Are you ambitious, committed and proud of your expertise?

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our growing Family department on the Fylde Coast. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on the divorce process and legal requirements.
• Handle and file all necessary divorce paperwork.
• Assess finances including assets, income, and debts.
• Advise on fair financial settlements (property, pensions, maintenance).
• Negotiate agreements with the other party or their solicitor.
• Draft legal documents such as consent orders and agreements.
• Represent clients in court if disputes arise.
• Manage financial disclosure and review evidence.
• Support alternative dispute resolution.
• Assist with post-divorce issues such as enforcing or updating orders.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years post qualified experienced as a Solicitor.
• Experience in Divorce and Financial matters.
• Strong ambition to grow and develop your skills and career.
• Experience in business development.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Massive and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid working options.
• Plus much more!

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer to play a key role in promoting a strong compliance culture, effective risk management, and regulatory assurance across the firm, combining technical regulatory expertise with practical, people-focused solutions while acting as the firm’s principal point of contact with the SRA and taking all reasonable steps to ensure ongoing compliance with authorisation conditions and regulatory obligations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee regulatory compliance and risk management across the firm
• Identify, assess, and escalate compliance and regulatory risks
• Review, develop, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews
• Deliver compliance training and awareness across legal and support teams
• Promote a strong culture of ethical conduct, professionalism, and accountability

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a regulated legal environment, with experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory oversight – ideally as a qualified Solicitor although this is not essential.
• Experience liaising with regulators and managing formal reporting or notifications.

What We Offer:

• The autonomy to act at a senior level at our firm, influencing and implementing policies.
• An open-door culture where we view change with an open mind.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options.

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join our growing Residential Property team at both our Chorley and Penwortham office. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities

• Request and coordinate documentation on conveyancing matters from third parties.
• Liaise with clients in person and by telephone as needed.
• Prepare SDLT forms and submit on completion, paying stamp duty.
• Request locality searches using the Infotrack system.
• Download title information and prepare draft contracts on sale.
• Request redemption statements on sales and check mortgage offers for clients.
• Obtain client responses to additional enquiries and submit replies to other solicitors.
• Maintain communication with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors.
• File, photocopy, and perform other clerical duties as required.
• Process payments and requisitions in coordination with cashiers.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Support, maintain, and improve office procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the firm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information, please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are not accepting any applications for Work Experience placements at this time.

We are seeking Qualified Conveyancer or Residential Property Solicitor to join our growing Residential Property team at our Penwortham office. As a well-established regional law firm, we take pride in our strong community presence, client-focused approach and commitment to professional excellence, while supporting the career growth of our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Progressing client’s conveyancing matters from the outset to completion.
• Dealing with a range of conveyancing matters freehold, leasehold, houses, flats, shared ownership, newbuild, remortgage, transfer of equity.
• Operating case management system.
• Attending to clients and taking initial instructions.
• Liaising with clients when necessary in the office and by telephone.
• Advising clients on property law.
• Payment in and requisition of payments from cashiers.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
• Contributing, maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Requirements:

• You are an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid working options.

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk

We are seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join our growing Private Client department based in any of our offices across the North West.

We are a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence in our communities, offering high-quality legal services across a range of practice areas. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, professional excellence, and commitment to supporting our team’s career growth.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of private client matters, including but not limited to:
  • Wills, probate, and estate administration.
  • Trusts and tax planning.
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Building and maintaining strong client and referral relationships.
• Delivering excellent client service with a personal, professional approach.
• Contributing to business development and growth of the practice.
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant legislation and best practice.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) with experience in Private Client law.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in Wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and related areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working options.

For more information please email: JackWood@vslaw.co.uk