WORKING FOR US
Bretherton Law prides itself on its commitment to its people – many of whom have worked for the firm for a very long time! A career with us will enable you to reach your potential.
Bretherton Law has an enviable reputation in St Albans and south-west Herts for our professionalism and commitment to meeting the needs of our clients.
We are proud of our independence as a stand-alone business and encourage all our staff to think and act for themselves. With this individual responsibility comes greater job satisfaction. We are a small, friendly team with a positive outlook and we are keen to demonstrate this in our dealings with clients.
We are a Lexcel-accredited business, which focuses our attention on exemplary case management and financial controls, as well as professionalism in our dealings with clients. You won’t see our name across double-page spreads in the local newspapers – we prefer to let our name and reputation do the talking for us, with much of our business coming from client recommendations and word of mouth.
So if you want to work for an independent-minded business, which encourages individuals to test themselves and take responsibility, helping them to grow as people, team members and legal professionals at the same time, then drop us an email explaining what you can add to our firm. We’re always happy to hear from you.
Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor
Bretherton Law is looking for a full-time Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor to join our Residential & Commercial Property team. This is an opportunity to join our friendly and progressive firm in a role offering scope for career progression and development.
Based in central St Albans, Bretherton Law has been serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years. The firm deals with a range of residential and commercial conveyancing matters including the sale and purchase of properties, remortgaging and the acquisition and disposal of land, plots and units. We hold CQS and Lexcel accreditations.
At the end of March 2024 Bretherton Law became part of the GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates who have 16 offices across the country. They are currently growing their private client and property departments based at their Kennington & Woolwich offices in London. GT Stewart are recognised in Chambers UK, the Legal 500 and Times Best Law Firms in many areas of work.
More details about the firm and practice areas are available on this site.
You will preferably:
- Be a Solicitor of 5+ years PQE + (or qualification and experience equivalent);
- Be able to conduct your own matters and supervise the work of paralegals/assistants as necessary;
- Be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with clients, agents and colleagues; and
- Have experience in dealing with CQS and Lexcel as well as Lender Panels and the Land Registry;
We would like the ideal candidate to:
- Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters;
- Ensure that files are managed effectively;
- Be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible; and
- Be focussed on delivering a high quality and timely service to clients.
Working with us:
The salary for this position is dependent on experience.
We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.
Our offices are friendly, with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 25 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.
We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Katharine Rhodes, our Practice Manager: katharinerhodes@brethertonlaw.co.uk
Head of Residential & Commercial Property
Bretherton Law is looking for a full-time Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor to join as Head of our Residential & Commercial Property team. This is an opportunity to join our friendly and progressive firm in a role offering scope for career progression and development.
Based in central St Albans, Bretherton Law has been serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years. The firm deals with a range of residential and commercial conveyancing matters including the sale and purchase of properties, remortgaging and the acquisition and disposal of land, plots and units. We hold CQS and Lexcel accreditations.
At the end of March 2024 Bretherton Law became part of the GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates who have 16 offices across the country. They are currently growing their private client and property departments based at their Kennington & Woolwich offices in London. GT Stewart are recognised in Chambers UK, the Legal 500 and Times Best Law Firms in many areas of work and they would like the successful candidate to take an active role in promoting, supervising and developing the team that deals with private client and property work across all the offices.
More details about the firm and practice areas are available on this site.
The successful candidate will:
– Be a Solicitor of 10 years PQE + (or qualification and experience equivalent);
– Be able to conduct their own matters and supervise those undertaken by colleagues both within the St Albans and across other offices as necessary;
– Be able to oversee the work of the team of Solicitors and Assistants in both the St Albans and other offices as necessary;
– Be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with clients, agents and colleagues;
– Have experience in liaising with a management team regarding Department needs (including staffing, training, IT, finances) and assisting with marketing and business development;
– Have experience in dealing with CQS and Lexcel as well as overseeing Lender Panel and Land Registry requirements;
– Be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible; and
– Be focussed on delivering a high quality and timely service to clients while maintaining a motivated team.
Salary range £60-75,000 depending on skills and experience.
If you meet these requirements and would be interested in joining our team then please email your CV and covering letter to katharinerhodes@brethertonlaw.co.uk.
