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Since October 2021, Gordons has been owned by all of its staff through an employee ownership trust.  There is a wonderful team of over 60 lawyers backed by a great support team.

Gordons is proud that so many of its senior staff started their legal career at the firm.  Our first two trainees started in the 1990’s and are still here. 

Part-time Credit Controller

Gordons Partnership is a successful law firm, with offices in Guildford and London.  The position will be based in the Guildford branch who provide various law services including Healthcare, Family and Commercial and Residential conveyancing to both major companies and the general public. The founding partners’ philosophy was to provide high quality and practical legal advice at an affordable rate, in an environment that was professional but also friendly and accessible.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a part time Credit Controller (2 days per week) to work within our Finance Team at our Guildford office, the role will primarily be focused on the credit control for the business but also an element involved with client residual balances and other ad-hoc accounting duties.

The role is best suited to someone with some finance background and experience within credit control.  Previous experience of solicitor accounts would be beneficial but is not essential. In-house training would be given on how our processes work.

If the above role is of interest to you, please send your CV and covering letter in confidence to Amy Jackson, Practice Manager at amy.jackson@gordonsols.co.uk

Corporate/Commercial/Employment Solicitor

A 2-5 PQE Corporate/Commercial/Employment Solicitor is required by Gordons Partnership in its London Office for a range of corporate, commercial and employment matters in a department that deals with a variety of clients from sole traders to household names.  Responsibilities will include assisting partners on larger value transactions and running smaller matters independently (with partner support and guidance where appropriate). Ideally, the candidate would have experience in: (i) private acquisitions; (ii) fundraising; (iii) advising on corporate structures; and (iv) answering both shareholders’ and directors’ general legal enquiries.  A good sense of humour and commercially sensible attitude essential.  Please send your CV in confidence to derek@gordonsols.co.uk.

We currently have 6 trainees.

The process we follow is to recruit budding solicitors into paralegal roles for the first 6-12 months. We find that this helps candidates settle into their role, whilst gaining experience to potentially move into a training contract (“TC”) or qualifying work experience (“QWE”) position.

We accept candidates through either of the two routes currently available.

If you are looking for a TC, you will need a good 2.1 degree, this degree does not necessarily need to be in law. You must also have passed the GDL (if applicable) and LPC.

If you are looking for QWE, you will need a good 2.1 degree, this degree does not necessarily need to be in law. You must also have passed SQE1.

Although, you can apply at any time, we usually ask potential candidates to apply to us around January/February and July/August, this is to coincide with our trainee rotations.

If you are interested in joining us, applications should be sent by e-mail to applications@gordonsols.co.uk with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.

If you are seeking a new opportunity or challenge and have a client following or a ‘portable practice’ then we are certainly interested in speaking to you, whether you want to work in London or Guildford.

Those who have joined us from larger firms have certainly not regretted their moves. If you would like to talk to us, please contact Hamish Ferguson.  Any approach is dealt with in a discreet manner and in confidence.

We kindly ask that you do not approach us via recruitment agencies.