Current Vacancies
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR
Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive Salary dependant upon experience
Full Time Commercial Property Solicitor sought for this Firm’s Romsey branch. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years pqe in commercial property matters.
You will be taking over an extensive caseload and will be expected to visit Clients out of the office as and when required. The key areas of expertise we require are:
- Mortgage finance
- Development projects
- Landlord and Tenant Act
- Agricultural Property
- Lease renewals and variations
- Acquisition of disposition of commercial premises
- Premise licences
- Plot sales and purchases
- Business development
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate top class client care and communicate well and an enthusiastic approach to business development, networking and marketing initiatives for the progress of the Firm is desired.
Please forward your CV together with covering letter to Amanda Warren at aew@footner-ewing.co.uk
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT: SOLICITOR
We are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled Criminal Solicitors to join our well established team based in and around Southampton. The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong background in criminal law, ideally be duty accredited and possess excellent communication and advocacy skills.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Criminal Solicitor, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Advising and representing clients in criminal matters, including providing legal representation at police stations and court proceedings.
• Managing a diverse caseload, including conducting thorough research and analysis of case facts, legal issues, and relevant legislation.
• Drafting legal documents, including correspondence, proofs, witness statements, and pleadings.
• Conducting case preparation, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals within the criminal justice system.
• Representing clients in Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, as well as other tribunals and appellate courts, as required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm requirements, including maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality protocols.
• Joining the local duty Solicitor scheme and/or participating in the Firm’s out-of-hours rota and providing on-call support to clients as needed.
• Continuously updating legal knowledge and skills through professional development and training.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 2 years PQE in criminal law
- Duty Solicitor accreditation (preferred but not essential)
- A valid Driving Licence and access to a vehicle, as travel to client meetings and court appearances will be required.
Full and part time positions available. Salary will be dependent upon qualification and experience.
Please forward covering letter and CV to aew@footner-ewing.co.uk
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT: ACCREDITED POLICE STATION REPRESENTATIVES
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual(s) to join our established and respected criminal department working closely with members of an experienced criminal law team to manage a varied caseload.
In addition to attending Police Stations as an Accredited Police Station Representative, the role will also involve assisting fee earners within the department with all aspects of their work including undertaking research, case administration and document management, analysis of information and evidence, attending meetings with clients and counsel, attending at court appearances and drafting witness statements.
You should hold The Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme to apply for this role.
Training and close supervision will be provided by senior fee earners within the team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A strong background in criminal law
• A valid Driving Licence and access to a vehicle, as travel to client meetings and court appearances will be required.
Competitive salary will be dependent upon experience.
Please forward covering letter and CV to aew@footner-ewing.co.uk
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