Solicitor - Private Client(1-3 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Private Client Group ( Legal 500, Chambers ranked, and a STEP Employer Platinum Partner ) are recruiting a Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to expand the team and continue to deliver the high standards of service we offer to our clients. The Private Client Group (PC) consists of six distinct and successful teams - Onshore, Offshore (International), Disputes, Art & Luxury, Family, and Residential Property. Our clients range from HNW and UHNW individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, stewards of landed estates, charitable trustees, executors, amongst others. Wedlake Bell has one of the longest-standing and most trusted Private Client practices in the City, and we pride ourselves on our relationships and reputation with our clients. This Solicitor role sits primarily within our PC Onshore team (though you will work closely with colleagues across the Onshore, Offshore, and PC Disputes teams on a daily basis) delivering advice on a range of matters including high-value tax and estate planning for individuals and trustees, UK and cross border estate administration, elderly and vulnerable client work, and philanthropy, to name a few. You will receive first-class mentorship and training from our partners, as well as have the opportunity to work directly with our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Private Client Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a thriving PC practice dealing with a variety of high-level work, where you will have real opportunities to develop your expertise and professional development. If this sounds interesting, and you have a background in private client work, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider Private Client practice here . About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Working on a range of private client matters, including: Drafting wills and providing ancillary advice to clients to help implement their succession planning strategies; Assisting with the provision of UK tax and estate planning advice to UK HNW clients with a focus on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning; Administering estates (both UK and cross border) which will include having day-to-day day conduct of estate administration matters under appropriate supervision; Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney; Assisting with the creation and administration of trusts; Advising Trustees and Beneficiaries on both contentious and non-contentious trust matters; Supporting the Partners in the Disputes team in advising clients on probate claims to include claims under the Inheritance, (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, undue influence, proprietary estoppel; and Supporting the Partners in the Offshore team in providing legal and tax advice to international private clients. Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; and Developing the team's practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised private client practice, ideally working with HNW or UHNW clients within the UK (international experience is beneficial but not required); At least 1-3 years PQE advising on private client matters; Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales; Ideally STEP qualified (or willing to undertake STEP qualification); A clear and developed understanding of private client law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary and bonus; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Solicitor - Private Client(1-3 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Private Client Group ( Legal 500, Chambers ranked, and a STEP Employer Platinum Partner ) are recruiting a Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to expand the team and continue to deliver the high standards of service we offer to our clients. The Private Client Group (PC) consists of six distinct and successful teams - Onshore, Offshore (International), Disputes, Art & Luxury, Family, and Residential Property. Our clients range from HNW and UHNW individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, stewards of landed estates, charitable trustees, executors, amongst others. Wedlake Bell has one of the longest-standing and most trusted Private Client practices in the City, and we pride ourselves on our relationships and reputation with our clients. This Solicitor role sits primarily within our PC Onshore team (though you will work closely with colleagues across the Onshore, Offshore, and PC Disputes teams on a daily basis) delivering advice on a range of matters including high-value tax and estate planning for individuals and trustees, UK and cross border estate administration, elderly and vulnerable client work, and philanthropy, to name a few. You will receive first-class mentorship and training from our partners, as well as have the opportunity to work directly with our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Private Client Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a thriving PC practice dealing with a variety of high-level work, where you will have real opportunities to develop your expertise and professional development. If this sounds interesting, and you have a background in private client work, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider Private Client practice here . About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Working on a range of private client matters, including: Drafting wills and providing ancillary advice to clients to help implement their succession planning strategies; Assisting with the provision of UK tax and estate planning advice to UK HNW clients with a focus on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning; Administering estates (both UK and cross border) which will include having day-to-day day conduct of estate administration matters under appropriate supervision; Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney; Assisting with the creation and administration of trusts; Advising Trustees and Beneficiaries on both contentious and non-contentious trust matters; Supporting the Partners in the Disputes team in advising clients on probate claims to include claims under the Inheritance, (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, undue influence, proprietary estoppel; and Supporting the Partners in the Offshore team in providing legal and tax advice to international private clients. Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; and Developing the team's practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised private client practice, ideally working with HNW or UHNW clients within the UK (international experience is beneficial but not required); At least 1-3 years PQE advising on private client matters; Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales; Ideally STEP qualified (or willing to undertake STEP qualification); A clear and developed understanding of private client law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary and bonus; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Solicitor - Construction (1-3 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Construction Team are recruiting a Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join our thriving team. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Construction Team at Wedlake Bell has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and in 2024 was ranked in Tier 3 in the Legal 500 and in Chambers. The team advises at every stage of the construction life cycle, from planning and design through to successful completion, and every stage in between. We work with a variety of leading clients across multiple industries (living, offices, logistics, retail, hotels, ports, healthcare, biotech, data centres etc). Joining the team, you can expect to play a proactive role in our client's project team, responding to their needs and helping to drive them forward. We encourage appropriate levels ofself-sufficiency on matters, working closely with our clients to achieve a successful outcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, work on leading matters, and to develop your career in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If this sounds interesting, and you have established non-contentious construction experience (either in private practice or in-house), we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider construction practice here . Examples of Recent Work: Advising on the construction of a new state of the art biotech facility; Advising a tenant on its acquisition of new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate (the "Jenga" Building); Advising a hotel owner in relation to a high end hotel refurbishment in Mayfair; Advising a developer in relation to the redevelopment of a prime riverside location occupying 4.45 acres to provide 218 luxury residential units with 258 secure underground car parking spaces; Advising a global data centre developer on construction matters across its UK and EMEA portfolio; and Advising multi-million pound property developer on its development agreements for build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-level legal advice on a range of construction matters and projects for corporate and commercial organisations, lenders, institutional investors, developers, contractors, private healthcare providers, and HNW individuals (to name a few); Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; and Developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised construction law practice, ideally alongside property colleagues working on the acquisition and disposal of land (with/without planning permission) for development; At least 1 - 3 yearsPQE advising on construction issues - advisory mostly but any contentious experience would also be advantageous; A clear and developed understanding of construction law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Solicitor - Construction (1-3 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Construction Team are recruiting a Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join our thriving team. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Construction Team at Wedlake Bell has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and in 2024 was ranked in Tier 3 in the Legal 500 and in Chambers. The team advises at every stage of the construction life cycle, from planning and design through to successful completion, and every stage in between. We work with a variety of leading clients across multiple industries (living, offices, logistics, retail, hotels, ports, healthcare, biotech, data centres etc). Joining the team, you can expect to play a proactive role in our client's project team, responding to their needs and helping to drive them forward. We encourage appropriate levels ofself-sufficiency on matters, working closely with our clients to achieve a successful outcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, work on leading matters, and to develop your career in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If this sounds interesting, and you have established non-contentious construction experience (either in private practice or in-house), we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider construction practice here . Examples of Recent Work: Advising on the construction of a new state of the art biotech facility; Advising a tenant on its acquisition of new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate (the "Jenga" Building); Advising a hotel owner in relation to a high end hotel refurbishment in Mayfair; Advising a developer in relation to the redevelopment of a prime riverside location occupying 4.45 acres to provide 218 luxury residential units with 258 secure underground car parking spaces; Advising a global data centre developer on construction matters across its UK and EMEA portfolio; and Advising multi-million pound property developer on its development agreements for build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-level legal advice on a range of construction matters and projects for corporate and commercial organisations, lenders, institutional investors, developers, contractors, private healthcare providers, and HNW individuals (to name a few); Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; and Developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised construction law practice, ideally alongside property colleagues working on the acquisition and disposal of land (with/without planning permission) for development; At least 1 - 3 yearsPQE advising on construction issues - advisory mostly but any contentious experience would also be advantageous; A clear and developed understanding of construction law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Associate / Senior Associate - Construction (4+ PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Construction Team are recruiting an Associate / Senior Associate (4-8PQE) to join our thriving team. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Construction Team at Wedlake Bell has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and in 2024 was ranked in Tier 3 in the Legal 500 and in Chambers. The team advises at every stage of the construction life cycle, from planning and design through to successful completion, and every stage in between. We work with a variety of leading clients across multiple industries (living, offices, logistics, retail, hotels, ports, healthcare, biotech, data centres etc). Joining the team, you can expect to play a proactive role in our client's project team, responding to their needs and helping to drive them forward. We encourage self-sufficiency in leading on matters, working closely with our clients to achieve a successful outcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, work on leading matters, and to develop your career in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If this sounds interesting, and you have established non-contentious construction experience (either in private practice or in-house), we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider construction practice here . Examples of Recent Work: Advising on the construction of a new state of the art biotech facility; Advising a tenant on its acquisition of a new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate (the "Jenga" building); Advising a hotel owner in relation to a high end hotel refurbishment in Mayfair; Advising a developer in relation to the redevelopment of a prime riverside location occupying 4.45 acres to provide 218 luxury residential units with 258 secure underground car parking spaces; Advising a global data centre developer on construction matters across its UK and EMEA portfolio; and Advising multi-million pound property developer on its development agreements for build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-level legal advice on a range of construction matters and projects for corporate and commercial organisations, lenders, institutional investors, developers, contractors, private healthcare providers, and HNW individuals (to name a few); Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; Supporting more junior members of the team on their matters; and Developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised construction law practice, ideally alongside property colleagues working on the acquisition and disposal of land (with/without planning permission) for development; At least 4-8 year PQE advising on construction issues - advisory mostly but any contentious experience would also be advantageous; A clear and developed understanding of construction law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Associate / Senior Associate - Construction (4+ PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly regarded Construction Team are recruiting an Associate / Senior Associate (4-8PQE) to join our thriving team. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Construction Team at Wedlake Bell has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and in 2024 was ranked in Tier 3 in the Legal 500 and in Chambers. The team advises at every stage of the construction life cycle, from planning and design through to successful completion, and every stage in between. We work with a variety of leading clients across multiple industries (living, offices, logistics, retail, hotels, ports, healthcare, biotech, data centres etc). Joining the team, you can expect to play a proactive role in our client's project team, responding to their needs and helping to drive them forward. We encourage self-sufficiency in leading on matters, working closely with our clients to achieve a successful outcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, work on leading matters, and to develop your career in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If this sounds interesting, and you have established non-contentious construction experience (either in private practice or in-house), we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our wider construction practice here . Examples of Recent Work: Advising on the construction of a new state of the art biotech facility; Advising a tenant on its acquisition of a new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate (the "Jenga" building); Advising a hotel owner in relation to a high end hotel refurbishment in Mayfair; Advising a developer in relation to the redevelopment of a prime riverside location occupying 4.45 acres to provide 218 luxury residential units with 258 secure underground car parking spaces; Advising a global data centre developer on construction matters across its UK and EMEA portfolio; and Advising multi-million pound property developer on its development agreements for build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-level legal advice on a range of construction matters and projects for corporate and commercial organisations, lenders, institutional investors, developers, contractors, private healthcare providers, and HNW individuals (to name a few); Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; Supporting more junior members of the team on their matters; and Developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work, both to existing and potential clients. Key Skills and Qualifications: Experience working in a recognised construction law practice, ideally alongside property colleagues working on the acquisition and disposal of land (with/without planning permission) for development; At least 4-8 year PQE advising on construction issues - advisory mostly but any contentious experience would also be advantageous; A clear and developed understanding of construction law and its commercial application; Strong client relationship and business-development skills; Strong academic history and ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Associate - Art & Luxury Disputes(2-5 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly-regarded Arts & Luxury practice ( Band 1 Chambers & HNW, Band 1 L500 ) is seeking to recruit an Associate to join our exciting team. This is a full-time, permanent position. Our specialist Art & Luxury practice advise a range of clients from artists, private collectors and international galleries through to governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists and art fairs. They also have rich experience in other luxury assets such as collector cars, musical instruments, jewellery, wine, and watches. This Associate role focusses on contentious matters in the team, dealing with a range of disputes from artists' rights, cultural property, restitution, street art & brands, insurance, auction house conduct, attribution and authenticity, fakes and forgeries, etc. The role will also involve advisory work, for example in relation to anti-money laundering/sanctions, and support to the commercial side of the practice when required. You will work closely with the partners in the team to ensure that disputes are resolved to a satisfactory standard, running matters and advising clients. This is a remarkable opportunity to join a top-tier practice in the exciting Art & Luxury space. We are seeking someone with an extensive (2-5 PQE) background in contentious matters, experience in and a passion for the Arts and Luxury space is essential. Find out more about the Art & Luxury team here . Examples of Recent Work: Succeeding in obtaining a Norwich Pharmacal order against a dealer to allow client to proceed with a claim for stolen property; Advising on a number of high profile restitution matters including both colonial and Holocaust looted art; Bringing a test case concerning payment of Artist Resale Rights; Acting on a number of cases involving potential fraud in the art market; Advising on recovery of a very valuable collector car with a disputed title; Advising artists on disputes involving brands and/or dealer representation; and Advising institutions on risk management and best practice within the art market. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-quality legal advice on contentious matters arising from a range of art, luxury assets, and philanthropic matters; Acting as a day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; Contributing to the development of the practice by promoting Wedlake Bell and our work, both to existing and potential clients; Contributing to thought leadership, providing press comments and articles, participating in networking and BD events; and Assisting with the supervision of junior team members. Key Skills and Qualifications: A background in a well-regarded legal practice, with experience in high-value or high-profile commercial disputes with a cross-border element, along with a demonstrable interest in and desire to develop an Art and Luxury practice; Be a qualified solicitor (ideally 2-5 PQE); A relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field; Strong client relationship and business development skills; Excellent case management skills; Strong academic history and the ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Associate - Art & Luxury Disputes(2-5 PQE) Wedlake Bell's highly-regarded Arts & Luxury practice ( Band 1 Chambers & HNW, Band 1 L500 ) is seeking to recruit an Associate to join our exciting team. This is a full-time, permanent position. Our specialist Art & Luxury practice advise a range of clients from artists, private collectors and international galleries through to governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists and art fairs. They also have rich experience in other luxury assets such as collector cars, musical instruments, jewellery, wine, and watches. This Associate role focusses on contentious matters in the team, dealing with a range of disputes from artists' rights, cultural property, restitution, street art & brands, insurance, auction house conduct, attribution and authenticity, fakes and forgeries, etc. The role will also involve advisory work, for example in relation to anti-money laundering/sanctions, and support to the commercial side of the practice when required. You will work closely with the partners in the team to ensure that disputes are resolved to a satisfactory standard, running matters and advising clients. This is a remarkable opportunity to join a top-tier practice in the exciting Art & Luxury space. We are seeking someone with an extensive (2-5 PQE) background in contentious matters, experience in and a passion for the Arts and Luxury space is essential. Find out more about the Art & Luxury team here . Examples of Recent Work: Succeeding in obtaining a Norwich Pharmacal order against a dealer to allow client to proceed with a claim for stolen property; Advising on a number of high profile restitution matters including both colonial and Holocaust looted art; Bringing a test case concerning payment of Artist Resale Rights; Acting on a number of cases involving potential fraud in the art market; Advising on recovery of a very valuable collector car with a disputed title; Advising artists on disputes involving brands and/or dealer representation; and Advising institutions on risk management and best practice within the art market. About Us: Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members. Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip and walking trips!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team! Key Responsibilities: Delivering clear and high-quality legal advice on contentious matters arising from a range of art, luxury assets, and philanthropic matters; Acting as a day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters; Contributing to the development of the practice by promoting Wedlake Bell and our work, both to existing and potential clients; Contributing to thought leadership, providing press comments and articles, participating in networking and BD events; and Assisting with the supervision of junior team members. Key Skills and Qualifications: A background in a well-regarded legal practice, with experience in high-value or high-profile commercial disputes with a cross-border element, along with a demonstrable interest in and desire to develop an Art and Luxury practice; Be a qualified solicitor (ideally 2-5 PQE); A relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field; Strong client relationship and business development skills; Excellent case management skills; Strong academic history and the ability to "think outside the box" and analyse; and A high level of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? A competitive starting salary; comprehensive pension plan; 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events; Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year; Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme; Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one; Enhanced parental leave policies; Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services; Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and A range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances. If you are passionate about joining a busy team and are eager for a challenging yet fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.