Careers | Waldrons Solicitors

Career opportunities will appear below when we are actively recruiting.

We have some great opportunities for both Fee Earners and Support Staff, vacancies are set across all of our offices with an ultimate aim to grow the company.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking, growing company, please get in touch.

To apply for any current vacancies please contact our HR Manager, Esther Withers at: esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

Commercial Property Lawyer / Head of Team

Location: Merry Hill Office
Full Time | Office-Based

Waldrons Solicitors is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Commercial Property Lawyer to lead our busy and well-regarded Commercial Property Team, based full-time at our Merry Hill office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior lawyer who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll manage your own caseload of high-quality commercial property work while providing leadership and strategic direction to the team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience across a broad range of commercial property matters, a strong client focus, and proven leadership capabilities.

About the Role

As a Commercial Property Lawyers at Waldrons, you will

Managing a varied caseload of commercial property transactions
Leading and supervising the Commercial Property Team
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting the firm’s business development strategy

What We Offer

A key leadership position within a respected regional firm
Supportive working environment and administrative support
Opportunities for progression and involvement in firm-wide initiatives

We are looking for a confident and capable individual with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in commercial property, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Interested?
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Esther Withers at esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Location: Merry Hill / Hybrid

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a confident marketing professional with a flair for digital campaigns, event delivery and business development support? We’re looking for a Marketing & BD Executive to join our growing team and help drive forward our ambitious marketing and business development plans.

Reporting to the Marketing & BD Manager, this is a hands-on role at the heart of our busy Marketing function. You’ll be delivering multi-channel campaigns, co-ordinating events from concept to follow-up and supporting our solicitors with business development initiatives across the firm.

This varied role is ideal for someone with solid experience in digital marketing, a sharp eye for detail and a proactive, can-do attitude. You’ll be confident using digital tools and platforms, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders and working across multiple priorities in a busy legal environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Creating and scheduling engaging content across web, email and social media
Supporting SEO, PPC and digital agency coordination
Planning and managing a wide range of events and seminars (both virtual and in-person)
Coordinating BD activities such as pitches, proposals, targeting and CRM updates
Helping introduce AI-driven tools to improve activity content, planning and measurement
Assisting with market research, reporting and legal directory submissions.

What we’re looking for:

Two to three years’ experience in a marketing role with a strong digital and event focus
Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills
A confident user of CMS platforms (WordPress), Google Analytics, email marketing tools, Canva/Adobe and social media
A good understanding of CRM systems and their role in business development
A team player who’s detail-oriented, commercially aware and full of initiative.

Why Waldrons?

At Waldrons Solicitors, we pride ourselves on our commitment to client care and professional excellence. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for development.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter to Esther Withers – Head of HR & Compliance esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

Employment Lawyer | Full-Time

Location: Merry Hill Office
Experience: Minimum 3 years PQE

Waldrons Solicitors is seeking a talented and dedicated Employment Lawyer to join our growing Business Services Team at our Merry Hill office. This is a full-time position, offering an exciting opportunity to work on a varied caseload of employment law matters.

About the Role

As an Employment Lawyer at Waldrons, you will:

Provide expert legal advice on a range of non- contentious employment law issues, including contracts, disciplinary matters, grievances, redundancy, TUPE, and tribunal claims.
Assist with contentious employment matter ranging from initial fixed fee appointments to representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings. You will need to have experience issuing employment tribunal claims and dealing with ACAS Early Conciliation.
Support both individuals and businesses (small and large) with practical, commercially focused employment law solutions.
Assist with settlement agreements and negotiation with the other side.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to deliver excellent client service.

About You

We are looking for a confident and proactive solicitor with:

A minimum of 3 years PQE in employment law, where your main focus has been employment law during your qualification.
Strong technical knowledge and experience handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Excellent communication and client care skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Why Join Waldrons?

At Waldrons Solicitors, we offer a supportive, friendly, and professional working environment with opportunities for career development. Our team takes pride in providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering email to Esther Withers, Head of HR & Compliance, at esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal Secretary | Residential Conveyancing

Location: Worcester Office

Hours: Office-based, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Waldrons Solicitors Ltd is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Residential Conveyancing team at our Worcester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment with a well-established legal firm.

About the Role:

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential support to our conveyancing team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the department. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting solicitors with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion
Preparing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and handling client queries
Liaising with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

About You:

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Residential Conveyancing department
Strong knowledge of conveyancing processes and legal terminology
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
A professional and client-focused approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why Join Waldrons?

At Waldrons Solicitors, we pride ourselves on our commitment to client care and professional excellence. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for development.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:

Esther Withers – Head of HR & Compliance

esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Criminal Lawyer | Duty Solicitor

** Please note: We are not accepting CV’s from Agencies for this role **

Location: Dudley Office

Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours and weekend work for duty rota and police station representation

Waldrons Solicitors is seeking a skilled and dedicated Criminal Lawyer to join our Dudley Office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor who can immediately join the Duty Solicitor Rota and is experienced in police station representation, court advocacy, and litigation.

The Role

As part of our Criminal Defence team, you will:

Handle a varied caseload of criminal defence matters
Represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts
Advocate in court cases, including bail applications, case management hearings, and trials
Participate in the Duty Solicitor Rota, including out-of-hours and weekend work
Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you must:

Be a qualified solicitor with Duty Solicitor accreditation
Have experience representing clients at police stations and in court
Be confident in advocacy and litigation
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Be committed to providing high-quality client care

Why Join Waldrons?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career progression within the firm

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to the Head of HR and Compliance, Esther Withers at esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Waldrons Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Competitive Salaries Across all of our roles, we take pride in offering competitive salaries.

Financial Bonuses All of our staff – lawyers and non-lawyers – are eligible to qualify for regular financial bonuses.

Generous Holidays We offer 23 days’ holiday per year plus all bank holidays plus Christmas Closure.

Christmas Closure Our offices are closed over the Christmas period, and the extra days don’t affect your holiday allowance.

Bonus Holidays All of our staff – lawyers and non-lawyers – are eligible to qualify for bonus holiday days every year.

Long Service Staff who have been with us for more than 5 years get an extra day’s holiday, which is added to every 5 years.

Shopping Discounts Our employees have access to staff discounts at a number of local stores.

Working From Home The majority of our staff work from home on a regular basis. We’re mindful of the need for a good work-life balance.

Flexi Working Many of our staff regularly take advantage of flexible working, changing their days and hours to suit.

Refer An Employee If you already work for us, and refer someone who we hire, cash bonuses of up to £1,000 are available.

Mental Health We have a team of Mental Health First Aiders, with regular Mental Health training provided for those staff.

Discounted Legal Fees Our employees are able to take advantage of discounted legal fees for any legal matters they need help with.

Pension Scheme We offer a standard pension scheme with company contributions, as well as access to regular Pension Reviews with a Financial Advisor.

Junior Lawyers Our Junior Lawyers engage and help out with a number of Community, Social and Environmental Projects.

Social Events We provide for regular staff social events, where staff can get together over some food and drinks.

Charity Initiatives We regularly take part in charitable events and encourage our staff to raise awareness of causes that matter to them. Our current chose charity is Wild Acre Rescue.

33% A third of our staff have been with the company for more than 10 years

60% of our staff have been with the company for more than 5 years

60% of our staff work from home on a regular basis

FREE Free Will and No Solicitors Fees for Moving Home once you’ve been here for 12 months

32 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) if you’ve been here for five years and hit your targets

Love my role. Love working at Waldrons. Love the variety of work. Love being busy. Love using my skills & expertise.

– What our staff say about us

Staff are friendly to work with and the work is rewarding when goals are achieved. The department I work in is good to work with and hard work is recognised.

– What our staff say about us

I enjoy my role and love the people that I work with. I am grateful of the flexibility to work from home and also come into the office and that I am able to start earlier or later / finish earlier or later when working from home to assist with the numerous appointments that I have to attend.

– What our staff say about us

Working in a good team with good support. Being given more responsibility and feel listened to when I have any concerns.

– What our staff say about us

I think we have a really good team. The work is varied and interesting and technology and systems is better than anywhere else I have worked.

– What our staff say about us

Recruitment Agency?

Notice for Recruitment Agents

It’s important to Waldrons that we get the right candidate for the right job and so we tailor our recruitment process accordingly. We aim to recruit high calibre individuals who are looking for a career at Waldrons where we can add value to them and they can add value to us and our clients.

Whilst we actively work with recruitment agents to fulfil this aim, we do so by invitation only. We will look to agree mutually acceptable terms prior to you being actively engaged in the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss the possibility of working with us, in this way, on specific recruitment projects then please contact our HR Manager on 01384 811 811.

We do not accept speculative CVs and would request that you work with us by only sending us CVs when we have requested you to do so. Our posting of a vacancy on our website is not an invitation for agents to send CVs in relation to that role, unless the agency has been specifically appointed to assist us in that recruitment process.

Please note that if you do send us a speculative or unsolicited CV then we will treat it as an unconditional free gift and our property. We will not be liable to pay your fees should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage them. Please also note that if you send a speculative or unsolicited CV, that in no way establishes your right to representation of that candidate nor entitlement to any fee or other remuneration should we subsequently receive a CV for the same candidate, directly from the candidate or from another agent we have engaged in the recruitment process.

If you choose to send us an unsolicited or speculative CV, by doing so you are agreeing to the terms above which shall apply to the exclusion of any other terms you may seek to impose in the contract between us. Any such contract shall be governed by the laws of England and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising from these terms.