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CAREERS AT WILLANS

A reputation for the calibre of our people

When you work for Willans, you become part of a firm that has a rich history. Our offices have been in Regency Cheltenham for more than 70 years, with the firm evolving through a series of mergers to become the size it is today.

We may be a friendly firm with a ‘family’ feel, but we pack a punch in terms of our performance in legal guides (such as Chambers and The Legal 500), the value of transactions we handle, and the household names we attract as clients.

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Legal 500 leading individuals
I have never worked somewhere that is so forward thinking, family friendly and employs such nice people who are really good at their jobs.''

Our facts and figures

561+
Combined years' experience
1947
The year our Cheltenham law firm was established
99%
of Clients surveyed would recommend
3 ‘leading individual’ lawyers in The Legal 500
3
Generations of the same family we've advised
8
mergers with other Cheltenham law firms since we began
10
years of Lexcel accreditation
30
Years' service from our longest-serving member of staff

A supportive place to work

We know that law can be a demanding industry, whether you’re a lawyer or are working behind the scenes. We believe that people do their best work when they’re supported, listened to and given the resources they need to get their job done effectively.

A prestigious place to work

When you work for Willans, you become part of a firm that has a rich history. Our offices have been in Regency Cheltenham for more than 70 years, with the firm evolving through a series of mergers to become the size it is today.

An enjoyable place to work

We encourage a good work/life balance, as well as building a vibrant community within the firm. When you work with us, you’ll become part of an inclusive, friendly team.

A caring place to work

We take an enthusiastic approach to improving our firm's green credentials and our CSR and we have fun in the process. Our green committee steer our environmental and sustainable agenda and our staff collectively nominate a ‘charity of the year’ every year. With the help of our charity committee, we raise funds for a chosen charity through a calendar of challenging and enjoyable activities, in which everyone is welcome to take part.
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