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Bates Wells

Why Bates Wells?

Our values are important to us, they shape our decisions and our working life.

Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Since opening in 1970, we’ve focused on positive social impact as much as we have on being a successful law firm and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification.

Today, our clients are diverse – from corporate household names, to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises.  We continue to lead the market we helped to shape. 

As a purpose and values driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society.  We see it as our purpose to create a positive impact. The impact we have on our people, our communities and our planet does more than inform our work - it gets us up in the morning

We strongly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential whatever their background and believe a diverse team is integral to our success. We are signatories of the Halo Code Agreement, Race at Work Charter and Race Fairness Commitment

Trademark Attorney
Bates Wells Remote (London, UK)
Jun 15, 2021
Experienced Trade Mark Attorney or trade marks solicitor (part time; 3 days/week)     Bates Wells     This is a unique opportunity to be part of the development of the trade marks practice at this highly- respected city-based firm with a strong and unique ethos.     The firm     Widely regarded as a pioneering firm, our approach is strategic, practical and commercial, and is characterised by a willingness and ability to challenge and innovate.     Most noted for its work in the charity and non-profit field - our clients include household name charities, international NGOs, family and corporate foundations and social enterprises – Bates Wells also has a burgeoning reputation in the field of more conventional commercial work.     As the first UK law firm to be independently certified as a B Corporation, our commitment to positive social impact lies...
Paralegal
Bates Wells London, UK
Jun 15, 2021
The role Bates Wells' Public & Regulatory law team has an exceptionally interesting and broad range of public and regulatory law work and we are looking for an individual to support us in this. We act for public authorities, regulators, charities/not-for-profit and private sector organisations and individuals. Part of the role will be supporting the Marine Stewardship Council in the management of its Objection Procedure involving corresponding with the parties and organising hearings.    Key responsibilities Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to Partners, fee earners and other legal professionals. Note: this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The duties of a paralegal will differ depending on the needs of the department.   Perform legal and factual research – researching the most valid arguments, reviewing case facts, identifying the relevant laws and ensuring all other...
Commercial Associate Solicitor
Bates Wells Working From Home and Onsite
Jun 15, 2021
The role The role will cover a broad range of corporate law; in particular mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. The focus of the role will be to handle a broad range of corporate transactions in the small to mid-cap market. We encourage all our lawyers to pursue their personal interests through their practice, develop management skills through supervising junior fee earners, contribute to business development and work cross-departmentally through our wide range of exceptionally strong sector groups. Lawyers are provided with career development support, for example encouragement to co-manage client relationships with partners, support the development of recently qualified lawyers and be involved in the development of the department’s strategy. Our team structure ensures a supportive environment coupled with the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and with other teams in the firm. Specific tasks may change over time, so...
Associate or Senior Associate
Bates Wells London, UK
May 24, 2021
Why BatesWells? Our values are important to us, they shape our decisions and our working life. Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Since opening in 1970, we’ve focussed on positive social impact as much as we have on being a successful law firm and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification. Today, our clients are diverse – from corporate household names, to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises.  We continue to lead the market we helped to shape.  As a purpose and values driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society.  We see it as our purpose to create a positive impact. The impact we have on our people, our communities and our planet does more than inform our work - it gets us up in the morning. Bates Wells challenges what is...
Solicitor
Bates Wells London, UK
May 24, 2021
Why Bates Wells? Our values are important to us, they shape our decisions and our working life. Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Since opening in 1970, we’ve focussed on positive social impact as much as we have on being a successful law firm and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification. Today, our clients are diverse – from corporate household names, to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises.  We continue to lead the market we helped to shape.  As a purpose and values driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society.  We see it as our purpose to create a positive impact. The impact we have on our people, our communities and our planet does more than inform our work - it gets us up in the morning. Bates Wells challenges what...
Professional Standards and Risk (PSR) Manager
Bates Wells London, UK
May 22, 2021
Job Title: Professional Standards and Risk (PSR) Manager (6-month contract) Reports To: General Counsel Why Bates Wells? Our values are important to us, they shape our decisions and our working life. Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Since opening in 1970, we’ve focussed on positive social impact as much as we have on being a successful law firm and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification. Today, our clients are diverse – from corporate household names, to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises. We continue to lead the market we helped to shape. As a purpose and values driven firm, we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society. We see it as our purpose to create a positive impact. The impact we have on our people, our communities and our planet does more than inform our...
Business Development & Marketing Executive
Bates Wells Cannon Street, London, UK
May 12, 2021
Job Title: BDM Executive Reports To: BDM Senior Manager Why Bates Wells? Our values are important to us, they shape our decisions and our working life. Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Since opening in 1970, we’ve focussed on positive social impact as much as we have on being a successful law firm and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification. Today, our clients are diverse – from corporate household names, to public bodies, to start-ups. We’re also the firm of choice for thousands of charities and social enterprises. We continue to lead the market we helped to shape. As a purpose and values driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society. We see it as our purpose to create a positive impact. The impact we have on our people, our communities and our planet does more than inform our work - it gets us up in the morning. Bates Wells...