Career Opportunities

Lu Oliphant Solicitors LLP is a boutique solicitors firm based in Central London with a team of solicitors practising across different areas of law including conveyancing, general commercial practice, employment, immigration and general civil litigation. We are a CQS accredited firm and we provide high standard legal services and practical legal solutions to clients in the UK and overseas, particularly HNW clients from the Far East.

At Lu Oliphant, we believe in nurturing talent and providing the foundations for a rewarding career in law. Whether you’re starting your professional journey or building on existing experience, our collaborative and supportive environment offers the opportunity to learn from skilled practitioners, contribute meaningfully to client matters, and grow within the firm.

You can find our current career opportunities listed below.

Position: Assistant Solicitor/Senior Paralegal (Commercial & Residential)

Job description:

We are seeking individual with a legal brain and at least 2-year PQE to provide practical, pragmatic legal advice and solutions to our clients. The role will be a mix of commercial and residential property matters, including acquisition, sales, purchases, assignments of leases, funding and finance, acting for lenders, landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews and refinancing, and new build developments.

You will be providing advice to high net worth individuals as well as corporations. The role will also involve business development (locally and internationally), and maintaining good client relationships. We have an international client base and the role reports to the Principal Solicitor in charge. This is a permanent full-time position based in Central London (NW1).

Skills/Experience required:

  • 2:1 degree in law or equivalent, and ideally a postgraduate law degree, from reputable universities;

  • Approximately 2 years PQE

  • Fluency in English essential as well as good drafting and communication skills;

  • Experience working previously in a similar role, with experience of working on new build residential properties and high net worth clients, would be advantageous;

  • Ability to work as a member of a team and independently;

  • Commercial acumen and attention to detail;

  • Proven billing records;

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise;

  • Proven numerical capability and technical proficiency;

  • International experience and/or fluency in a second language (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) would be advantageous;

  • Familiarity with case management system LEAP would be a bonus; and

  • Ability to demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and cross-cultural understanding.

Applications including a CV and cover letter should be sent to: management@luoliphant.com.  Please note we are not accepting any agency applicants.

Remuneration package:

DOE
Discretionary bonus plan
Private health insurance
WFH two days option