Law firm set to create over 30 jobs after ‘incredibly busy’ year

Law firm Howes Percival is embarking on a recruitment drive that it says should create over 30 new jobs.

The firm has openings for qualified lawyers, fee earners and support staff in a range of specialisms across its offices in the East of England and the East Midlands.

Currently, Howes Percival has 14 new jobs available in the East Midlands, where its Leicester, Northampton and Milton Keynes offices are based.

This year, Howes Percival says it has experienced growth in several of its key legal sectors. Its corporate, commercial, and banking team reported an “incredibly busy” start to 2021, completing 32 deals in the first quarter, with a combined value of £263m. Challenges presented by the pandemic created an increase in demand for legal advice on employment, regulatory and private client matters and other areas have also seen growth as clients have taken advantage of opportunities that have arisen as a result of the improving economic climate, for example, in commercial property.

Howes Percival’s chairman, Geraint Davies, said: “The high volume and quality of transactions and new instructions this year is testament to the dedication and expertise of our people and our ability to quickly adapt to new ways of working to maintain our high standards of client care. As we move forward businesses and individuals will continue to require legal guidance as they adapt to and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the post pandemic economy and introduce innovative ways of working and servicing their markets. Whilst most businesses still face challenges, many of our clients have already started to see their businesses grow and like us they have been able to create new jobs which is good to hear.

“As a firm, we have a strong reputation and a good track record of attracting the top talent. Already this year, we have made senior level appointments in our corporate, commercial, and banking, commercial property, employment law and dispute resolution teams. But we are now launching a concerted recruitment drive to meet the growing demand for our services and support our client base. We want to attract talented people who share our values, want to make a difference for our clients and who will play a key part in the continued success of the firm.”

Howes Percival has offices in Cambridge, Leicester, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Norwich.