Compliance Manager - Law Firm (West London)

Are you an experienced legal compliance professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing law firm in West London for an experienced Compliance Manager. This is a key leadership position, forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for overseeing the firm's compliance framework and ensuring regulatory obligations are met across the business.

The successful candidate will manage the firm's day-to-day compliance function, providing expert guidance on regulatory matters, maintaining policies and procedures, supporting risk management initiatives, and fostering a strong culture of compliance throughout the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the firm continues to meet the highest professional and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive compliance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and growth of a respected law firm.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Probate or Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established and respected Wills & Probate team - with genuine long-term career prospects from day one.

This is far more than a standard fee-earning role. It offers a clear pathway to Head of Department, as the Senior Partner looks to step back from the Private Client work. For an ambitious and capable Lawyer, this is a rare chance to take ownership, influence direction and build something meaningful within a supportive firm.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working available from the outset
• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and the value you bring
• Generous bonus structure with clear financial incentives
• Realistic and transparent progression linked to performance
• Autonomy within a collaborative and supportive environment
• Offices conveniently located near a mainline train station

You will manage a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion, supported by experienced colleagues who handle wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney work.

For those who prefer broader exposure, the firm is equally open to candidates seeking a full Private Client caseload, offering flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and interests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries with clarity and empathy
• Drafting and reviewing probate applications, inheritance tax returns and estate accounts
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and high service standards
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Working closely with the Senior Partner and colleagues across the firm

This opportunity will suit a Lawyer with ideally three or more years' experience running probate files independently (PQE is a guide; equivalent experience will be considered). You will bring:

• Strong technical expertise in probate and estate administration
• Confidence managing matters with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

For a Lawyer seeking autonomy, performance-based reward, clear progression and the opportunity to step into a leadership role within a respected private client practice, this represents an outstanding next career move.

A top 200 and leading Private Wealth team is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing practice across London and Reading.

This is a senior role offering high-quality, technically complex work alongside a supportive and ambitious team, with real scope to shape client relationships and contribute to business growth.

The Role

You'll advise High-Net-Worth individuals, business owners and international clients on sophisticated estate and tax planning matters, including trusts, succession planning and cross-border structures.

Core work includes:

• Complex wills, trusts and estate planning
• Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax advice
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional estates
• Business succession and family wealth structuring
• Trust creation, administration and restructuring
• Advising on Business Property Relief and business asset planning
• Probate and high-value estate administration

You'll also supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in client development and team growth.

About You

• 5+ years' PQE in Private Client law
• Strong technical grounding in tax, trusts and estate planning
• Experience advising HNW and international clients
• Confident handling complex, multi-layered matters independently
• STEP/CTA (desirable)
• Strong drafting, client care and communication skills
• Commercial, proactive and collaborative approach

What's on Offer

• High-calibre, complex private wealth work
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Reading)
• Strong progression prospects
• 28 days' holiday + birthday leave
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension + life assurance
• Wellbeing hour + volunteering day
• Option to buy extra holiday
• Friendly, modern and flexible culture

Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and work-life balance is genuinely encouraged?

Our client is an award-winning and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across Harpenden, Luton and Milton Keynes. Known for its friendly, collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional client care, the firm is now looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Lawyer to its established and supportive team.

Whether you're seeking a full-time position or reduced hours, the firm is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and offers hybrid working to help you achieve the right balance.

Joining a highly experienced Private Client department, you'll handle a varied and rewarding caseload, advising clients on a broad range of matters including: 

• Probate and estate administration for taxable and non-taxable estates
• Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications
• Trusts and Declarations of Trust
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Elderly client matters
• Care fee funding advice
• Capacity issues and Power of Attorney administration

Working in a stand-alone role based at the Luton office, you'll be supported by an experienced team based at the other offices, alongside two dedicated support staff, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional advice and building long-lasting client relationships.

We're keen to speak with Private Client Lawyers who have: 

• A minimum of 8 years' PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A professional yet approachable manner
• The ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• A genuine passion for helping clients navigate important life decisions

The firm believes that enjoying your work is fundamental to success. Their culture is built around mutual respect, trust, collaboration and supporting individuals to thrive in the areas they enjoy most.

Benefits Include 

• Competitive salary package
• Clear and structured progression opportunities for those who want them
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Your birthday off every year
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Free wills and conveyancing services
• Fresh fruit provided in the office

If you're looking to join a firm where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, where flexibility is embraced, and where your career can continue to flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

A highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm is seeking an ambitious Family Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join its growing team.

Working alongside an experienced Family Partner, you'll inherit an established caseload, advise on a broad range of private family matters, and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You'll handle a varied caseload including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Children matters
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation agreements

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys building client relationships, taking ownership of their work and getting involved in business development.

About You

You'll have:

• 2-5 years' PQE in Family Law
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Exposure to complex and/or high-net-worth matters
• A passion for constructive family law and NCDR
• Resolution membership (or a commitment to joining)
• Strong client care and business development skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days' holiday plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (5x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing hour each week
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dog-friendly office
• Genuine career progression within a supportive, growing team

Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

An established and growing multi-office regional law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Lawyer to join its busy and supportive Private Client team. The firm has built a strong reputation across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas for delivering high-quality legal advice with a personal, client-focused approach.

This opportunity would suit either:

• A Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer with around 3-4 years' PQE looking to progress their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, or
• A more experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a part-time position (3-4 days per week).

Working alongside the Head of Private Client, you will manage a varied caseload covering:

• Wills
• Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Court of Protection
• Trusts
• Probate
• Deeds of Variation
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Contentious Probate

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Private Client law.
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently.
• Technically strong across all aspects of Private Client work.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, approachable and empathetic.
• A collaborative team player with good IT skills.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas office closure.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Genuine opportunity for long-term career development within a growing regional firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer looking to join a reputable regional practice that offers high-quality work, a welcoming culture and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

Family Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Location: Saffron Walden, Sawston & Haverhill
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Full-Time or Part-Time

An established and well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join its busy and supportive Family team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly firm that places a strong emphasis on client care, collaboration and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate will work across the firm's three offices in Saffron Walden, Sawston and Haverhill, managing a varied family law caseload with dedicated secretarial support.

The Role

• Manage a broad range of Family Law matters.
• Handle your own caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across three office locations.
• Deliver exceptional client care and build strong client relationships.
• Utilise a modern, paperless case management system with digital files.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
• Dedicated secretarial support.
• Modern, digital case management system.
• Office hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm, supporting an excellent work/life balance.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Residential Conveyancer / Conveyancing Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer

Lancaster | Hybrid Working | £45,000-£50,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for a role where you can enjoy high-quality local work, genuine flexibility, and a supportive team?

A well-established, multi-service law firm in Lancaster is looking to welcome a Residential Conveyancer, Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with around 3+ years' experience to join its friendly conveyancing department.

What's on offer?

Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home

Salary of £45,000-£50,000 DOE

Parking permit provided

Enhanced maternity pay

Company pension

Christmas office closure

Join a respected firm with around 20 members of staff and an excellent reputation across Lancashire and South Lakeland

The Role

You'll manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including:

- Sales & purchases

- Transfers of equity

- New build transactions

- Right to Buy

- A wide variety of general residential conveyancing work

The firm has built strong relationships with local estate agents and enjoys a loyal client base, meaning you'll handle predominantly local, high-quality work rather than high-volume, nationwide files.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive
• Around 3+ years' residential conveyancing experience
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently
• Passionate about delivering excellent client service

If you're looking to join a long-established firm where you'll be valued and have the flexibility to achieve a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Tracy Carlisle at Clayton Legal by emailing t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Clayton Legal and receive £250 in vouchers if we successfully place them (terms and conditions apply).

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a firm where quality of service, strong relationships and genuine client care are at the heart of everything they do?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join a successful and growing Private Client team within a highly regarded firm.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building trusted client relationships and wants to work in a supportive environment where they can continue to develop their career.

You'll be responsible for advising clients across a varied Private Client caseload, delivering clear, practical and tailored legal advice while ensuring every client receives a personal and professional service.

Your work will include:

• Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters

You'll manage your own caseload while working closely with the wider team to maintain excellent service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality legal advice tailored to each client's individual needs
• Supporting clients through sensitive matters with empathy and understanding
• Building strong, lasting client relationships
• Meeting with clients both face-to-face and remotely
• Drafting legal documents accurately and efficiently
• Managing files in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the team

About You

You'll be a qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and experience within Private Client law.

You'll be someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering an exceptional client experience
• Communicates with warmth, clarity and professionalism
• Can confidently manage a varied caseload
• Has strong attention to detail and a practical approach
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team

Based in Chelmsford, this is a Monday-Friday role (9am-5.30pm) offering a strong benefits package including ongoing training and development, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, health, dental and eye care benefits, a Christmas closure period, team events, staff referral incentives and a welcoming office environment.

I’m so excited to be supporting a fantastic law firm in Walsall who are continuing to grow their Family team.

Having recently placed a fantastic candidate into their Private Family department, I’m now looking to speak with experienced Legal Secretaries / Legal Assistants who have a background within Child Care / Public Law and are looking to join a supportive and busy team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to become part of a firm that genuinely cares about the quality of service they provide to families and children. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal support while creating an environment where their people can develop and thrive.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive, and detail-focused Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering excellent client service.

You will ideally have:

• At least 1 year’s experience within Child Care / Public Law
• Knowledge of family law procedures and processes
• Experience with Legal Aid applications and CCMS
• Strong IT skills and confident using case management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate typing skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• A positive, team-focused approach with a genuine commitment to supporting clients

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded team where your contribution will be valued. The firm is passionate about supporting both their clients and their employees and offers the chance to develop your career within a specialist Child Care Public Law environment.

The Role

You will provide vital support to the Child Care Public Law team, assisting with a varied caseload and ensuring the smooth running of matters from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year’s experience supporting within Child Care / Public Law and a good understanding of family law procedures, with experience including:

• Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications
• Managing the CCMS portal, including notifications and uploading documents
• Assisting with C2 applications
• Supporting matters involving Care Orders, Supervision Orders, and Emergency Protection Orders
• Assisting with Part 25 applications
• Bundle preparation and management
• Key date management and maintaining accurate diaries
• Time recording via the firm’s case management system
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including saving attachments and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, professionals, and other parties involved in proceedings

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.