Careers

Meet Your Managing Partner

Managing Partner, Neil Wilson, plays an active part in the career progression and well-being of every member of the Chadwick Lawrence team.

Neil is a face you’ll quickly come to recognise, working from any one of our eight Yorkshire sites; he insists on not having a permanent office. In fact, Neil was once referred to as our “Legal Nomad” but it definitely wasn’t by one of us!

With over 25 years in the legal profession (and a few outside of it too) Neil’s vision for the firm is one of constant, progressive and considered evolution where each decision is made with people at the very heart of it.

Here are a few words of welcome from Neil.

“Welcome to Chadwick Lawrence, a place where you can genuinely build a successful career in law. Our current management structure sees three of our board members being former trainee solicitors at the firm and in addition to this, several of our Equity Partners also started their careers at Chadwick Lawrence.

We pride ourselves in the way that we work supporting each other and using our core values to help us all behave in a constructive, fair and friendly way. We trust our colleagues and we are not frightened of empowering them to take on additional tasks and we regularly listen to their feedback on how we should be progressing the firm. We invest a lot of time in health, wellbeing and support and we genuinely have a very good, flexible yet professional working environment.

I would say this though wouldn’t I? If you’re interested in knowing a little bit more about the firm prior to applying look at our people page and feel free to contact one of my colleagues in the area that you are interested in and ask them why they work at Chadwick Lawrence. If you aren’t sure who to approach feel free to contact our HR team and ask them to point you in the right direction.

I hope you find this message helpful and look forward to meeting you at some point in the future.”

Neil

People Like You

Our team is a fine blend of experienced leaders, emerging talent and ambitious rookies. Instead of us telling you about what it’s supposed to be like at Chadwick Lawrence, we thought we’d let our people tell you instead.

One of the key parts of working at Chadwick Lawrence (particularly for those starting out in their legal career) is the concept of peer mentoring. There’s no better way to develop than to have someone you can turn to for advice and counsel. No matter the level of seniority, it’s something we truly believe in and it’s something that we want to sit at the centre of our business and your career.

Find out what some of your future colleagues have got to say about life at the heart of Yorkshire’s Legal People.

I started at Chadwick Lawrence fresh out of college in 2005, not really knowing what the future would hold. I soon developed a passion for law and expressed an interest in pursuing a legal career. I was allowed to take part in a part time degree course and subsequently commenced a training contract. Throughout this time I gained invaluable experience and knowledge whilst working alongside senior solicitors and taking an active part on a whole range of legal disputes and issues. After completing my Legal Practice Course, I qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and went on to become partner in 2019. In 14 years I’d gone from leaving college not fully knowing what I wanted to do with my life, to being a partner in a law firm. This speaks volumes of Chadwick Lawrence and what they are all about. If you make the effort and put in the hard work you are rewarded, as simple as that. You are allowed to express yourself without any fixed regime and if you want to succeed, you will.

Jack Oldroyd – Partner in Charge of Employment Litigation

Team member since 2005

Favourite Chad Law moment – I’ve been here that long that I can’t pick out just one! I’d have to say generally being part of a great team, which has changed significantly over time but has maintained its core values throughout.

“I have been with Chadwick Lawrence for over 15 years and the firm has changed so much since I first started. There is a real sense of everyone working as part of a team, everyone is included.  No matter what your role is within the firm, it’s an integral part of the business and is really appreciated. This team-work and commitment to the firm, drove us through the uncertainty of the pandemic, with everyone stepping up and doing that bit extra to help, in strange and difficult times.

You can come in and do your daily job and that’s fine and suits many people or you can progress through the company. Through the years, I’ve seen office assistants and trainees progress, some to associate and partner level and I’ve felt genuinely proud for each one of them.  I’ve progressed in my role through the years too, fully supported along the way by my line manager and work colleagues. Success, due to working with a great team!”

Jaine England – Reception Manager

Team member since 2007

Favourite Chad Law moment – The firm winning an award at the Examiner Business Awards, going up with everyone to accept it, tripping and nearly falling into Harry Gration’s arms!

“I joined Chadwick Lawrence when I left school in 1994 as the office junior and was soon a secretary in the Probate Team. After working closely with the Solicitors I assisted I became a fee earner in the team and was supported by the firm in my studies.  The opportunities I have been given by the partners mean that I have been able to progress my career with a firm that actively encourages home grown talent and clearly believes in supporting people to achieve their goals.  In more recent years I have been promoted to associate and have had the pleasure of being involved in projects to take our team to new levels.  My years at Chadwick Lawrence have seen me progress through the ranks as the partners believe in nurturing ambition and recognising hard work and dedication, I have quite literally grown up in Chadwick Lawrence and really enjoy being a part of the firm it has become.”

Sue Preece – Associate, Wills & Probate

“I took an unconventional route into the law firm. 16 years old and straight out of high school, I decided to apply for an apprenticeship in the IT team, to my delight I was accepted. Chadwick Lawrence supported me through my qualification whilst allowing me to gain valuable hands-on experience. In December 2016 I was fortunate enough to win my college’s ‘IT apprentice of the year’, an achievement that would have been hard to attain if not for the assistance of my team and the firm!

I have been with the firm for nearly 7 years now, in this time I have witnessed the company grow and adapt despite the unprecedented times, nobody could have predicted the pandemic however the quick turn around and adaption to a predominantly home-based firm without the compromise of the client-based experience was something to be truly proud of. This wasn’t just a fluke though, from an IT perspective, the firm’s planning and forward thinking helped us develop a system that could easily be adapted if the unthinkable was to ever happen. The quick actions of the management team certainly played a vital role in keeping the firm afloat. I am proud to have grown alongside Chadwick Lawrence and call myself a member of the team.”

Tom Leech – Junior IT Systems Developer

“I joined Chadwick Lawrence in May 2011 as a trainee solicitor. From the very start of my career here I was encouraged not only to run my own files from start to finish but think creatively about new areas of law and opportunities that the firm could develop. I am sure this would not have been the case at many other law firms and I have really enjoyed the challenge of not only learning new areas of law that we can develop but putting in place marketing plans. Seeing these marketing plans come to life and new work coming through the door has been extremely rewarding. Creative thinking and looking at new ideas outside of the box is very much encouraged at Chadwick Lawrence. This for me has been one of the many reasons to stay and develop my career with Chadwick Lawrence”

Nils O’Donoghue – Partner, Regulatory and Crime

Team Member since 2011

Favourite Chad Law Moment – Acting for an England International in relation to a high profile anti-doping case.

“I joined Chadwick Lawrence in early 2017 and since my first day I have loved it. There are a multitude of reasons why but the main thing for me is the way I am not viewed as a number. I am an employee who is cared about, like being in a family and has regular contact with the owners of the firm. During my time with the firm, I feel I have continually been allowed to develop and have had major input in numerous areas of the business. There is regular feedback from the Management team on my performance and whether constructive or praising it is all delivered in a positive way. I started and have continued to work over and above expectations and put the extra effort in where it is required, and this has been acknowledged by the wider business on numerous occasions. There have been some significant challenges to deal with during the last few years, as the pandemic hit and hurt hundreds of businesses, but Chadwick Lawrence stayed positive and strong throughout this period and the feeling of being part of a larger family where you are cared for is growing each week. In work it has been important for me to find a happy place and I have that and more at Chadwick Lawrence. Here’s to the next 5 years and onwards.”

Paul Marshall – Finance Manager

“I’ve been with Chadwick Lawrence since 2017 and I have seen the firm go through vast changes especially in our Property Department. I have been given the freedom and guidance to progress my career because of our people. Our team is full of people who share development ambitions which is encouraged throughout the firm. I am passionate about the continuous learning and helping to develop those around me and get an instant gratification. Our teams encourage, support and motivate one another to be the best version of themselves. I am excited to progress my career alongside Chadwick Lawrence.

Ruth Nippers – Associate Solicitor and Team Leader, Home & Property

Favourite Chad Law Moment – helping trainees realise their own potential.

“I have worked at Chadwick Lawrence for over 32 years now, this being my first job on leaving school.  Having started as an office assistant, through the support and encouragement of the firm I am now an Associate CIPD qualified HR Manager.

Over the years I have seen a lot of changes but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the firm’s view that it is only as good as the people that work here.  They provide support and encouragement for those wishing to develop in their career and also provide a wide range of benefits to support the physical and mental health of its staff.

As I have watched Chadwick Lawrence grow, it has never lost the family team atmosphere, which is one of the reasons I have stayed with the firm for so long.  Everyone, no matter what their role, has an important part to play and it really is a case of “team working”.”

Cath Milnes. HR Manager

Favourite Chad Law Moment – Being part of the Chadwick Lawrence Wakefield 10K team a few years ago and completing it!!

“I joined Chadwick Lawrence in 2018, working in Admin, Commercial Property and Personal Injury roles since then. I have enjoyed a significant amount of freedom in all these roles, allowing me to approach my work in my own way and to gain knowledge of the wider legal profession, so I could be confident I was pursuing a branch of the Legal Sector which suited me best. In my current PI role, I have had a great opportunity to undertake training to gain qualifications and tackle varied and challenging work. I learn best by doing the work rather than reading about it, so Chadwick Lawrence has been perfect in this respect as I have been able to progress very quickly in my respective roles. If you are looking to advance a career in the Legal Profession, Chadwick Lawrence is a great place to be”

Elliot Rowley. Trainee Paralegal, Personal Injury

“I first joined Chadwick Lawrence in August of 2000, originally taken on as secretary to the manager of the Clinical Negligence department. After taking a break to bring up my young children, I returned in May 2011 to the same department, this time as a paralegal, looking after court of protection and deputy clients.  The many years I’ve worked here I think are testament to my contentment at the firm and the department which I have been a part of for so long.  Chadwick Lawrence has gone through so many changes in the years I’ve worked here, but in that time one thing which has remained is my sense of being a valued member of the team.”

Karen Motley. Paralegal, Clinical Negligence

“I have been employed as a Solicitor in the Family Law Team at Chadwick Lawrence since 2006.  I have witnessed many changes both within my team and the firm as a whole, including the introduction of the Chadwick Lawrence Way ‘visions and values’ which I feel very much underpins the collaborative and friendly culture of the firm.  I have always found it immensely helpful that the firm has experts in such a large number of practice areas, so there is always someone you can pick up the telephone to when needed. I have personally felt supported by the firm throughout my time at Chadwick Lawrence, with opportunities for career progression. Commitment and hard work are always rewarded.    The firm recognises the importance of a healthy work/life balance and particularly as a parent of a young child, I very much value the ability to work flexibly in order to assist the firm in achieving its goals.  The ‘hybrid working’ culture that has been around since 2020, is something I believe that the firm has positively and successfully embraced.”

Joanne Jones. Associate – Family

“I started my journey back with Chadwick Lawrence when I was studying A-levels at college – a very long time ago!

It was during my time studying that I secured a mentorship placement and ongoing work experience with the firm which later led to a Legal Apprenticeship.

Since the outset, the firm have supported me in many ways throughout my journey and their commitment to developing and nurturing talent is testament to the culture of our firm. What comes from that, is a network of brilliant people who are there to support and guide you through your journey.”

Zoe Allen. Litigation Executive

Favourite Chad Law Moment – supporting and inspiring our next generation of lawyers by overseeing our student engagement initiatives – something which will always be very close to my heart given my own experiences.

Perks for our People

When it comes to “Perks for our People” we set out to ensure that what we offer is actually of value to our varied and diverse team. In fact, “perk” probably doesn’t do some of them justice and, at Chadwick Lawrence, we’re all about justice!

This list of benefits and added extras is constantly evolving and is driven not just by the senior figures in our business but by the people we actually want to benefit from them.

Now more than ever, it’s essential that legal practices offer their employees (and their family) more than just a basic salary. We’ve set out to create a distinct set of benefits that are accessible, tangible and genuinely of value.

Find out just a few of the reasons you won’t regret putting Chadwick Lawrence at the heart of your career.

We genuinely believe that one of our main perks is the fact that everyone at Chadwick Lawrence has direct access to our Managing Partner and all the Senior Leadership Team. Feedback and input is openly encouraged and gratefully received and we’ve worked hard to make sure that different people can make different suggestions in different ways. It’s fair to say that some of the best ideas have been born through conversations on one of our away days, social events or general get togethers. We’re strong advocates that the best decisions aren’t always made in the boardroom.

Here are just a few of the perks that come with being part of Chadwick Lawrence.

• Flexi-time & flexible hours of working
• Hybrid working (home/office)
• New starter branded merchandise
• Birthday day off
• Firm pension scheme
• Employee recognition & awards
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Discounted online perks
• Online wellness portal
• 24-7 online GP service
• Prescription delivery
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flu vaccinations
• Staff referral and incentivisation
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Parking costs
• Long service recognition
• Career progression program
• Discounts on Chadwick Lawrence services
• Direct access to the Managing Partner

Criminal Law Department – Newly Qualified Solicitor

We’re looking to recruit a newly qualified Solicitor to our burgeoning Criminal Law team, presenting an opportunity to learn and work alongside some of the best in the business.

We understand that a career in law should be as unique as the individual undertaking it. There should be no tired formula for selection to the role and the path to success can and should mean different things to different people.  It’s for these exact reasons that we’ve set out to be one of the most sought after legal employers in the North by crafting a unique blend of personal and professional benefits that allow each member of the team to progress in the direction they desire.

The Role

We’re looking to recruit a newly qualified Solicitor to our burgeoning Criminal Law team, presenting an opportunity to learn and work alongside some of the best in the business.

What You Can Expect

The successful applicant can expect to receive the finest on-the-job training in Criminal Law with a particular emphasis on motoring law matters.

The role will involve preparing and conducting cases in the Magistrates Court, the Crown Court as well as PACE interviews on occasion.  We only accept private paying instructions and there is no Legal Aid work. As such there is no requirement for regular out of hours police station attendance or court work although some out of business hours work may be required albeit on an infrequent basis.

The department also deals with general commercial regulatory work and you will gain experience and develop expertise in these areas, as well as some intellectual property work and sports law. Training will also be given on conducting hearings in the Magistrates Court and the applicant must again be willing to develop this experience. This is with a view to running such matters without supervision in the future. If you’re looking to progress quickly but with complete support from experienced professionals, then this is the role for you.

• High quality clients across personals, professional and sporting organisations
• Varied case load
• Expert guidance and in-house training
• Autonomy and support in equal amounts
• Unlimited ceiling for professional development
• An employer who values personal matters as much as legal matters
• A carefully crafted career plan that’s tailored to you and your goals

What We’d Like from You

Whilst newly qualified, we don’t need someone with experience in criminal law but an eagerness to embrace this area of practices is essential, as is a desire to train and develop your skills on an ongoing basis. Likewise, an interest in growing your portfolio of clients will see the right person flourish.

We like people with:

• energy and spark, who can connect to those around them
• good old common sense mixed with drive and integrity
• a range of interests outside of the law
• a sharp intellect – our work is intellectually demanding so you’ll need the ability to think on your feet as well as research and present with impeccable insight and detail
• the ability for independent thought
• commercial awareness
• the ability to show grit under pressure
• a good sense of humour

Where You’ll be Based

The role will be based in both of our Huddersfield and Halifax offices.  The applicant will also be required to attend our other offices, be able to travel to court and to client meetings at client premises.

Application Advice

We’d like it if you sent a covering letter that tells us about you, why you are interested in a career in law and why you think Chadwick Lawrence is the place for you (and vice versa). This information should be factual and should cover what you’ve been up to, where and the things you’ve learned along the way. Ideally this won’t just be about your career to date in the legal sector. We genuinely want to understand your journey and how you spend your time outside of your studies too.

In terms of length, think concise and precise as opposed to War & Peace so no more than A4. Please feel free to include any other information which you think may be relevant to your application and we’d also recommend that your CV doesn’t stretch much further than 2 sides of A4.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

Apply Now

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application. Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually. If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application, please presume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

Paralegal – Commercial Property Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Family Department seeking an experienced Paralegal/NQ Solicitor to join the Team

Position:                Paralegal – Commercial Property Department

Location:                Dock Street, Leeds

Responsible to:  Partner in Charge of the Department

Hours:                     Full time 37 ½ hours per week

Salary:                     Competitive – negotiable dependent on experience

About us

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and busy Commercial Property Department.

Our multi-disciplinary team works with local and national clients from a broad range of industries to deliver a range of specialist legal services. Our Property team undertakes various commercial property and investment transactions including sales, purchases, leases, development, and refinancing.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Paralegal to work within our busy Property team.  This role will be based at our Dock Street office based in Leeds Town Centre which is located close to the train station and the M62.

Experience is not necessary, but preference will be given to candidates with some experience or a background understanding of property law gained during their studies.  Consideration will also be given to those who otherwise demonstrate the skills and experience we are looking for.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious person who wants to develop their skills further through working on a wide range of quality instructions. You would be working closely with senior members of the team, providing support in all aspects including drafting/preparation of documentation, preparation of reports to clients, file administration and land registry applications.

Applicants should ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• a completed law degree or conversion from a non-law degree (consideration will also be given to those without a degree but with relevant experience in the workplace)
• strong IT skills
• the high degree of initiative and the ability to manage your time and your workload effectively
• excellent communication skills and a desire to use these to promote the team and the firm both internally and externally
• a willingness to learn, to drive your own career progression and to be proactive in achieving this

Progression opportunities are genuinely available at Chadwick Lawrence, including potential progression to a training contract (or SQE route to qualification if applicable).  The firm has an annual application and selection process for this through its Pathway to Progression programme.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and an accompanying letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application. It is not always possible to reply to each applicant individually. If you do not therefore hear from the firm within 2 weeks of your application, please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Assistants (from entry level) Residential Conveyancing

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Family Department seeking an experienced Paralegal/NQ Solicitor to join the Team

Position:                 Assistants (from entry level) Residential Conveyancing

Location:                Various Sites

Responsible to:   Team Leader

Hours:                      Full time 37 ½ hours per week

Salary:                     Competitive – negotiable dependent on experience

Chadwick Lawrence is recruiting multiple assistant positions within the Conveyancing Department.

We are recruiting at all levels including Administration Assistants, Trainee Assistants, and Conveyancing Assistants with experience.

We are looking for hard working team players, who have a passion for client care, and those who are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking candidates who are keen to learn and have a proven academic record. We have an excellent training programme to facilitate learning and career progression, so if you have a “can-do” positive attitude, and are open to a challenge, then we can give you the legal skills to succeed in this varied and rewarding role. We welcome applications from people of all abilities including those who may be seeking a career change.

Candidates will either know how to, or could be shown how to, work as part of a team and support our Conveyancers in everyday tasks such as dealing with general queries, assisting with completions, conducting searches, typing various letters, liaising with clients, solicitors, referrers and estate agents.

The successful applicant must be able to work on their own initiative and prioritise a busy workload.  Good communication skills are essential.  A working knowledge of SOS or other case management system is desirable but not essential.

Applications should be in writing to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Paralegal – NQ Solicitor – Family Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Family Department seeking an experienced Paralegal/NQ Solicitor to join the Team

Position:                 Paralegal/NQ Solicitor – Family Department

Location:                Wakefield Office

Responsible to:   Partner in charge of the Department at the Wakefield Office

Hours:                      Full time 37 ½ hours per week

Salary:                     Competitive – negotiable dependent on experience

Chadwick Lawrence is seeking an experienced Paralegal or Newly Qualified Solicitor to work in our growing Family Department

Candidates should be ambitious and enthusiastic with approximately 1 to 3 years’ experience.  Candidates should be capable of working with a degree of autonomy and possess the drive to succeed.  The Firm is offering an attractive benefits package with the possibility to progress and develop within the Firm.

The successful candidate will work on a range of private client matters including divorce, financial matters and children’s cases, some of which will be complex in nature.  Additionally, you will have experience of working independently running or assisting with high-value divorce/ancillary relief matters.

Applicants must demonstrate good team working skills and an ability to work with other family fee earners within the Company.

The successful candidate must be personable, demonstrating good communications skills and be flexible in their approach to work.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application, please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Experienced Fee Earner – Probate Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Probate Department seeking an experienced Fee Earner to join the Team.

Position:                               Experienced Fee Earner Probate Department

Location:                              Bradford        

Responsible:                      Partner in charge of the Department

Salary Details:                   Competitive £ negotiable dependent upon experience

Hours:                                    Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Chadwick Lawrence is recruiting for an experienced person to work in its Probate Department across various sites.

Candidates should be ambitious and enthusiastic with experience of working in a busy Probate Department with the opportunity for flexible hybrid working. Candidates should be capable of working with a degree of autonomy and possess the drive to succeed.  The Firm is offering an attractive benefits package with the possibility to progress and develop within the Firm.

The successful candidate will work on a range of private client matters including Wills, Lasting Power of Attorneys, Tax/Trust work and Probate. Applicants must demonstrate good team working skills and an ability to work with other probate fee earners within the Company.

The role also includes marketing of the firm’s services within the community and business generation.  The ability to network and create business contacts is essential.

The successful candidate must be personable, demonstrating good communications skills and be flexible in their approach to work.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV  to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Lawyer – Corporate Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Corporate team seeking a Corporate Lawyer to join the Team.

Position:                   Lawyer Corporate Department 

Location:                  Leeds (with flexibility as to partial WFH)

Responsible to:     Partner in Charge

Hours:                        Full-time (job share considered)

Salary:                       £ negotiable, dependent upon experience

About us

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Corporate team.

Our multi-disciplinary team works with local, national and international clients from a broad range of industries to deliver a range of specialist legal services. Our Corporate team undertakes various corporate, commercial and finance work at all levels. We pride ourselves on offering sound commercial advice; working with our clients to provide exceptional solutions for every aspect of their corporate and business law requirements.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate lawyer to work within our growing Corporate team, primarily based at our Leeds Office but with scope to work partly from home if this is desirable.

Ideally suitable for someone with 3+ years of experience of Corporate work, although consideration will be given to applicants who otherwise demonstrate the skills and experience we are looking for.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious lawyer who wants to develop their technical and commercial skills further through working on a wide range of quality instructions. Your caseload will include all areas of business law, in particular leading on transactional corporate work, but also complex group re-organisations, shareholder agreements and general corporate advisory.

Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years’ experience working in corporate law within a law firm or in house
• strong IT skills
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to manage your time and your workload effectively
• excellent communication skills and a desire to use these to promote the team and the firm both internally and externally
• a willingness to learn, to drive your own career progression and to be proactive in achieving this

Additional Information

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and an accompanying letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application. It is not always possible to reply to each applicant individually. If you do not therefore hear from the firm within 2 weeks of your application please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Fee Earner – Residential Conveyancing Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Residential Conveyancing Department seeking a Fee Earner to join the Team.

Position:                   Fee-earner Residential Conveyancing Department

Location:                  Negotiable

Responsible to:    Team Leader

Hours:                        Full-time 37½ hours per week

Salary:                       Competitive – negotiable dependent upon experience

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to work within our residential conveyancing team.

Working in all aspects of residential conveyancing work, including sale, purchase, freehold and leasehold work.  Applicants must be confident in dealing with their own high-volume caseload and working cohesively within a team, as well a being able to work with minimum supervision.  A working knowledge of SOS or other case management system to prepare and process letters and forms correctly is desirable.

The successful applicant will be required to generate revenue through business development and be able to demonstrate strong client management skills. This opportunity would be ideal for someone with over 3 years’ technical experience within residential conveyancing and who is proactive in approaching the local market and developing new business for the Firm.

We provide a supportive environment for career development offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth

We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential and who will help us achieve ours in return.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and an accompanying letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

NQ Solicitor – Criminal Law Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Criminal Law Department seeking a NQ Solicitor to join the Team.

Position:                   NQ Solicitor – Criminal Law Department

Location:                   Huddersfield/Halifax Office

Responsible to:      Partner in charge of the Department

Hours:                         Full time 37 ½ hours per week

Salary:                        Competitive – negotiable dependent on experience

Chadwick Lawrence is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to work in our growing criminal law team.

The successful applicant will receive training in criminal law with an emphasis on motoring law matters.  The applicant does not therefore need to have experience in criminal law but will need to display a willingness to complete train and develop in this area. Training will also be given on conducting hearings in the Magistrates Court and the applicant must again be willing to develop this experience.

The role will involve preparing and conducting cases in the Magistrates Court, the Crown Court as well as PACE interviews on occasion.  We only accept private paying instructions and there is no Legal Aid work. As such there is no requirement for regular out of hours police station attendance or court work although some out of business hours work may be required albeit on an infrequent basis.

The department also deals with general commercial regulatory work and the applicant will gain experience and develop expertise in these areas, as well as some intellectual property work and sports law. This is with a view to running such matters without supervision in the future.

This role will involve working with high quality clients with a varied case load. Our recent clients include several high-profile athletes and sports organisations.  Our team is expanding rapidly. We are a friendly, proactive team who wish to invest in the successful applicant to become a long-term member of this close-knit team.

We are looking for a candidate who will enjoy business development activities with strong IT skills.

The role will be based in both of our Huddersfield and Halifax offices.  The applicant will also be required to attend our other offices, be able to travel to court and to client meetings at client premises.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application, please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Fee Earner – Plot Sales Department

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Plot Sales Department seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join the Team.

Position:                   Fee Earner Plot Sales Department

Location:                  Wakefield Office

Responsible to:     Partner in Charge of the Department

Hours:                        Full-time, 37½ hours per week

Salary:                       Competitive -negotiable dependent upon experience

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancer to work within the Commercial Property Team at our Wakefield office.  Dealing primarily with Developers new build sales and part exchange purchase and re-sales but from time to time to assist the Team with some residential conveyancing matters including sale, purchase, freehold and leasehold work.  Applicants must be confident in dealing with their own caseload working cohesively within a team as well as being able to work with minimum supervision.

The successful applicant will assist with business development and be able to demonstrate strong client management skills.  The opportunity would be ideal for someone with over 3 years technical experience within residential conveyancing and who is proactive in helping develop new business for the firm

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential and who will help us achieve ours in return.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer.  Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and an accompanying letter to jobs@chadlaw.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application.

Due to a high volume of applications for this role it is not possible to reply to each Applicant individually.

If you do not therefore hear from the Firm within 2 weeks of your application please presume that you have been unsuccessful.