We are looking for a high calibre senior litigator in the 5-10 years PQE plus range with a strong academic background. The successful candidate will provide high quality, targeted and accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas as follows:-

​• Director and shareholder disputes• Contentious probate• Debt recovery• Rental repossessions both commercial and residential• Commercial litigation• Contract disputes• Construction and building disputes• Business Sale disputes• Defamation and business reputation• Property disputes• Supply of goods and service disputes• Franchise disputes• Partnership disputes

​Experience of work in commercial litigation is a prerequisite for applying for this role. Candidates can expect a considerable amount of autonomy and responsibility from the outset, not only in their fee earning work but through business development activities and promoting the firm generally.  Our litigation team is friendly and sociable.

​Key Responsibilities

​• To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion.• Liaise with clients face to face and over the phone. • Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client, agents instructed on behalf of the client and third parties.• Attending outside appointments if required• Reporting to, receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department.• To generate new business for the department and the firm through identifying cross-selling opportunities and attending networking events• Attending required training courses• Adhering to the Firm’s compliance obligations 

​Required Skills and Experience: 

​• Proven experience in managing cases from initial instruction to completion  • Experience with liaising with clients over the phone and face to face coupled with strong client care skills.• Flexibility in support of other members of staff• Experience of commercial litigation matter and civil litigation generallyWhy join us?

​Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

Be part of a team: We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.Our Benefits

​• Salary commensurate with experience.• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!• 24-hour employee assistance programme.• Discount on legal services.

​After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:

​Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.A little more about us…

​Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society’s Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

​At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values—passion, excellence, trust, and unity—reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.

​If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.

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The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have worked within Employment Law. The ideal candidate would have 3+ years PQE and be able to demonstrate their organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to Head of Employment
• Oversee and advise other members of department
• Oversee and ensure maintenance of work and fee income targets
• Report on performance
• Liaise with client both in person or remote meetings and in telephone discussions
• Receiving and issuing correspondence / mail from / to the client, agents on behalf of the client and third parties
• Time recording all work undertaken
• Attending outside appointments to include court hearings, client visits etc. as required
• Areas of work to include Employment and general advice
• Generate new work for department and firm

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor of 3+ Years
• Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems
• Achievement of Targets
• Compliance with Job Description
• To maintain Lexcel accreditation including completion of file reviews and CAR’s
• Flexibility in support of other members of staff

Why join us?

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​​Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

​Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

​Be part of a team: We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

​Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

​Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

​24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.

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Our Benefits

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• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

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After completing 3 months with the firm, you will also be eligible to join:

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• Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.
• Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

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About Franklins

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Franklins Solicitors LLP is one of the foremost solicitors in the Midlands and is highly quality –assured having achieved accreditation to ISO 9001 and The Law Society quality accreditation, Lexcel. Established in 1982, the Firm has offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton and employs over 100 staff offering expertise in: Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Mediation, Wills, Trusts and Probate.

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​We set our own standards above and beyond what is expected in the legal profession and believe that excellence is not an exception, but routine in dealing with every client and their individual needs. This mentality runs through to our core values of passion, excellence, trust and united, which relate to our key strength and differentiator in the marketplace, our people. We are committed to recognising and developing talented individuals to provide a first class client service that sets us apart from the vast majority of other law firms and legal service providers.

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Please note: Whilst we appreciate the applications received from each and every individual in respect of advertised vacancies, due to the high number of responses received it is not always possible to answer each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not had a response within two weeks of submitting your application it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful

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The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have worked in a Family Law department and have upwards of 10 years PQE experience in private practice (excluding Legal Aid). The successful candidate should be competent in advising clients on matrimonial finances, trusts of land disputes between unmarried couples, as well as child arrangements and maintenance issues.

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills and prioritisation of work. Be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, being flexible, proactive and using their initiative at all times.​

Key Responsibilities

• To take instruction from clients and open files through the Office Management System
• To deal with clients’ cases from initial instruction to completion
• Liaise with client both in person or remote meetings and in telephone discussions
• Receiving and issuing correspondence / mail from / to the client and third parties
• Training and supervising trainees and NQ solicitors in the team
• Time recording all work undertaken and responsible for monthly billing and achieving billing targets
• Attending external appointments to include court hearings, client visits etc as required
• Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10 Years + PQE in private practice
• Experience in advising high net worth clients.
• Experience in trust disputes under TOLATA, child arrangements and maintenance issues.
• ​Excellent communication skills are essential.
• ​Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
• ​Adherence to quality and work management systems
• Achievement of targets.
• The candidate must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced and professional environment.
• ​Effective cross selling of services
• Full driving license

About Franklins

Franklins Solicitors LLP is one of the foremost solicitors in the Midlands and is highly quality –assured having achieved accreditation to ISO 9001 and The Law Society quality accreditation, Lexcel. Established in 1982, the Firm has offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton and employs over 100 staff offering expertise in: Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Mediation, Wills, Trusts and Probate.

We set our own standards above and beyond what is expected in the legal profession and believe that excellence is not an exception, but routine in dealing with every client and their individual needs. This mentality runs through to our core values of passion, excellence, trust and united, which relate to our key strength and differentiator in the marketplace, our people. We are committed to recognising and developing talented individuals to provide a first class client service that sets us apart from the vast majority of other law firms and legal service providers.

Please note: Whilst we appreciate the applications received from each and every individual in respect of advertised vacancies, due to the high number of responses received it is not always possible to answer each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not had a response within two weeks of submitting your application it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful

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The successful candidate for the Commercial Property Solicitor role will be dealing in all aspects of commercial property such as:​

• Sales and purchases of commercial properties
• Sales and purchases of land
• Sales and purchases of residential properties for corporate entities
• Grants and acquisitions of new leases
• Renewal leases and variations
• Assignments of existing leases
• Option Agreements
• Overage Agreements
• Pre-Emption Agreements
• Property re-financing
• Auctions
• Right to Manage
• Collective Enfranchisement​

Required Skills and Experience:

In order to be considered for the Commercial Property Solicitor role you will have gained the following skills and experience:

• Degree qualified with PGDL or LPC
• Demonstrable experience in commercial property
• excellent inter-personal skills
• an ability to build a good rapport with clients and works well under pressure both alone and as part of a team
• build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues

In return an ambitious, pro-active and commercially minded lawyer will benefit from working for a growing firm offering autonomy in the role and excellent career progression opportunities with a diverse and varied caseload.

Why join us?​

Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

​Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

​Be part of a team: We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

​Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

​Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

​24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.

Our Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

After completing 3 months with the firm, you will also be eligible to join:

Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.

Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

A little more about us…

Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society’s Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values—passion, excellence, trust, and unity—reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.

Please note: Whilst we appreciate the applications received from each and every individual in respect of advertised vacancies, due to the high number of responses received it is not always possible to answer each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not had a response within two weeks of submitting your application it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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The successful candidate for the Corporate Lawyer role will be dealing in all aspects of corporate law:

The ideal candidate requires experience in corporate law; advising start-up businesses through to established SMEs including in respect of:

• Mergers, Disposals and Acquisitions
• Reconstructions
• Share Schemes including EMI Schemes
• EOT’s
• Shareholders Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Company Formation
• Constitutional Documents including Articles of Association
• Company secretarial documents including board minutes and resolutions
• Facility Agreements and corporate security documentation​

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree qualified with PGDL or LPC
• Demonstrable experience in corporate law
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• An ability to build a good rapport with clients and to work well under pressure both alone and as part of a team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues
• Supporting the Firm with brand awareness activities, including networking, events and content for the website and social media channels.

Why join us?

Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

Be part of a team: We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.

Our Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:

Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.

Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

A little more about us…

​Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society’s Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values—passion, excellence, trust, and unity—reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.

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