Kitson Boyce LLP is a trusted and respected law firm operating from offices across Devon.
At the heart of what we do is a determination to be the law firm of choice, for both our people and our clients. We are a progressive, dynamic, professional organisation led by a partnership that is compassionate, understanding and responsive, qualities we believe that shape both our culture and our future.
Being part of our firm means that you will contribute to the delivery of outstanding client care within an environment where the highest standards of expertise are a given. You will benefit from development opportunities that enable you to progress personally and professionally, whilst increasing your ability to help our clients navigate the challenges they are experiencing in life.
Our social responsibility ethos is strong and we regularly participate in fund raising events, be it on mountains, across the moorlands and down to the sea … we work together to make lives better and the communities in which we work happier and healthier.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and diversity groups. Kitson Boyce is genuinely a great and rewarding place to work.
Our Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team works at the intersection of law and commercial reality. We advise businesses, directors, insolvency practitioners and creditors on some of their most complex and high-stakes challenges, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach.
On the disputes side, the team acts across a broad range of commercial litigation, including contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes, regulatory and Consumer Rights Act matters. We prioritise early strategy, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, while remaining robust and confident litigators when court action is required.
Our insolvency practice supports clients through distressed and insolvent situations, advising on recoveries, restructuring options, insolvency procedures and director-related issues. We regularly act for Insolvency Practitioners across the South-West and beyond, as well as for businesses and creditors, tailoring our advice to achieve the best possible commercial outcome.
Joining the team means working on varied, intellectually demanding matters, with genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop as a well-rounded commercial lawyer within a supporting, collaborative firm.
You will undertake fee earning work encompassing a broad range of debt recovery, insolvency, commercial / civil and dispute resolution matters. You will be expected to contribute to the overall profitability of the team and the wider firm with your own caseload, and with your support for the department's Partners and Leadership team.
You will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative whilst delivering outstanding client service, seeking to protect your clients' interests at all times.
You are a junior lawyer with a genuine interest in dispute resolution and insolvency-related work, and the curiosity and ambition to develop across a broad range of commercial and property litigation matters. While prior experience in these areas is welcome, it is not essential; what matters most is your willingness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of your development.
You will be commercially aware, analytically strong and comfortable getting to grips with complex issues, supported by a practical, solution-focused mindset. You take pride in producing high-quality work, are organised and responsive, and understand the importance of clear, professional communication with colleagues and clients alike.
You will thrive in a collaborative environment, be open to feedback and keen to build your technical skills through hands-on experience, supervision and training. Above all, you are motivated to grow with the role, contribute positively to the team, and build a long-term career within a respected and forward-thinking firm.
It is extremely important that all our team members feel valued and their hard work and commitment is recognised so we offer a generous remuneration package which makes Kitson Boyce an employer of choice.
If you work for us, you will enjoy a range of benefits which include:
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A competitive salary.
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An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic salary.
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33 days’ holiday per annum, which includes bank holidays (pro rata for part-time
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An additional day’s leave on your birthday.
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Discretionary bonus scheme.
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Occupational sick pay.
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Enhanced family leave.
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Free membership of the Western Provident Association (WPA) – corporate health care
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A Death in Service benefit of 4 x your salary.
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Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
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Membership of Mindful Employer.
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A range of initiatives to support your physical and mental health wellbeing.
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Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Free legal services for employees – wills and conveyancing.
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Supported training.
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Opportunities for career progression.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy or if you have any specific queries in relation to the role and responsibilities, please contact Andrew Pay who is a Partner and Head of Insolvency & Dispute Resolution on 01803 202020
