Large

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.

Clarke Willmott

A leading law firm with seven offices across the country. We offer expert legal advice on a broad range of services.

You should have 5+ years in private client work, excel at complex solutions and client service, and be either a Partner or Senior Associate eager to grow with a supportive team.

You will advise high net worth clients on estate planning, tax issues, trusts, and succession planning, ensuring excellent client service and compliance with firm policies.

Legal

Healthcare

London

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Vacancy details</h2>

We have an exciting and new opportunity for Partner to join our Private Capital team dealing mainly with wills, estate planning and trust advice. Our well-regarded Private Capital team holds consistent top tier rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our client base includes a high proportion of high and ultra-high net worth clients with complex financial arrangements, and we deal with multiple generations of families as their trusted advisor.

Based in either our Bristol or London office the role will typically focus on clients in London and within the M4 corridor and surrounds, together with clients with an international footprint.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
<ul><li>Hybrid Working</li><li>Private Healthcare</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>Season Ticket Loan (between &pound;150 &ndash; &pound;2000)</li><li>30 Days Annual Leave and Bank Holidays</li><li>Additional Christmas Leave</li></ul>

This position can be performed on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) or part-time basis (30 hour per week).

Role: Partner 
Location: Bristol or London 
Hours: Full-time or Part-time 
Term: Permanent 
Vacancy Reference: 1235-LBL
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who we are</h3>

You&rsquo;ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people &ndash; each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It&rsquo;s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you&rsquo;ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
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Day to day, you&rsquo;ll be successful in this role by:</h3>

In this varied role you will be dealing with all aspects of Private Client work including:
<ul>
<li>Succession Planning Advice and related Wills and Trust documents for high net worth clients/entrepreneurs and international clients.</li>
<li>Advising on inheritance tax and capital gains tax issues that are relevant in estate planning.</li>
<li>Advising business owners on opportunities for pre-exit planning.</li>
<li>Advising on the creation of trusts and advising trustees and beneficiaries (our Trust Management Team will deal with the day to day compliance and administration).</li>
<li>Liaising with our clients&rsquo; financial planners and being comfortable discussing a wide range of financial products that may make up their asset base.</li>
</ul>
Providing excellent client service, as this is at the heart of everything we do. You will appreciate how important this is for our private clients, so you must be able to show us how you have impressed your clients and built relationships of trust and respect with them.

You will enjoy the support of a national practice and the advice and guidance of many exceptional lawyers. This will include access to high quality precedents and reference materials, support from a dedicated professional support lawyer and knowledge services team and a superb level of technical training.

We are keen to invest in your development and if you have not yet completed (or started) your STEP and/or CTA qualifications and membership we can support you in this. 
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
This role is right for you if:</h3>
<ul><li>You are passionate about private client work and and delivering often complex solutions in a straightforward manner and given excellent client service at all times.</li>
<li>You have at least five years of post-qualification experience in private client work and are either a Partner or Senior Associate in your current role.</li>
<li>You want to be part of a vibrant and supportive team and be a key participant in its future growth.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What we can offer you:</h3>

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There&rsquo;s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it&rsquo;s the right fit for you.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Apply</h3>

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.</div>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Talk to our recruitment team</h3>

Carly McGill 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1086 

Nathan Tanner 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1348</div>

Vacancy details

We have an exciting and new opportunity for Partner to join our Private Capital team dealing mainly with wills, estate planning and trust advice. Our well-regarded Private Capital team holds consistent top tier rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Our client base includes a high proportion of high and ultra-high net worth clients with complex financial arrangements, and we deal with multiple generations of families as their trusted advisor.

Based in either our Bristol or London office the role will typically focus on clients in London and within the M4 corridor and surrounds, together with clients with an international footprint.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Hybrid WorkingPrivate HealthcareIncome ProtectionLife AssurancePension SchemeSeason Ticket Loan (between £150 – £2000)30 Days Annual Leave and Bank HolidaysAdditional Christmas Leave

This position can be performed on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) or part-time basis (30 hour per week).

Role: Partner
Location: Bristol or London
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1235-LBL

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

In this varied role you will be dealing with all aspects of Private Client work including:

Succession Planning Advice and related Wills and Trust documents for high net worth clients/entrepreneurs and international clients.
Advising on inheritance tax and capital gains tax issues that are relevant in estate planning.
Advising business owners on opportunities for pre-exit planning.
Advising on the creation of trusts and advising trustees and beneficiaries (our Trust Management Team will deal with the day to day compliance and administration).
Liaising with our clients’ financial planners and being comfortable discussing a wide range of financial products that may make up their asset base.

Providing excellent client service, as this is at the heart of everything we do. You will appreciate how important this is for our private clients, so you must be able to show us how you have impressed your clients and built relationships of trust and respect with them.

You will enjoy the support of a national practice and the advice and guidance of many exceptional lawyers. This will include access to high quality precedents and reference materials, support from a dedicated professional support lawyer and knowledge services team and a superb level of technical training.

We are keen to invest in your development and if you have not yet completed (or started) your STEP and/or CTA qualifications and membership we can support you in this.
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:
You are passionate about private client work and and delivering often complex solutions in a straightforward manner and given excellent client service at all times.
You have at least five years of post-qualification experience in private client work and are either a Partner or Senior Associate in your current role.
You want to be part of a vibrant and supportive team and be a key participant in its future growth.
What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
Talk to our recruitment team

Carly McGill
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1086

Nathan Tanner
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1348

Private Capital Partner - Clarke Willmott

Private Capital Partner

You need admin experience in law or finance, SmartSearch knowledge is preferred, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage requests under deadlines.

You will manage client onboarding tasks, handle queries, run conflict checks, review CDD documents, liaise with colleagues, and ensure compliance with firm policies and security measures.

People, HR & Administration

Bristol

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Vacancy details</h2>

Following an increase in demand, we have a new opportunity for an Onboarding Administrator to join us on a six-month basis (FTC). You will be joining a friendly and talented team of 12 people reporting into a supportive and personable Manager.

What makes this role so exciting is the level of development opportunity available, you will receive on the job training and support that will empower you to grow and develop within the team, this is more than a job, it&rsquo;s a career opportunity.

This is a hybrid position which can be based in either our Taunton or Bristol office.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be required undertake volume compliance tasks related to the client and matter take-on process on behalf of all our fee-earning teams. If you enjoy busy, varied work and working to tight deadlines we welcome your application.

Role: Client Onboarding Administrator 
Location: Taunton or Bristol 
Hours: Full Time 
Term: 6-month Fixed Term Contract 
Vacancy Reference: 1314-BBL
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who we are</h3>

You&rsquo;ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people &ndash; each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It&rsquo;s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you&rsquo;ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Day to day, you&rsquo;ll be successful in this role by:</h3>

Working as part of an established centralised team to undertake client and matter take-on compliance tasks on behalf of the whole firm.

You will:
<ul>
<li>Manage team inbox answering and assigning relevant queries.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Update dashboard systems in line with SLA&rsquo;s.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Answer calls from secretaries and fee earners with regards to the onboarding process.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Receive requests for conflict checks from across the firm.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Liaise with fee-earners and secretaries to ensure that you have the correct information to run the conflict check, obtaining information from external sources, such as Companies House, where required.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Run the conflict check using our conflict checking software.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Review the conflict report to identify any entries which match the search criteria and refer any potential conflict to the Risk Management and Compliance team.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Communicate the outcome decided upon by the Risk Management and Compliance team to the fee-earner and secretary and implement any further actions needed as a result of their decision.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Periodically evaluate existing clients working with Partners and Fee Earners in order to keep CDD and risk assessments on client files up to date.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>Review the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) documents for new or for existing clients to understand our customers and flag any anti-money laundering concerns to the Onboarding Team Manager and Head of Onboarding/MLRO.</li></ul> 

<ul>
<li>You will assist with other daily tasks related to client and matter take-on process, as requested by the Team Manager.</li>
</ul>
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
This role is right for you if:</h3>

Ideal experience

You have experience working in a back office or administrative capacity within a law firm or are in the Risk and Compliance field within Banking or Financial Services.

Candidates who have experience using SmartSearch for ID&amp;V checks will be preferred.

Personal attributes

You will be an enthusiastic team player who enjoys helping others and who works collaboratively with colleagues. You will be comfortable working with lawyers at all levels and have good communication skills.

This is an important position which carries a degree of responsibility, as it is vital that the client and matter take-on checks are run accurately and carefully reviewed. You will pay meticulous attention to detail in all your work. Accurate data inputting skills are also essential.

You will be managing many different requests, and you will be working to demanding deadlines. You will need self-motivation, drive, initiative, and great organisational skills.

We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide first class support to our fee-earning teams.

Throughout your training, you will gain understanding of the regulatory environment in which we work and a knowledge of the conflict of interest and disclosure provisions in the SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 and the relevant anti-money laundering regulations. You will need to apply that learning to the requirements of the different fee-earning teams in our firm.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we can offer you:</h3>

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There&rsquo;s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it&rsquo;s the right fit for you.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Apply</h3>

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.</div>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Talk to our recruitment team</h3>

Carly McGill 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1086 

Nathan Tanner 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1348</div>

Vacancy details

Following an increase in demand, we have a new opportunity for an Onboarding Administrator to join us on a six-month basis (FTC). You will be joining a friendly and talented team of 12 people reporting into a supportive and personable Manager.

What makes this role so exciting is the level of development opportunity available, you will receive on the job training and support that will empower you to grow and develop within the team, this is more than a job, it’s a career opportunity.

This is a hybrid position which can be based in either our Taunton or Bristol office.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be required undertake volume compliance tasks related to the client and matter take-on process on behalf of all our fee-earning teams. If you enjoy busy, varied work and working to tight deadlines we welcome your application.

Role: Client Onboarding Administrator
Location: Taunton or Bristol
Hours: Full Time
Term: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Vacancy Reference: 1314-BBL

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

Working as part of an established centralised team to undertake client and matter take-on compliance tasks on behalf of the whole firm.

You will:

Manage team inbox answering and assigning relevant queries.


Update dashboard systems in line with SLA’s.


Answer calls from secretaries and fee earners with regards to the onboarding process.


Receive requests for conflict checks from across the firm.


Liaise with fee-earners and secretaries to ensure that you have the correct information to run the conflict check, obtaining information from external sources, such as Companies House, where required.


Run the conflict check using our conflict checking software.


Review the conflict report to identify any entries which match the search criteria and refer any potential conflict to the Risk Management and Compliance team.


Communicate the outcome decided upon by the Risk Management and Compliance team to the fee-earner and secretary and implement any further actions needed as a result of their decision.


Periodically evaluate existing clients working with Partners and Fee Earners in order to keep CDD and risk assessments on client files up to date.


Review the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) documents for new or for existing clients to understand our customers and flag any anti-money laundering concerns to the Onboarding Team Manager and Head of Onboarding/MLRO.


You will assist with other daily tasks related to client and matter take-on process, as requested by the Team Manager.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

Ideal experience

You have experience working in a back office or administrative capacity within a law firm or are in the Risk and Compliance field within Banking or Financial Services.

Candidates who have experience using SmartSearch for ID&V checks will be preferred.

Personal attributes

You will be an enthusiastic team player who enjoys helping others and who works collaboratively with colleagues. You will be comfortable working with lawyers at all levels and have good communication skills.

This is an important position which carries a degree of responsibility, as it is vital that the client and matter take-on checks are run accurately and carefully reviewed. You will pay meticulous attention to detail in all your work. Accurate data inputting skills are also essential.

You will be managing many different requests, and you will be working to demanding deadlines. You will need self-motivation, drive, initiative, and great organisational skills.

We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide first class support to our fee-earning teams.

Throughout your training, you will gain understanding of the regulatory environment in which we work and a knowledge of the conflict of interest and disclosure provisions in the SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 and the relevant anti-money laundering regulations. You will need to apply that learning to the requirements of the different fee-earning teams in our firm.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
Talk to our recruitment team

Carly McGill
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1086

Nathan Tanner
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1348

Client Onboarding Administrator - Clarke Willmott

Client Onboarding Administrator

You should have 2-10 years in corporate law, strong M&A and finance experience, excellent communication skills, initiative, resilience, and a team-oriented mindset with client management abilities.

You will manage mergers & acquisitions, engage in business development, build client relationships, ensure compliance, support team members, and deliver exceptional client service with attention to detail.

Southampton

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Vacancy details</h2>

We are seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Corporate team in Southampton, handling a broad range of mergers &amp; acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.

Role: Associate/Senior Associate 
Location: Southampton 
Hours: Full Time 
Term: Permanent 
Vacancy Reference: 1310-LSN
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who we are</h3>

You&rsquo;ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people &ndash; each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It&rsquo;s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you&rsquo;ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the role:</h3>

Our national Corporate &amp; Commercial team is led by 18 Partners and has presence in our Southampton, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Taunton offices. In Southampton, you will be joining five Partners, a Senior Associate, an Associate, a Solicitor and further support staff.

You will be working with colleagues locally and nationally for a wide range of clients including many private companies and their owners in relation to M&amp;A, equity funding and general corporate structuring work. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in larger deals acting for large national or international businesses. As a national corporate practice there is a good level of interaction and team working between our offices providing additional opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

The range and quality of our caseload makes it an exceptional base to develop you career in corporate law.

You will also be encouraged to take an active involvement in business development activities, building client relationships and helping to grow our already well-regarded practice.

This role will allow you to work flexibly, splitting your week between your home working environment and one of our offices.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
This role is right for you if:</h3>

We are looking for someone who can make an immediate impact, and the role would be well suited to a 2-10 year qualified ambitious lawyer who is looking to progress their career within corporate law.

As an experienced corporate lawyer, you will already have played a lead role in some transactions and acted as the principle assistant on other more complex ones. You will have built a solid foundation in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.

You&rsquo;ll need a strong intellect to succeed in this role, so we will be looking for a corresponding level of consistent academic achievement. You&rsquo;ll also need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills. The work requires self-motivation, resilience and strong communication skills, both written and oral.

You will relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class service to our clients, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.

Beyond your technical skills, you will have developed strong client management skills and have a strong interest in business development. Essentially, you will also be a genuine team player, looking to support others and share ideas and opportunities for the benefit of the team as a whole, enjoying and benefiting from the resulting success along with your colleagues.

If you are ambitions, this role has good prospects for career advancement.

Finally, legal practice is about people and this is very much a team orientated role.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we can offer you:</h3>

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There&rsquo;s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it&rsquo;s the right fit for you.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Apply</h3>

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.</div>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Talk to our recruitment team</h3>

Carly McGill 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1086 

Nathan Tanner 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1348</div>

Vacancy details

We are seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Corporate team in Southampton, handling a broad range of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.

Role: Associate/Senior Associate
Location: Southampton
Hours: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1310-LSN

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

About the role:

Our national Corporate & Commercial team is led by 18 Partners and has presence in our Southampton, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Taunton offices. In Southampton, you will be joining five Partners, a Senior Associate, an Associate, a Solicitor and further support staff.

You will be working with colleagues locally and nationally for a wide range of clients including many private companies and their owners in relation to M&A, equity funding and general corporate structuring work. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in larger deals acting for large national or international businesses. As a national corporate practice there is a good level of interaction and team working between our offices providing additional opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

The range and quality of our caseload makes it an exceptional base to develop you career in corporate law.

You will also be encouraged to take an active involvement in business development activities, building client relationships and helping to grow our already well-regarded practice.

This role will allow you to work flexibly, splitting your week between your home working environment and one of our offices.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

This role is right for you if:

We are looking for someone who can make an immediate impact, and the role would be well suited to a 2-10 year qualified ambitious lawyer who is looking to progress their career within corporate law.

As an experienced corporate lawyer, you will already have played a lead role in some transactions and acted as the principle assistant on other more complex ones. You will have built a solid foundation in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.

You’ll need a strong intellect to succeed in this role, so we will be looking for a corresponding level of consistent academic achievement. You’ll also need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills. The work requires self-motivation, resilience and strong communication skills, both written and oral.

You will relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class service to our clients, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.

Beyond your technical skills, you will have developed strong client management skills and have a strong interest in business development. Essentially, you will also be a genuine team player, looking to support others and share ideas and opportunities for the benefit of the team as a whole, enjoying and benefiting from the resulting success along with your colleagues.

If you are ambitions, this role has good prospects for career advancement.

Finally, legal practice is about people and this is very much a team orientated role.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
Talk to our recruitment team

Carly McGill
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1086

Nathan Tanner
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1348

Associate/Senior Associate – Corporate - Clarke Willmott

Associate/Senior Associate – Corporate

You must have legal cashier experience, knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and familiarity with Elite Enterprise and online banking systems.

You will process receipts, manage disbursements, handle bank functions, conduct reconciliations, address queries, and perform administrative tasks to ensure accurate financial operations.

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Vacancy details</h2>

Following retirement, we are looking for a Legal Cashier to join our friendly and experienced Accounts team.

You&rsquo;ll work as part of a team of 8 to maintain accurate and timely financial ledgers by providing compliant and effective cashiering duties in a professional, friendly and helpful manner.

Role: Legal Cashier 
Location: Firm Wide (excluding London) 
Hours: Full or Part Time (3 or 4 days a week) 
Term: Permanent 
Vacancy Reference: 1307-BBL
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who we are</h3>

You&rsquo;ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people &ndash; each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It&rsquo;s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you&rsquo;ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Day to day, this job will include:</h3>

Compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules:
<ul>
<li> Ensuring that office account receipts are processed on 3E promptly and accurately within 48 hours of receipt, and that any non-office related receipts are transferred to client account or returned to sender under the unallocated receipts policy.</li>
<li>Ensuring that client account receipts are processed on 3E promptly and accurately with an appropriate narrative to help ensure client balances can be actioned without delay</li>
<li>Reporting and seeking authorisation of unpaid disbursements noted for payment, ensuring that disbursements are either paid as authorised or transferred to client account</li>
<li>Promptly processing inter-account transfers on 3E and HSBC.net</li>
<li>Reporting any breaches to Accounts Manager</li>
</ul>
Banking:
<ul>
<li>Undertaking daily bank functions to include daily banking (subject to being in Bristol); reconciliation and recording of daily cheque logs; investigating and allocating electronic payments received.</li>
<li>Controlling designated deposit accounts and related transactions via the HSBC VAM system</li>
</ul>
Cashiering:
<ul>
<li>Ensuring that electronic payments are processed on 3E and HSBC.net promptly and accurately in accordance with Clarke Willmott electronic payment policy ensuring the reason for payment is appropriate and relevant to the underlying matter.</li>
<li>Complete daily bank reconciliations for all accounts held by Clarke Willmott; investigating/reporting any identified errors</li>
<li>Processing and printing authorised cheque requests</li>
<li>Carrying out interest calculations on client matters ledgers ensuring that interest is posted to 3E and paid to clients in accordance to the Clarke Willmott interest policy.</li>
<li>Verifying and processing disbursements, including disbursement transfers, promptly and accurately via Chrome River and 3E as requested in accordance with UK VAT rules</li>
<li>Ensuring all processes are carried out in accordance with the firm&rsquo;s Service Level Agreement (SLA).</li>
</ul>
Other duties:
<ul>
<li>The administration, timely processing and monthly reconciliation of petty cash issued to all offices where a cash float is held.</li>
<li>Dealing with matter ledger related queries from fee earners, partners and other staff members</li>
<li>Dealing with payment enquires from clients, suppliers and banks</li>
<li>Maintaining and reconciling the suspense account ledgers and related postings, ensuring prompt return of unclaimed monies.</li>
<li>Working as a cohesive team, adopting a flexible approach to the role, rotating duties as the business needs change to best serve the team and business.</li>
<li>General administrative duties including filing and archiving.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">This role is right for you if you:</h3>
<ul><li>Are an experienced Legal Cashier (current or recent role).</li>
<li>Have good knowledge of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.</li>
<li>Have previous experience in a legal cashiering or similar role.</li>
<li>Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li>
<li>Have sound IT skills including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.</li>
<li>Have experience of Elite Enterprise or similar system, document management systems and Corporate online banking.</li>
</ul>
So, if you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking to apply your experience to a varied role, click apply now!
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information:</h3>

The team are largely remote workers, so we are open to home or hybrid working for this role. If you prefer to be office based and live near one of our offices, come in as often as you&rsquo;d like to.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we can offer you:</h3>

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There&rsquo;s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it&rsquo;s the right fit for you.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Apply</h3>

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.</div>
 <div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Talk to our recruitment team</h3>

Carly McGill 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1086 

Nathan Tanner 
Recruitment Advisor 
0345 209 1348</div>

Vacancy details

Following retirement, we are looking for a Legal Cashier to join our friendly and experienced Accounts team.

You’ll work as part of a team of 8 to maintain accurate and timely financial ledgers by providing compliant and effective cashiering duties in a professional, friendly and helpful manner.

Role: Legal Cashier
Location: Firm Wide (excluding London)
Hours: Full or Part Time (3 or 4 days a week)
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1307-BBL

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Day to day, this job will include:

Compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules:

 Ensuring that office account receipts are processed on 3E promptly and accurately within 48 hours of receipt, and that any non-office related receipts are transferred to client account or returned to sender under the unallocated receipts policy.
Ensuring that client account receipts are processed on 3E promptly and accurately with an appropriate narrative to help ensure client balances can be actioned without delay
Reporting and seeking authorisation of unpaid disbursements noted for payment, ensuring that disbursements are either paid as authorised or transferred to client account
Promptly processing inter-account transfers on 3E and HSBC.net
Reporting any breaches to Accounts Manager

Banking:

Undertaking daily bank functions to include daily banking (subject to being in Bristol); reconciliation and recording of daily cheque logs; investigating and allocating electronic payments received.
Controlling designated deposit accounts and related transactions via the HSBC VAM system

Cashiering:

Ensuring that electronic payments are processed on 3E and HSBC.net promptly and accurately in accordance with Clarke Willmott electronic payment policy ensuring the reason for payment is appropriate and relevant to the underlying matter.
Complete daily bank reconciliations for all accounts held by Clarke Willmott; investigating/reporting any identified errors
Processing and printing authorised cheque requests
Carrying out interest calculations on client matters ledgers ensuring that interest is posted to 3E and paid to clients in accordance to the Clarke Willmott interest policy.
Verifying and processing disbursements, including disbursement transfers, promptly and accurately via Chrome River and 3E as requested in accordance with UK VAT rules
Ensuring all processes are carried out in accordance with the firm’s Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Other duties:

The administration, timely processing and monthly reconciliation of petty cash issued to all offices where a cash float is held.
Dealing with matter ledger related queries from fee earners, partners and other staff members
Dealing with payment enquires from clients, suppliers and banks
Maintaining and reconciling the suspense account ledgers and related postings, ensuring prompt return of unclaimed monies.
Working as a cohesive team, adopting a flexible approach to the role, rotating duties as the business needs change to best serve the team and business.
General administrative duties including filing and archiving.
This role is right for you if you:
Are an experienced Legal Cashier (current or recent role).
Have good knowledge of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules.
Have previous experience in a legal cashiering or similar role.
Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Have sound IT skills including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
Have experience of Elite Enterprise or similar system, document management systems and Corporate online banking.

So, if you are an experienced Legal Cashier looking to apply your experience to a varied role, click apply now!

Additional Information:

The team are largely remote workers, so we are open to home or hybrid working for this role. If you prefer to be office based and live near one of our offices, come in as often as you’d like to.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .

(you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
Talk to our recruitment team

Carly McGill
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1086

Nathan Tanner
Recruitment Advisor
0345 209 1348

Legal Cashier – Accounts - Clarke Willmott

Legal Cashier – Accounts

You should have a knack for organization, a proactive attitude, and experience in busy admin roles. Strong spelling, grammar, and MS Office skills are essential, along with initiative and problem-solving ability.

You will handle client file management, produce appointment letters, and assist with various administrative tasks as needed, including supporting team members during busy times and absences.

Birmingham

<div>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Vacancy details</h2>
 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Assistant to provide proactive and professional support to fee earners in our Housing Management team.
 Our Housing Management team, with lawyers based in Southampton, London, Manchester &amp; Birmingham, act for a large number of Registered Providers of Social Housing on all aspects of their housing functions including possession actions, antisocial behaviour, injunctions, disrepair, policy and procedure work.
 Role: Administration Assistant Location: Birmingham or Manchester Hours: Full Time Term: Permanent Vacancy Reference: 1299-BMR
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> Who we are</h3>
 You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
 We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
 Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> The role:</h3>
 Based in our Housing Management Division, your workload will be varied. Your regular duties will include:
 <ul>
 <li>Opening, closing and archiving client files</li>
 <li>Producing Client Appointment Letters and Global Appointment Letters</li>
 <li>You may also be involved in other administrative activities both for your fee earners and others as required, including helping other administrators during busy periods, and to cover absences from work.</li>
 </ul>
 This is a busy role, with deadlines to manage and competing priorities, so you will be required to work quickly, accurately and efficiently and remain calm under pressure. You will be expected to think ahead to meet the needs of your fee earners and clients.
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> About you:</h3>
 Previous experience of working within a legal environment would be of benefit, but is not essential for this role. If you have some experience of working within a busy administrative or PA role in a professional services environment, and have a genuine interest in working within the legal sector, we would very much like to hear from you.
 This role will suit you if you would like to prioritise your own workload, work closely to deadlines, and can work with minimum supervision and under pressure. You will need to demonstrate from experience that you are exceptionally organised and proactive, helpful, with a flexible ‘can-do’ attitude, and that you have the skills to work closely with various stakeholders and have direct contact with clients.
 We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and in providing a first class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
 You will have excellent spelling and grammar, and be proficient with the usual Microsoft packages, including Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable with learning new databases and other software packages.
 Finally, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and develop, which will help you thrive in this role.
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> What we can offer you:</h3>
 A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.
 Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
 There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
 Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> Apply</h3>
 If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .
 (you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)
 As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
</div> 
<div>
 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Talk to our recruitment team</h3>
 Carly McGill Recruitment Advisor 0345 209 1086 
 Nathan Tanner Recruitment Advisor 0345 209 1348
</div>


 Vacancy details
 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Assistant to provide proactive and professional support to fee earners in our Housing Management team.
 Our Housing Management team, with lawyers based in Southampton, London, Manchester & Birmingham, act for a large number of Registered Providers of Social Housing on all aspects of their housing functions including possession actions, antisocial behaviour, injunctions, disrepair, policy and procedure work.
  Role: Administration Assistant Location: Birmingham or Manchester Hours: Full Time Term: Permanent Vacancy Reference: 1299-BMR
  Who we are
 You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
 We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
 Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.
  The role:
 Based in our Housing Management Division, your workload will be varied. Your regular duties will include:
 
  Opening, closing and archiving client files
  Producing Client Appointment Letters and Global Appointment Letters
  You may also be involved in other administrative activities both for your fee earners and others as required, including helping other administrators during busy periods, and to cover absences from work.
 
 This is a busy role, with deadlines to manage and competing priorities, so you will be required to work quickly, accurately and efficiently and remain calm under pressure. You will be expected to think ahead to meet the needs of your fee earners and clients.
  About you:
 Previous experience of working within a legal environment would be of benefit, but is not essential for this role. If you have some experience of working within a busy administrative or PA role in a professional services environment, and have a genuine interest in working within the legal sector, we would very much like to hear from you.
 This role will suit you if you would like to prioritise your own workload, work closely to deadlines, and can work with minimum supervision and under pressure. You will need to demonstrate from experience that you are exceptionally organised and proactive, helpful, with a flexible ‘can-do’ attitude, and that you have the skills to work closely with various stakeholders and have direct contact with clients.
 We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and in providing a first class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
 You will have excellent spelling and grammar, and be proficient with the usual Microsoft packages, including Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable with learning new databases and other software packages.
 Finally, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and develop, which will help you thrive in this role.
  What we can offer you:
 A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.
 Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
 There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
 Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.
  Apply
 If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter .
 (you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)
 As a firm we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our recruitment privacy notice details how information is collected, processed and how long it is retained for.
 

 Talk to our recruitment team
  Carly McGill Recruitment Advisor 0345 209 1086
  Nathan Tanner Recruitment Advisor 0345 209 1348


Clarke Willmott

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