Careers
We have many opportunities for high calibre candidates.
We look for talent and a commitment to client service. If this sounds like you we would love to speak to you.
Current Jobs
See our latest jobs below. If you are looking to forward your career and we are not advertising, please still contact us as we are always looking for talented people to join the team.
Commercial Real Estate Solicitor
We are looking for a solicitor to join our Commercial Real Estate Department. This is a great opportunity to join our team to support our Real Estate offer taking on existing clients as well as supporting with business development to build new partnerships.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor with 1-2 years PQE able to deal with all aspects of general commercial property work including dealing with title investigations, negotiation of leases and licences and dealing with option and overage agreements.
We have a strong client base with some well-established and high calibre national and international businesses. We are particularly proud of our specialisms working in the hospitality and leisure and retail industries, and work hard to support both existing and new clients in these sectors.
This is a great opportunity to join a great team with a strong existing client base and to help add to the success of the department.
Full details can be found in the attached job description.
If you are interested in further information or an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Natasha Parkin at recruitment@clarkeandson.co.uk or Will Anderson.
Wills & Estate Planning Solicitor
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Wills & Estate Planning team. You will be playing a key role in the development of the department and dealing with a broad mix of work including Wills, LPAs, Trust work, Court of Protection and other general private client-based enquiries. As a firm we are keen to support all training needs.
It is essential that you are a confident networker as well as technically excellent with the skills to grow and expand your caseload.
In addition, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills as the role will require working with a number of other professionals, including financial advisers, wealth managers and tax advisers. You will also be liaising with other teams within Clarke & Son who may be involved in certain transactions as well as working on developing cross referrals within the teams.
The role will include supporting the Partners within the department as well as running your own files and matters.
We are very proud of the client base the firm has developed. We believe this role to be an exciting position suited for an ambitious solicitor looking to progress their career.
Requirements:
- 4-6 years PQE
- Knowledge of trust work preferred, but not essential
- Confident networker with the ability to build your own client base
If you think you are the right person for this job and would like to apply please complete the form below.
Administration Assistant
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm)
We are seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to support across our legal departments and business support function. You will be responsible for administration tasks including audio typing, bundling, scanning and managing post, as well as utilising case management and other systems to support the management of client data and matters. You will also act as second line support to our reception, covering for planned and unplanned absences.
You should have proven office or administration experience and strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience using case management software is not essential but you should have a willingness to learn new systems.
Client communication is important to us so we are looking for someone who is confident dealing with clients both in person and on the phone. You should have strong written English skills with a good typing speed. Client confidentiality and attention to detail are fundamental parts of the role and you should be able to demonstrate experience in these areas.
If you are looking for a varied and busy administrative role and think you have the skills we need, then we would love to hear from you.
Finance Officer
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of the firm including managing daily finance transactions (accounts payable and receivable), supporting month and year end processes, compliance with regulatory requirements and effective financial controls, as well as supporting with short- and long-term financial planning.
Previous experience of working in a finance administration or officer role with strong experience of managing daily accounting independently is essential. You should have at least AAT Level 3 and be working towards further qualification.
Ideally you will have experience working within regulated environments with a good understanding of compliance and a high level of attention to detail.
Initially the role will support the Operational and Strategic Finance Managers with the daily accounts management of the firm, however we are looking for someone with the desire to progress their career with us and take on additional responsibility over a 2–3-year period.
If you think this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.
Legal Secretary – Commercial Real Estate
Part-Time (Job Share) | 17.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 1:30pm – 5:00pm
We are looking for a part-time Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Real Estate team on a job share basis.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the team. Key responsibilities include opening and closing client files, managing diaries, handling and resolving telephone enquiries, audio dictation and document preparation, and maintaining accurate records and documentation. You will also assist fee earners with a range of administrative tasks related to commercial real estate matters.
We are specifically looking for someone available to provide afternoon cover each day. As this is a job share position, strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to ensure a seamless workflow and consistently high level of client service.
The ideal candidate will have solid administrative experience, preferably within a legal environment, along with excellent attention to detail. Previous experience in commercial property would be beneficial but is not essential.
You should be highly organised, possess strong communication skills, and be confident using a range of IT systems and software.
If you are looking for a part-time role in a busy legal environment and feel you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Work Experience
Clarke and Son recognise that work experience is a valuable tool for supporting people to understand and experience the world of work. It is important to us to support and nurture future talent and our placements are designed to offer an insight into the legal sector.
To ensure the placements we offer are of a high standard, we limit the number of placements to 2 each year during the summer (June to August). Full details can be found in our Policy.
Our application period for our summer placements is now open. The deadline for applications is 30th April 2026.
Please ensure you refer to our policy before making your application. Where you meet our criteria to apply for a work experience placement, please complete the attached application form and submit it along with your CV to recruitment@clarkeandson.co.uk.
Download the application form here.
Apply Now
For more information or an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Natasha Parkin at recruitment@clarkeandson.co.uk. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to us at recruitment@clarkeandson.co.uk.