Recruitment
Excellent Working Relationships
At North Ainley we try to ensure that the people we recruit are both individually motivated and team players — not always an easy combination. We also expect everyone who we employ to work hard, but not at the expense of having a life!
We continuously strive to provide a complete service to our clients and take great care to ensure that ‘personal’ touch in all of our dealings. Our size affords us the luxury of being able to establish excellent working relationships with our clients and we expect our staff to continue in the development of these relationships.
North Ainley is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
We are looking to expand our existing team and currently have the vacancies listed below:
Residential Conveyancer
We are looking to appoint an experienced Residential Conveyancer on a full or part-time basis to join our expanding Residential Property team.
We require a reliable, diligent team player with good attention to detail who has demonstrated experience in handling and managing all aspects of the residential conveyancing process. You will deal with a broad caseload including sales, purchases and remortgages of all types of residential property from the new instruction through to Completion.
Being well organised and having good diary management is vital.
The team are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment as part of a leading conveyancing team in the area.
The successful candidate will join a well-known and established law firm in a prime location in the centre of Oldham.
North Ainley is a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm.
For more information and to apply please forward a CV and covering letter, stating whether you wish to apply on a full time, part-time or on a temporary basis to [email protected]
Commercial Property Solicitor
We are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor. We require an experienced, enthusiastic and ambitious commercial property solicitor with at least 5 years PQE with a well-developed knowledge in all aspects of commercial property work.
The role will involve working with development and real estate work including site acquisition and plot sales, infrastructure agreements, conditional contracts, option agreements, buying and selling businesses, bank financing and commercial landlord and tenant work.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate where you will have an active role in the future success of the department whilst also providing a high level of service to a range of existing clients. You will enjoy a varied and challenging role with genuine future prospects.
In return the firm will provide the successful candidate with a very competitive package and full team support within a respected and reputable longstanding law firm.
To apply please forward a CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Private Client Solicitor/Paralegal
We are looking for a Private Client lawyer with 2 years PQE to join our highly regarded Private Client Department.
A good academic background and knowledge of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Estate Administration will be required.
The ideal candidate for this position will be professional, organised and committed to providing excellent client care. They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a willingness to promote and develop the Department.
The PQE above is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
If you would be interested in applying for this position please submit your CV and a covering email [email protected]
Paralegal – Corporate/Commercial Department
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate/Commercial Department.
In this role, you will be providing direct support to a Partner of the firm, who is also head of the Commercial Department. The work itself will be varied, and you could be working on transactions such as business sales and purchases, corporate funding, partnership agreements, company restructuring, terms and conditions and Landlord & Tenant matters as well as an array of other commercial services.
The ability to work well within a team is extremely important, along with excellent client care skills, and any previous experience of working within a Company/Business team would be useful. Business development is very important to us, so it would be beneficial if you are keen to assist in promoting and building up the department and the firm.
All applicants should forward a CV and covering email to [email protected]
Testimonials
What our clients say
Always pleased with Zoë and all who dealt with us in recent house move. 
Friendly, professional service provided throughout. I most personally thank Cassie for very helpful and prompt service.
Always dealt with North Ainley. Found them to be an honest Firm with high principles and friendly professionals.
Jil was excellent. I would definitely use her service again and recommend her. She was calm under pressure, gave good information, pushed back to Vendors. Came up with a good alternative to an easement indemnity. Clearly very experienced and confident in her work.
Zoë and her staff are brilliant.
I found Jenny very helpful when setting up a Deed of Trust, communication throughout the whole process was prompt and clear.
Once again Cassie was great in dealing with all aspects of the transactions, can't thank her enough.
Everything was fine. Nice friendly people to deal with and all worries were soon gone once we sat down to chat. Thanks.
It wasn't easy the process through COVID but I can't thank you guys enough for all your help. You guys were so helpful and treated everything so professionally. Special shout out to Cassie! She was amazing. Absolute credit to you guys.
Great service throughout. Thanks Danielle.
Good service. Very helpful and relaxed atmosphere. Writing a Will is a daunting prospect and was made very easy.
Having received excellent service when arranging our will, we felt assured that we would receive the same level of service when planning a recent sale and purchase of our dream home. We were not disappointed. The professionalism, knowledge and timeliness of the conveyancing could not have been better. Thanks Jill and Team, much appreciated and highly recommended!
Danielle is very friendly and helpful and sorted our Wills with ease.
It's a difficult time for us all, yet I felt every aspect of the issue was dealt with very well. Thanks.
We spoke to Cassie on a number of occasions and she always explained everything really well. We found her approachable and friendly and didn't speak to us in legal terms, making it easy to understand. We have already recommended you to a friend.
Having dealt with North Ainley before for my re-mortgage I found them always helpful and understanding during my purchase transaction as well. I will be using them in the near future as well.
Thank you so much to both Sheridan and Michelle for making this process as easy and pleasant as possible. We are so happy with how everything has gone. All the best.
The professionalism of Jill Gregory was evident throughout the whole process. Jill's efficiency and quick responses to my questions/queries were excellent and gave me the confidence with my first house purchase. Thank you.
A courteous and helpful service.
Cassie, you're a star! Thanks for all your help as ever.