Careers
Clark Willis has a clear vision of the legal service experience we wish to provide to our clients and an integral part of delivering that service is our team. We strive to provide a working environment based on mutual support, shared purpose and a sense of pride in the services that we supply with career development pathways and wellbeing support.
- Structured Career Development
- Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Birthday Day off
- Staff Benefits Scheme
- Long Service Rewards
Whatever your field of expertise, we are always interested in hearing from outstanding, talented, and ambitious lawyers who can develop our service offerings to clients or bring with them future work and who are looking for a new challenge and to develop their career. If there are no specific vacancies listed below, but you would like to join our team, then please do send us a speculative covering letter and CV confirming how you can help us deliver a premium service to our clients.
If working for a recruitment agency, please do not send CVs unless asked to do so.
Role: Residential Property Associate / Solicitor / CILEX / Licensed Conveyancer
Location: Northallerton or Darlington
Hours: Full Time
Package
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Birthday Day off
- Staff Benefits Scheme
- Long Service Rewards
The Role
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Residential Property fee earner to join our busy Property team at Northallerton or Darlington to undertake the broad spectrum of residential property work. The Residential Property team is a highly skilled, expert team, currently comprising of 5 fee-earners and their respective support teams.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a full caseload of freehold and leasehold residential property transactions from instruction to completion.
- Liaise with clients (both individuals and companies), estate agents, brokers and mortgage lenders.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX / Licensed Conveyancer
- Minimum 2 years PQE in Residential Property
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of Residential Property Law
- Sound technical skills in the following areas:
- Microsoft Office IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Proven document or case management skills
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk
We are recruiting a Litigation Solicitor to join our growing Dispute Resolution team, based in Darlington or Northallerton (with flexibility between offices as agreed). You will handle a varied caseload including general civil/commercial litigation, property disputes (landlord and tenant), leasehold/RTM and service charge challenges (including tribunal work), debts/contractual disputes, and professional negligence matters. Some experience with Probate Disputes would also be welcomed.
You will be trusted to run your own files with appropriate support, and you will also assist with supervising trainees/apprentices and supporting team development through file review and day-to-day guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Run matters end-to-end, including drafting statements of case and correspondence, evidence preparation, strategic advice, and progressing matters through negotiation/ADR and, where appropriate, court/tribunal processes.
Assist with tasks on larger and more complex matters where necessary alongside your own case load.
Assist HoD with supervision and development of trainees/apprentices/paralegals (eg allocation of tasks, file review, feedback), recognising that supervisors/managers remain accountable and must supervise effectively.
Actively participate in business development and networking
Person Specification (skills/experience)
Qualified solicitor of not less than 3 years PQE preferred. We may be open to extending applications to suitably experienced CILEX subject to adjustments if the right candidate applies.
Current or recent experience of assisting and running dispute resolution matters in at least one of the key areas, or a variety thereof. Knowledge of the Court system is essential, knowledge of FTT proceedings desirable.
Strong work ethic, good communication and organisational skills and a practical and commercial approach to dispute resolution are necessary.
Clean SRA disciplinary record.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team including supervision and support junior colleagues as part of a team delivery model.
Preference is for full time but willing to negotiate for the right candidate.
Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred.
Package
- Competitive salary
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Bonus Scheme
- Staff Benefits
- Long Service Rewards
- Attractive Holiday Packages
- Flexible working
We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the essential requirements and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please apply by sending your CV/application to our practice manager n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk
