Are you interested in a career with AST Hampsons?
If you are exceptional, and can bring real expertise, possibly with a client following, we want to hear from you.
About AST Hampsons
AST Hampsons have offices in Bury and Rochdale. We have been around for over 150 years and are forward-thinking and supportive to all our staff. We actively sponsor our team members through various training and development to aid personal achievement and career goals and a good deal of our team members started in trainee positions and worked their way up to fee earning levels and beyond. Many all of our staff have been with us for years and this is testimony to the supportive environment that is offered to everyone.
Here at AST Hampsons we have recently launched our Career Development Pathway. We actively sponsor our team members through various training and development to aid personal achievement and career goals. Whatever stage of your career that you are at, if you would like to join a firm who has the interests of our team at heart and are keen to grow your career long term - please contact us. Even if we do not have a position at the time, you never know where a conversation may lead!
All applications should be addressed to [email protected] with CV, and details of what you feel you can add to our growing practice!
Current Vacancies
Private Client Solicitor – Bury & Rochdale based
Contract: Open to both full time and part time
AST Hampsons are expanding and are looking for a Solicitor who is looking to work in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to follow a structured career path and be part of the success of the firm’s growth and succession.
Overall purpose: Delivering a professional, responsive, high quality service to our clients ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures of the Firm and regulatory bodies. To act as an ambassador for the Firm at all times, actively promoting its services. This is a senior position and the ideal candidate will develop the department and will be looking to head up the Team in the future.
Why AST Hampsons
Supportive: Great firm with support for each department. Marketing Team to target your dream clients alongside support and guidance from senior management
Career progression: Opportunities to advance your career
Collaborative workplace: Work in a collaborative environment with people who share your values
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting Wills and assisting with Will preparations
- Assisting with the administration of estates, including applying for Grants of Probate
- Advising clients on inheritance tax, estate planning and trust structures
- Assisting in the preparation and administration of trusts
- Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications
- Conducting legal research and preparing correspondence
- Preparation of articles to push out across social media
- Managing a caseload with supervision and maintaining client relationships
- Assisting senior colleagues with complex cases and transactions
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
Experience and Skills Required:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 8 years experience in Wills, Trusts and Probate law (or experience gained through a legal trainee role or paralegal position)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with support
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and legal procedures in private client matters
- A strong client-focused approach with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and effective communications
- A team player with a willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Commercially aware and able to work effectively to targets and deadlines
- Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients or complex estates is an advantage
Personal Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships with clients
- Commercially minded
- Networking skills
- Innovative and the ability to challenge and adapt
- Business development experience is ideal
- Law degree/LPC TEP or other relevant legal qualification
- STEP member
- Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- Ability to commute to our offices and clients when needed
CV to [email protected]
Commercial Property Solicitor with Corporate Experience
Location: Rochdale (office-based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (or as required)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor with experience in Corporate Transactions to join our well-established and highly regarded Commercial Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who wants to take ownership of deals, build client relationships, and grow into a key role within the firm.
About the Role:
As part of our Commercial Department, you will handle a broad range of commercial property transactions, including:
- Leases, landlord & tenant matters
- Sales and purchases
- Refinancing
If you have the relevant experience, you will also deal with corporate transactions, including:
- Business sales and purchases
- Company re-structuring
- Shareholder and Partnership agreements
This role offers significant client exposure, direct involvement in transactions, and the chance to work within a supportive team that values career progression and mentoring.
About You:
You will ideally be a qualified solicitor with 2-5 years’ PQE, experienced in:
✔ Handling a wide range of commercial property transactions
✔ Advising on leases, landlord & tenant matters, sales, purchases, and refinancing
✔ Ideally, have experience dealing with corporate transactions
✔ Being comfortable with IT and case management systems
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, develop their expertise, and play a key role in a growing and dynamic firm.
To apply, please submit your CV by 4th April to Ben Tatters:
Email: [email protected]
Family Solicitor Required - newly qualified to 3 years PQE
As a passionate and ambitious Family Solicitor based in our Bury office, you will become an integral part of a successful family team and will gain excellent exposure to a diverse caseload of family matters, including divorce, separation; financial remedy proceedings; child arrangements; pre and post-nuptial agreements and property disputes.
You will have strong advocacy skills;have the ability to provide excellent client care and possess a sensitive approach in handling matters. The role requires a passion for business development, taking a confident lead in promoting and strengthening the firms standing and abilities.
If you have a desire to excel within a well-established and forward thinking firm, please forward your C.V. to our head of Family Department, Jennifer Worcester at [email protected]
Assistant Required - Residential Conveyancing Support - Bury Office
We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our team at the Bury office .
We wish to appoint someone with conveyancing support experience. Ideally you will have worked in a conveyancing environment for some time already. You will work with other team members dealing with pre and post-completion work, liaising with clients and dealing with the daily requirements of support to Conveyancing fee earners dealing with transactions. A positive outlook is essential in this challenging but rewarding role within our friendly and forward thinking firm.
Please forward your C.V. to James Taylor at [email protected]
Family Law Assistant
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)
Assistant Required - Wills & Probate - Bury Office
We are currently recruiting for a friendly Secretary /PA to join our Private Client team!
We are looking for someone to work full time in our Bury office but would consider part time .
What we need from you
✔ Prior experience of working in a busy professional office
✔ Passion for delivering great client services
✔ Ability to manage and prioritise various tasks and work under pressure
What you'll be doing
- Delivering a quality professional client experience service to the firm’s clients, partners and employees
- Fielding telephone calls, in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
- Opening and closing files, preparation of initial client documentation and supporting the Team in day to day management of the Department
Benefits
Our successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days’ holiday .
Applications to :