NQ Associate Solicitor/Experienced Legal Executive
Organising Institution / Firm
Tree Law
Quick Verified Facts
๐ Deadline
23 October 2026
๐ Mode / Location
Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
๐ฐ Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
๐ Eligibility
Solicitor qualified in England and Wales (ideally newly qualified or at an early stage in their career) OR an experienced Legal Executive with relevant litigation, property, insurance, planning, or related experience. Previous experience in tree law is not required.
๐ก๏ธ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Tree Law is seeking an ambitious Newly Qualified Associate Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive to join its specialist legal practice in Barry, Wales. Operating at the intersection of trees, people, and property, the firm handles contentious and advisory work involving tree root subsidence, property disputes, planning issues, and environmental law for insurers, developers, housing associations, and local authorities across the UK.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (newly qualified or early career stage) OR an experienced Legal Executive.
- Relevant background in property litigation, civil litigation, insurance, planning, environmental law, or related areas.
- Intellectually curious, commercially aware, and possessing strong written communication skills.
- Organized, confident in dealing with clients and technical experts, and comfortable taking responsibility.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Managing a broad range of contentious and advisory work, including tree root subsidence, property damage, and nuisance claims.
- Handling matters involving Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Areas, and planning or development issues.
- Conducting pre-action correspondence, litigation, and specialized legal research into environmental and property law.
- Collaborating with technical experts such as arboriculturists, engineers, and surveyors.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: Full-time, in-person role based at the firm's office in Barryโs Innovation Quarter.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Prepare an updated CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in joining Tree Law.
- Submit your application via email to recruitment@treelaw.co.uk.
- Ensure applications are submitted on or before the deadline of 23 October 2026.
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Official Portal: Tree Law Job Posting on LinkedIn
- Organization Website: www.treelaw.co.uk
- Contact Email: recruitment@treelaw.co.uk