Career Opportunities
Agriculture & Rural BusinessSenior Associate – Possibly Partner Level
Cambridge
Our Agricultural Team is exceptionally busy and expanding at Cambridge. We act for families with whom we have acted for generations, as well as national charities with very significant rural land holdings.
This business sector requires exceptionally capable lawyers who can deal with a range of transactional property work including transactions involving unregistered land, and who are able to demonstrate an understanding and experience of the very particular approach to the clients in this business sector.
Given the complexity of the work, successful candidates are likely to have around 8 - 10 years PQE.
The ability to delegate appropriately and to supervise, is essential. Business development activity at this level of appointee is a key part of the role.
To apply please contact Sally Denton by clicking here.
Agriculture & Rural Business
Solicitor
Cambridge
Our Agricultural Team is exceptionally busy and expanding at Cambridge. We act for families with whom we have acted for generations, as well as national charities with very significant rural land holdings.
This business sector requires exceptionally capable lawyers who can deal with a range of transactional property work including transactions involving unregistered land, and who are able to demonstrate an understanding and experience of the very particular approach to the clients in this business sector.
Given the complexity of the work, successful candidates are likely to have around 2-4 years PQE.
To apply please contact Sally Denton by clicking here.
Property
Property Development Lawyer
Northampton
We have a great opportunity for a NQ+ Property Development Lawyer in our Northampton office to work within an established and busy Commercial Property Team consisting of 2 Partners, 1 Legal Director and 3 Associates. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our Agricultural Team on development projects and lawyers in the wider Commercial Property Team in our other three offices.
The Team acts for Landowners, Private Sector Developers and Promoters on all aspects of development work.
Training and support will be given but you will need to have initiative and the ability to manage a varied caseload. You will also need to work to deadlines. This role sits within the Commercial Property Team but will have a focus on residential development work so previous experience of both site acquisition and plot disposal would be advantageous but is not essential.
To apply please contact Sally Denton by clicking here
Training Contract – September 2022
Northampton & Cambridge
Hewitsons is ranked among the UK's foremost regional law firms with 43 Partners and around 100 lawyers based at its main centres in Northampton and Cambridge.
Who should apply?
The firm welcomes applications from candidates who have achieved a high standard of academic success, with a minimum of a 2:1 degree, and who are bright, personable, have initiative and enjoy working as part of a team.
Types of Work
The firm has a strong reputation in a range of specialisms and a national and international client base, particularly in Europe and across North America. Its areas of noted expertise include corporate and commercial work, technology, employment, competition law, property, construction, planning, environment, insolvency, bioscience, agriculture, tax, trusts and charities.
Training Programme
Training Contracts are offered at Northampton and Cambridge, with possible placements in London and Milton Keynes. Trainees complete four placements of six months each in a range of different legal specialisms. During each seat, the trainee is supervised closely by a partner or senior solicitor, and progress is monitored on a day-to-day basis as well as in a formal three-monthly review, carried out mid-seat and at end of seat. The firm provides a comprehensive induction programme specifically tailored for the needs of trainee solicitors. The Professional Skills Course is coupled with an extensive programme of trainee solicitors' seminars provided by specialist in-house lawyers.
To apply please contact Sally Denton by clicking here.