Salary: Circa £40,000+ (dependent on experience)

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company iPhone
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Dedicated parking space 

About the Role

Clough & Willis is seeking a talented and motivated Family Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE to join our highly regarded Family Department based in Bury. 

Working alongside the Managing Partner and Head of Family, Lee Marston, and supported by an experienced family law paralegal, you will inherit a small but ongoing quality caseload consisting mostly of finances on divorce and separation, together with some private law Children Act work. 

You are preferably working towards, or have an interest in becoming a Resolution Accredited specialist in Finances on Divorce and Private Law Children Act. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise within a well-established family team that enjoys an outstanding local reputation, generating work through repeat instructions and recommendations. The firm has specialised exclusively in privately funded family law matters for over 25 years. 

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years' PQE in Family Law
• Be commercially aware, with an understanding of billing, recovery and performance targets
• Be comfortable managing deadlines
• Be experienced in handling privately funded family matters
• Demonstrate strong organisational and client care skills
• Have good IT skills
• Be familiar with the HMCTS Court Portal and legal research platforms such as Practical Law and Westlaw
• Be willing to support and engage in business development and marketing initiatives 

Key Areas of Experience

Finances on Divorce / Separation including

1. Part 25 procedures mostly Pension, Forensic Accountant, surveyor instruction;
2. Pension Advisory Group (PAG) guidance
3. Maintenance Pending Suit and interim maintenance applications
4. Section 31 variation applications;
5. (or knowledge of) Legal Costs Orders under Section 22ZA
6. Disclosure requirements under pre application protocol;
7. Finances on divorce proceedings;
8. Divorce procedure;
9. Advocacy at First Directions Appointments, Financial Dispute Resolution hearings and interim applications
10. Briefing Counsel, attending conferences;
11. Procedure on interlocutory applications;
12. Preparing court bundles under Part 27A
13. Or knowledge of Section 37 financial injunctions
14. Drafting pleadings including Directions/Final Orders, ES1 and ES2, statements of issues, case summaries/position statements, skeleton arguments, Witness statements of truth/affidavits;
15. Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements 

Schedule 1 Children Act Applications

1. Experience managing Schedule applications, procedures would be advantageous. 

Separation and Cohabitation Matters

1. Disclosure Requirement
2. Separation Agreements
3. Cohabitation (Living Together) Agreements
4. TOLATA experience an advantage 

Private Law Children Act

1. Procedure and pre application requirements/negotiation;
2. Knowledge of welfare checklists and current caselaw;
3. 3 Advocacy at FHDRA, DRA;
4. Making and defending internal and external child relocation applications;
5. Advocacy at more straightforward final hearings an advantage;
6. Drafting interim directions and final Orders;
7. Drafting case summaries, position statements, witness statements
8. Briefing Counsel;
9. Experts directions re. blood, hairstrand testing etc,
10. Familiar with CAFCASS requirements and reporting;
11. Urgent applications including spend time with, live with, specific issue/prohibited steps
12. Preparing court bundles in accordance with Part 27A 

Family Law Act Injunctions (and Domestic Abuse Orders)

1. Making and defending Non-Molestation Orders including assessing when an emergency;
2. Procedures;
3. Drafting applications, orders and undertakings
4. Advocacy on interim applications
5. Advocacy at final hearings would be advantageous
6. Briefing counsel where appropriate 

Working Arrangements

This is primarily an office-based role. While we do not operate a formal hybrid working policy, occasional home working may be considered once the successful candidate is fully established within the team and familiar with our clients and systems. 

Why Join Clough & Willis?

Clough & Willis is a long-established, respected North West law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality family law advice. Our Family Department is recognised for its expertise, professionalism and client-focused approach, providing an excellent platform for career development and progression.

Apply

To apply, please email your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the position to Lee Marston, Managing Partner, at lee.marston@clough-willis.co.uk

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will support the business on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, working closely with other lawyers across the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer or sole practitioner who may be looking to find a home for their clients or possibly merge their existing practice with a long-established and successful mid-tier firm in the North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, investments, reorganisations and group restructurings.
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements and related documentation.
• Assist in managing/mentoring any junior fee earner(s) in the team
• Service firm’s existing clients and integrate their own clients into the firm.
• Contribute to the development of the department and develop new intermediary relationships through marketing and business development initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues across the business and provide commercially focused legal support.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor 10 years plus PQE.
• Possess significant experience in corporate law gained in private practice or in an in-house legal team.
• Have quantifiable client following and strong relationships with intermediaries.
• Be willing to train junior members of the team.
• Have strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a practical, commercially aware approach to legal issues.
• Be capable of working collaboratively while also taking responsibility for assigned matters.
• Have an interest in and willingness to undertake business development to promote the department and the firm generally.
• Be interested in technology and its application in delivering quality legal services.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded with the ability to understand the business context behind legal issues and corporate transactions.
• Willing to take ownership and identify issues before they become problems.
• Keen to develop technically and professionally.
• Able to provide clear, proportionate and practical legal advice.
• Able to manage detail without losing sight of deadlines and priorities.
• Confident communicator and be able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative team.
• An opportunity to shape the future of the team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package or salary plus fee share option.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free parking.
• Mobile phone.

Apply

To apply, please email your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the position to Lee Marston, Managing Partner, at lee.marston@clough-willis.co.uk

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.  Possible fee share arrangement subject to agreed financial targets.

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will support the business on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, working closely with senior lawyers and internal stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified lawyer or an individual with early-career corporate legal experience to develop their technical expertise and commercial judgement within a dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, investments, reorganisations and group restructurings.
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements and related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice on corporate and commercial issues.
• Assist with due diligence exercises and prepare due diligence reports.
• Manage due diligence process and data room.
• Support transaction management, including maintaining transaction checklists, coordinating signing and completion processes, and managing corporate records.
• Prepare and review board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, notices and other corporate governance documentation.
• Assist with Companies House filings and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Work with external counsel, professional advisers and other third parties where required.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate material issues appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised legal files and precedents.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, templates and precedents.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues across the business and provide commercially focused legal support.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified solicitor.
• Some experience in corporate law, whether gained in private practice, an in-house legal team or through relevant training.
• Good understanding of fundamental corporate and commercial law principles.
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A practical, commercially aware approach to legal issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking responsibility for assigned matters.

Desirable

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, investments, restructurings or corporate governance.
• Familiarity with company secretarial matters and corporate filings.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of SME / OMB market and how such businesses operate.
• Outline knowledge of relevant tax rules and considerations for clients.
• An interest in and willingness to undertake business development to promote the department and the firm generally.
• An interest in technology and its application in delivering legal services.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded – able to understand the business context behind legal issues and corporate transactions.
• Proactive – willing to take ownership and identify issues before they become problems.
• Curious and willing to learn – keen to develop technically and professionally.
• Pragmatic – able to provide clear, proportionate and practical legal advice.
• Collaborative – comfortable working with lawyers, business teams and external advisers.
• Reliable and organised – able to manage detail without losing sight of deadlines and priorities.
• Confident communicator – able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and senior business stakeholders.
• Structured opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative legal team.
• An opportunity to shape the future of the team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free parking.
• Mobile phone.

Apply

To apply, please email your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the position to Lee Marston, Managing Partner, at lee.marston@clough-willis.co.uk

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

We are looking for a part-time experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join our existing team in Bury.

With a high level of personal presentation you will have previous legal secretarial experience in a commercial property department dealing with all aspects of property matters. 

The role will be based in our Bury office. Duties will include providing full secretarial support, audio-typing, arranging appointments, filing, photocopying, faxing and other general administration.

The hours for this role are negotiable.

Apply in writing to Karen Hastie, Practice Manager, Clough & Willis Solicitors, 2 Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 0DT www.clough-willis.co.uk