would be welcomed but isn’t essential.

Why this opportunity?

If you’re looking for technically excellent work, genuine career progression and a culture that values people as much as performance, we’d love to tell you more.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty (07974 131 939) and Amy Jaques (07740 662995).

**Please note that Haggerty Jaques advertises vacancies only through established legal and professional recruitment channels. Vacancies appearing elsewhere may not be authorised and details may be inaccurate or out of date. To ensure your application reaches us, please apply via the method outlined in this advert or if you’re unsure contact us directly. **

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Various UK Locations

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques is proud to be instructed to recruit an Employment barrister to join a fantastic national team of Employment solicitors in-house.

The Opportunity

This is a genuinely rare and innovative opportunity for a practising barrister to move in-house, working alongside a national team of Employment solicitors for one of the most well respected law firms in the country.

This award-winning firm prides itself on the working environment it offers its lawyers, who are collegiate, supportive, and refreshingly down-to-earth.

You will be working on some excellent quality matters. The firm’s diverse client portfolio includes major national and international companies as well as large public sector institutions.  

As an in-house barrister, you will be involved in an Employment case from the very outset, providing strategic advice that will help to shape how the case proceeds and undertaking all associated advocacy.

Whilst your day-to-day work will be similar to that undertaken in Chambers, there are some key differences in the overall role, namely that you’ll:

• have greater security and certainty as an employed member of the firm
• have a guaranteed salary
• be able to enjoy paid holiday
• have access to the firm’s forward-thinking family-friendly benefits
• work alongside your colleagues as part of a team
• have early client contact and impact on the case
• focus solely on Employment law

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for a barrister with Employment law experience who was called to the Bar at least two years ago.

The firm places huge emphasis on maintaining a great culture so we are looking for a team player who is passionate about their work and has strong people skills.

This role could be based from a number of different locations across England, although being able to travel to Employment Tribunals around the South would be advantageous.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty (07974 131 939) and Amy Jaques (07740 662995).

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate or still available, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach us for consideration.**

Any references to PQE or years’ Call are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Leeds (with Hybrid Working)

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be instructed by one of the largest Planning teams in the country to recruit a qualified Planning lawyer into its Leeds office.

The Opportunity

Joining one of the most successful Planning law teams in the industry and working alongside top-rated Planning lawyers, you’ll have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure, residential and energy projects for some of the biggest names in the business.

There are progression opportunities with this role so it could suit a Planning lawyer who is ambitious to move up the ranks.

The firm as a whole has a superb reputation and an enviable client base. You will be working in beautifully appointed offices with fantastic on-site facilities and plenty of social activities to get involved with.

The Ideal candidate

We would love to speak to lawyers who have at least one year’s PQE in Planning law, either from a specialist Planning team or as part of a wider legal role within the property sector as a whole.

You might currently be employed by a law firm or be working within a public sector team but are keen to have a commercial focus to your work.

You could be based locally already or be interested in relocating to Leeds. This firm attracts candidates from all over the country, such is its reputation for great quality work.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

**Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach us for consideration.**

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

LEEDS (WITH HYBRID WORKING)

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

An exceptional opportunity to join one of the strongest Planning practices in the country at a time of real growth.

Haggerty Jaques is keen to speak to lawyers from NQ up to senior level with experience of Planning law about joining this specialist team in Leeds.

Working alongside top Planning lawyers, you will have the opportunity to advise on a very diverse range of Planning matters – both contentious and non-contentious - for a range of commercial and public sector clients.

The team is happy to train up more junior lawyers who may not have had exposure to many Planning matters previously but who have a genuine enthusiasm for specialising in this sought-after area of the law.

The team is also keen to speak to Planning lawyers who are currently working in local government teams about moving into the commercial sector.

You do not need to have advised on both contentious and non-contentious matters to be of interest.

There really is no better time to be considering a move into or within Planning law. You will have the support of fantastic Planning specialists and a very strong pipeline of work.

For more information and to discuss in confidence the opportunities available, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE/number of years’ experience are included purely as a guide and should not preclude applicants who feel they have relevant and sufficient experience from applying.

Leeds With Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be instructed to recruit a senior Commercial lawyer to join this global in-house legal team based in Leeds.

The Opportunity

This key role within the in-house legal team offers excellent prospects for development and progression going forward.

You will be advising on global commercial contracts and will have direct exposure to colleagues and stakeholders internationally.

Working alongside the head of the team in Leeds,  you will have the opportunity to become increasingly autonomous and to take on greater responsibility, particularly with regard to growing the business and new workstreams.

There is a great team structure, with junior support on hand.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer (admitted in England & Wales) who has been advising on commercial contracts in a law firm or in-house legal team setting for a minimum of around five years.

This role would particularly suit a self-motivated Commercial lawyer who is eager to get involved in a new project, take on more responsibility, and is excited by the prospect of helping to grow this part of the business.

Senior Commercial lawyers with an affinity for or general interest in technology would be particularly suited to this role as it will make excellent use of AI and legal technology. Having some experience of advising clients in the financial services sector would also be very useful.

What’s On Offer?

• Exposure to high quality and interesting commercial contracts work
• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• A welcoming, inclusive culture
• Beautifully appointed modern offices and facilities

If you’d like an initial confidential conversation to explore whether this could be the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Haggerty Jaques - Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques - on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and are not intended to deter candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role.

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Yorkshire or Midlands (with Hybrid Working)

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

A fantastic opportunity for a lawyer experienced in Regulatory and Business Crime to join one of the largest teams in the country.

The Opportunity

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Regulatory and Business Crime lawyer to enjoy a truly broad range of client instructions spanning everything from HSE, Environment Agency and OFSTED investigations to sports regulatory work and prosecutions by the CQC. There is a good mix of contentious legal defence work as well as non-contentious advisory work, including delivering client training sessions, podcasts and webinars. Great use is made of technology so you will have access to some great resources.

The national team – one of the biggest in the country – is renowned for working on major multi-agency prosecutions and you can expect to be working on some significant matters. Junior support is already in place to assist you on matters and there will be an element of supervisory responsibility.

This is a great role for a lawyer who thrives on working on a dynamic mix of matters and enjoys having autonomy.

You could be based from one of the firm’s offices in Yorkshire or the Midlands but will naturally spend some of your week travelling to client sites in this hands-on role.

There is an extremely strong pipeline of work so the need for business development is not as critical here as it is in most other firms, allowing you to focus much more on the work itself.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you are either already a practising Business Crime and Regulatory lawyer or are an experienced criminal defence lawyer with a genuine desire to move into Regulatory law and work with corporate clients.  

If you have experience of working with insured clients then that would be very helpful but is not essential.

Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach Haggerty Jaques for consideration.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939. 

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role. 

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background. 

Leeds | Hull | Birmingham (Hybrid)

Competitive Salary & Benefits

If you’re a commercial litigator looking for top-quality work, a fantastic team culture, and the chance to be part of a business that’s shaking up how legal services are delivered, this is one worth exploring. 

Great Commercial Litigation Work. No Rainmaking Required. 

This isn’t your typical commercial litigation role. For a start, there’s no pressure to win new clients or bring in business - the work is already here and there’s a plentiful supply. You’ll have access to interesting, complex, and genuinely varied disputes across a wide range of sectors. 

The business’ unique model and use of technology means that your focus is entirely on the work; you don’t need to worry about bills being paid or where your next instructions are coming from. 

There are opportunities for development and progression that are very much in your hands and not restricted by a rigid structure.

You’ll act for both claimants and defendants and, with support, will be hands-on from the start.

Opportunities to Specialise in Property Litigation or Construction Litigation Too

While a background in broad commercial litigation is ideal, we’re equally keen to hear from those with more focused experience in property litigation or construction disputes as there is sufficient work that lawyers in those specialisms could continue to specialise here. Some experience of insurance litigation would be the cherry on the cake but is not essential. There is also the ongoing opportunity to spearhead your own sector-specialist team.

A People-Centric Culture

You’ll be joining a happy and respectful team that’s big enough to offer support but small enough to ensure you and your work are “seen”.

Who We’re Looking For  

A commercial litigation, property litigation, insurance litigation or construction litigation lawyer with good, technical experience of advising on complex and/or varied matters for commercial clients would fit in really well here. The team is looking for someone who can show commercial acumen alongside considering the legal aspects of the case. You will need at least 1 year’s PQE.

Hybrid Working – with Offices That Make It Worth The Commute 

You’ll only need to be in the office (Leeds, Hull or Birmingham) two days per week, and when you are, you’ll enjoy some of the best office and breakout space around.

Tech-Forward and Human-Focused 

This is a business that builds its own legal tech - not for show, but to make things easier. From workflow automation to bespoke internal tools, the systems are constantly evolving to help you work smarter, not harder. 

Be Part of Something Special That’s Growing 

You’ll be joining at a time of real momentum and there is a palpable sense of ambition and excitement. The business has grown rapidly in recent years and has great plans for the future - this is a perfect opportunity to get stuck in, develop your expertise, and grow with it. 

Please be aware that Haggerty Jaques only advertises on its own website, LinkedIn, Totally Legal, Totally Exec, Total Jobs, and Indeed. Adverts appearing on any other platform have been published without permission, may not be accurate, and any application you make on those third party sites will not reach Haggerty Jaques for consideration.

For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haggerty Jaques – Katie Haggerty and Amy Jaques – on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939. 

Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with more or fewer years’ experience from applying. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the requisite skills and expertise for this role. 

Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background. 

Qualified Solicitors or Barristers

Manchester (with hybrid working)

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus & Benefits

A truly outstanding opportunity for Regulatory lawyers to join this leading Safety, Health & Environment team and to work on one of the most significant corporate manslaughter investigations in the UK.

The Opportunity

Joining the Manchester-based team of this international law firm at a time of real growth, you will be working alongside Health, Safety and Environment specialists within a welcoming and supportive environment.

You can expect industry-leading  work, advising blue-chip corporate clients on a range of health and safety  matters.

This is a key time to be joining: the team is currently working on one of the most significant corporate manslaughter investigations in the country and therefore the successful candidate has the opportunity to be exposed to important, interesting and career-defining work.

You can expect a clear career path, excellent benefits (many with the aim of enhancing wellbeing) and the opportunity, if desired, to spend time working from one of the firm’s offices in another part of the world.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate would already have experience of advising clients on health and safety investigations. However, training and support would be available for more inexperienced candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a very keen interest in specialising in this area. 

The team is open to considering lawyers from NQ (with a Health & Safety/Regulatory or Crime training contract seat) to a senior level. Both solicitors and barristers would be of interest to the team.

The role will take the successful candidate around the country to clients’ sites and to inquests and therefore you should be able to travel, sometimes at short notice.

The team works on a hybrid basis and typically spends around two days in the Manchester office per week.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Katie Haggerty or Amy Jaques at Haggerty Jaques on 07740 662995 or 07974 131939.

Any references to PQE/levels of experience are provided purely as a guide and should not discourage applications from those who believe they have the relevant skills and expertise.