We advertise a selection of current roles across the North West, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. We’re also regularly instructed on confidential roles that can’t always be advertised, so if you don’t see the right fit, get in touch for a discreet conversation, no CV needed to start. If it helps, tell us your practice area, location, and level, and we’ll come back to you with a clear view of what’s available.
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Head of Legal
| Greater Manchester | £90000-100000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | In House |
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join a growing property business in a newly created in-house role. You'll build and shape the legal function from the ground up, working closely with senior leadership on housing, tenancy and wider commercial matters. This is a hands-on position with genuine scope to progress into a future Head of Legal or General Counsel role.
Ref:JG/N/PL/0926
Property Litigation Solicitor | Northwich
| Cheshire | £50000-60000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
An opportunity has arisen for a Property Litigation Solicitor to join an established team at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. This is an expansion role, created in response to a growing flow of new instructions, with a predominantly commercial property caseload.
Ref:JR/MJ/2901T
Residential Property Solicitor
| Chester | £50000-60000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Experienced Residential Property Solicitor sought in Chester, with one day a week in Liverpool. £50,000-£60,000, an established caseload, strong support and no individual fee-earning targets.
Ref:JR/GH/2110T
Civil Litigation Solicitor, Sale
| £55000-65000 per annum | |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
A varied civil litigation role in Sale combining property disputes and contentious probate, working alongside an experienced specialist within a wider dispute resolution team.
Ref:NT10888
Family Associate Manchester 3 - 6 years PQE
| Manchester | £50000-70000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
Thornton Legal is working with an established North West law firm planning to expand its Manchester family team. The firm is seeking a Family Solicitor, ideally 3-6 PQE, with experience in privately funded divorce and matrimonial finance matters. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Partner and contribute to a growing practice. Recruitment is anticipated in early 2027, although strong candidates may be considered sooner. Salary dependent on experience.
Ref:NT10890
Conveyancing Solicitor / Liverpool
| Liverpool | £50000-60000 per annum |
| Permanent Role | Private Practice |
An established law firm is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with 3-10 years' PQE for its Liverpool office. The role offers an established support team and two days' home working.
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