Current Opportunities

SOLICITOR - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (5+ PQE)

Location: Stafford or Newcastle (depending on the candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Deadline: 30th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Commercial Property Team by recruiting someone dynamic to work with the a Director and alongside a Trainee Solicitor and Assistant.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+).
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Experience in dealing with a full range of Commercial Property matters including refinance, sales, purchases and complex leasehold arrangements.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Networking and Marketing abilities with a drive to grow the work base for the department.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.
A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.
Prior professional links to the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervision/training responsibilities in relation to Paralegal(s)/ Trainee Solicitor(s) working within the department.
Managing a caseload effectively and efficiently.
Providing excellent client care.
Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required.

SOLICITOR - DEVELOPMENT/NEW BUILD (5+ PQE)

Location: Newcastle (Stafford considered dependant on candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Deadline: 30th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Development Team by recruiting someone dynamic to work with the Director and alongside an Assistant.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

Experience in dealing with a full range of development/ new build property matters including joint ventures, site acquisition, conditional contracts, wayleave/ easements, overages, pre-emption agreements, refinance, sales and promotion agreements.
networking and marketing abilities with a drive to grow the work base for the department.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.
A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.
Prior professional links to the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervision/training responsibilities in relation to Paralegal(s)/ Trainee Solicitor(s) working within the department.
Managing a caseload effectively and efficiently.
Providing excellent client care.
Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required.

SOLICITOR/CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE -RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING (3+ PQE)

Location: Stafford (Newcastle considered dependant on candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Deadline: 30th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to recruit someone dynamic to work in our Residential Conveyancing Team.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

Qualified Solicitor/ Chartered Legal Executive (PQE 3+).
Experience in dealing with a full range of Residential Property matters including refinance, sales, purchases, transfers of equity, leasehold titles.
Ability to deal with new build property related transactions.
Knowledgeable in relation to unregistered property.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Full understanding of CQS requirements.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.
A proactive and adaptable approach

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.
Prior professional links to the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload effectively and efficiently.
Providing excellent client care.
Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required.
Supervision/training responsibilities in relation to Paralegal(s)/ Trainee Solicitor(s) working within the department.
Providing support to our busy Private Client department in relation to sale of properties by executors.

ASSISTANT IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAM

Location: Newcastle, ST5 1EH (in office role)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Deadline: 30th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Commercial Property Team by recruiting someone dynamic.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following skills required:

Essential:

Strong organisational and communication skills.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.
A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the team
Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and arrange conference calls or client appointments
Liaise professionally with clients and external parties
Maintain and update client files and records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Handle incoming correspondence, calls and emails, responding or redirecting as appropriate
Assist with billing and file opening/closing procedures
Manage electronic and physical filing systems to ensure information is up to date and easily accessible
Undertake administrative tasks to support transaction deadlines and project milestones
Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance at all times.
Providing excellent client care.
Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required.

ASSISTANT IN DEVELOPMENT/NEW BUILD TEAM

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Development Team by recruiting someone dynamic.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

Strong organisational and communication skills.
A client-focused and professional approach.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.
A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the team
Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and arrange conference calls or client appointments
Liaise professionally with clients and external parties
Maintain and update client files and records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Handle incoming correspondence, calls and emails, responding or redirecting as appropriate
Assist with billing and file opening/closing procedures
Manage electronic and physical filing systems to ensure information is up to date and easily accessible
Undertake administrative tasks to support transaction deadlines and project milestones
Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance at all times.
Providing excellent client care.
Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required.

ASSISTANT IN THE PRIVATE CLIENT DEPARTMENT

Location: Newcastle, ST5 1EH (in office role)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to expand our Private Client Team by recruiting someone dynamic to provide support for the Team.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, get involved, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be working directly with our Wills Team. You will help with a variety of day-to-day tasks, including liaising with clients and third parties and assisting with day-to-day case management. The case load consists mostly of Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorneys.

We are looking for someone who is

Competent with computers and proficient in Excel;
Confident and has a polite telephone manner;
Comfortable in a team based environment;
Organised with a keen eye for detail; and
Keen to learn and develop in the role.

HOW TO JOIN THE NOWELL MELLER TEAM

To apply for a position above or to submit a general application, please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your interested role and your suitability to our Practice Manager louise.fenn@nowellmeller.co.uk.

Should you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.