Careers with Connaught Law
A career at Connaught Law offers a rewarding and challenging journey where talent meets opportunity. We are committed to helping our team members reach their full potential through comprehensive training programmes and continuous professional development.
Current Vacancies
We are actively seeking talented legal professionals to join our dynamic team at our Chancery Lane office. These positions represent exceptional opportunities for career growth within a leading London law firm.
Always Recruiting: We maintain open recruitment for exceptional candidates across all our practice areas. If you don't see a specific role that matches your expertise, we encourage you to submit your CV for future opportunities as we continue to expand our team.
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Litigation/Dispute Resolution Solicitor
The Opportunity
We are a dynamic, diverse, and developing city-based leading firm. An exceptional opportunity has arisen at our Chancery Lane office for an experienced Litigation/Dispute Resolution solicitor. We are seeking someone with at least 3 years PQE who possesses the skills and ambition to establish and develop our Litigation/Dispute Resolution department. This represents the perfect opportunity for a solicitor seeking independence and responsibility.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will:
- Have at least 3 years PQE+
- Demonstrate the ability and desire to work independently
- Have a proven track record of successful cases
- Possess experience in supervising and team leadership
- Have comprehensive experience and strong technical knowledge across the Litigation/Dispute Resolution spectrum
- Be committed to the role and expansion of the department
- Be capable of handling a demanding and developing caseload
- Demonstrate the ability to expand the client base and caseload
What We Offer:
With the autonomy offered in this role, the ideal candidate will be able to maintain an excellent work-life balance while building a successful practice within our supportive firm environment.
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Wills and Probate/Private Client Solicitor
The Opportunity
We are a dynamic, diverse, and developing city-based leading firm. An exceptional opportunity has arisen at our Chancery Lane office for an experienced Wills and Probate/Private Client solicitor. We are seeking someone with at least 3 years PQE who possesses the skills and ambition to establish and develop our Wills and Probate/Private Client department. This represents the perfect opportunity for a solicitor seeking independence and responsibility.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will:
- Have at least 3 years PQE+
- Demonstrate the ability and desire to work independently
- Have a proven track record of successful cases
- Possess experience in supervising and team leadership
- Have comprehensive experience across the Wills and Probate/Private Client spectrum including strong technical knowledge of estate administration, drafting of wills, trust matters, power of attorney and contentious probate matters
- Be committed to the role and expansion of the department
- Be capable of handling a demanding and developing caseload
- Demonstrate the ability to expand the client base and caseload
What We Offer:
With the autonomy offered in this role, the ideal candidate will be able to maintain an excellent work-life balance while building a successful practice within our supportive firm environment.
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Paralegal – Immigration Department
The Opportunity
Connaught Law is currently recruiting for a Paralegal based in our London office. This represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a leading law firm specialising in immigration law. The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling diverse immigration caseloads, demonstrate strong technical competency, and possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills. You will be expected to maintain the highest professional standards while ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing applications covering all aspects of UK Immigration Rules
- Handling complex EEA applications
- Processing Tier 1, 2, 4 and 5 sponsorship licence applications
- Preparing Judicial Review applications and challenges to Sponsor Licence suspensions
- Making representations to UKVI in cases of sponsor licence suspensions
- Processing naturalisation and registration as British citizens applications
- Submitting administrative review requests on behalf of corporate clients under the points-based system
- Managing appeals to the First Tier Tribunal
- Preparing discretionary leave/asylum and humanitarian protection applications
Essential Requirements
Working within our busy immigration team, you will liaise regularly with clients and colleagues. We are seeking candidates with:
- Law Society or OISC accreditation (preferable)
- Ability to generate fees in line with predetermined targets
- Excellent drafting and written communication skills
- Strong ability to manage and adhere to strict deadlines
- Current knowledge and commitment to continual professional development
- Strong client care, IT and business development capabilities
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Knowledge of legal processes (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
We provide a positive and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career development within a leading law firm. Our comprehensive benefits package and professional development programmes ensure our team members can achieve their full potential.
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Work Experience Opportunities
The Opportunity
Every work experience placement is tailored to individual needs, but all our programmes are designed to maximise students' learning opportunities at Connaught Law. During your placement, you will engage with professionals across the firm and gain practical, hands-on experience by exploring various aspects of legal practice.
Legal Work Experience
- Attending court hearings and client meetings with counsel
- Conducting legal research tasks
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Shadowing qualified solicitors across different practice areas
- General administration duties including document bundling
Business Support Experience
- Marketing and business development
- Administrative operations
How to Apply
If you have any queries regarding work experience opportunities at Connaught Law, please email [email protected]
Ready to Join Our Team?
To apply for any of these positions, please share your CV and covering letter at:
[email protected]
We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early applications for the best opportunities.
Legal Professionals
We provide clear pathways for career advancement, enabling our people to achieve their professional aspirations while contributing to our firm's continued success. Our team benefits from an extensive range of professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and incentives designed to support both personal growth and career progression.
Solicitors
Our Solicitors are highly regarded within their respective fields, delivering specialist expertise to a diverse client base including trade unions, commercial enterprises, and private individuals.
Client service excellence remains at the heart of everything we do at Connaught Law. We take pride in our significant case outcomes and media recognition, which demonstrate both the breadth of our work and our unwavering commitment to achieving justice for our clients.
If you possess the talent, ambition, and determination to excel in a stimulating legal environment, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your career with us.
Chartered Legal Executives
Chartered Legal Executives at Connaught Law enjoy fulfilling and professionally rewarding roles. Our Chartered Legal Executives specialise across multiple departments, managing their own caseloads while providing essential support to our Solicitor teams.
Paralegals/Legal Executives
Paralegals and Legal Executives play a vital role within our legal teams, working closely with our Solicitors in a professional and supportive environment that encourages skill development and career progression. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, taking witness statements, client interviewing, and providing comprehensive case support to our Solicitor teams.
We particularly welcome applications from law graduates with LPC qualifications. Previous legal experience, whether gained through paid or voluntary work, represents a distinct advantage.
Legal Support
Our Legal Support professionals work either within specialist teams or directly with individual Solicitors, adding significant value to our client service delivery. To join our Legal Support team, you will need specialised knowledge in your relevant area of law and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and client focus are paramount.
Legal Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Opportunities
We are pleased to offer our comprehensive Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme, providing an excellent pathway into the legal profession.
This programme represents an outstanding opportunity for individuals seriously considering a legal career. Our apprentices work alongside experienced legal professionals and recognised leaders in their fields, gaining practical job-specific skills while pursuing formal qualifications.
- Paralegal Apprenticeships
- Legal Administration Apprenticeships
Programme Benefits
Upon successful completion, you will achieve either the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship or the Level 2 Business/Legal Administration Apprenticeship qualification.
This represents just the beginning of your legal career journey. Connaught Law is fully committed to supporting all successful candidates beyond their initial qualification, providing clear pathways for career progression within our organisation.
Students & Trainees
At Connaught Law, we actively seek emerging legal talent and future leaders in the profession. If you are interested in learning from award-winning legal professionals while gaining exposure to high-profile cases and cutting-edge legal work, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available within your area of interest.
Training & Development
Rewarding You
At Connaught Law, we understand that achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential for both personal wellbeing and professional success. We have implemented comprehensive initiatives designed to support our team members in balancing their career aspirations with personal commitments.
Developing You
At Connaught Law, learning and development forms an integral part of our firm's growth strategy. We recognise the existing skills that our people possess and identify the areas they need to develop to achieve their career goals.
We support employees to shape their own development through our structured appraisal process and provide the necessary tools to help them grow alongside our organisation.
From day one, you will receive comprehensive induction training and access to our extensive national training and development programmes. These cover essential areas including soft skills development, management training, IT proficiency, and technical skills enhancement.
We are also committed to supporting diverse development solutions including departmental conferences, team building initiatives, and funding assistance for professional qualifications.
Training On Offer
Our comprehensive training portfolio includes:
Client Care Excellence
Modern legal practice requires exceptional client relationship skills. Converting initial enquiries into lasting client relationships is fundamental to our continued growth and requires mastery of both technical legal knowledge and sophisticated interpersonal skills.
Connaught Law invests significantly in training our team in the professional approach, processes, and procedures essential for successful client engagement from the first point of contact.
Business Writing & Communication
Effective written communication is a cornerstone of legal practice and career advancement. Our focused training programme enhances both individual communication skills and our collective professional standards.
And many more programmes tailored to your professional development needs.
Working closely with your manager, through our appraisal framework, and with our dedicated Learning and Development team, your professional growth potential at Connaught Law is limited only by your ambition and commitment.
Equal Opportunities
At Connaught Law, we recognise that workforce diversity represents one of our most valuable assets and competitive advantages.
We maintain an unwavering commitment to eliminating discrimination, prejudice, and exploitation in all forms while ensuring equality of opportunity for everyone. This commitment aligns directly with our core mission of championing individual rights through the provision of exceptional legal services.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all team members and job applicants. We foster a working environment where every individual can maximise their potential, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based purely on merit and capability.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
These principles of non-discrimination and equality extend to all our interactions with visitors, clients, and suppliers. Similarly, our employees are protected from discrimination and harassment in all external professional relationships.
Our Partnerships
We collaborate with leading organisations to ensure our equality of opportunity commitments are met through best practice implementation and continuous improvement.
Our Policies
We have established comprehensive equal opportunity policies and practices that create an environment where individuals feel valued and can develop their abilities without barriers caused by discrimination.
Monitoring Our Commitment
Connaught Law actively encourages applications from qualified candidates across all backgrounds. To assess the effectiveness of our equality policies, we request that all applicants complete our equal opportunities monitoring questionnaire during the application process through our website.
All information provided is treated with complete confidentiality and used exclusively for equal opportunities purposes. This data does not influence shortlisting or interview decisions.
Upon appointment, this information becomes part of your personal record for policy monitoring purposes only and remains confidential for all employment-related decisions including pay reviews, promotions, and training opportunities.
Start Your Career Journey with Us
Whether you're an experienced professional or starting your legal career, Connaught Law offers the environment, support, and opportunities you need to thrive.
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