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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

Jan 24, 2022
HR Director
Bates Wells Remote (London, UK)
Hybrid working we do not have a policy in place, aside from guidance about returning to the office, which will be 2 days per week.   The role To thrive in this role you will have experience of working in a partnership and will be strategic and forward-thinking in your approach to leading people, as befits our B corporation status. You will use your excellent judgement to guide and influence the Management Board, Senior Management Team and wider partnership in their HR decisions.  You will draw on your wide experience and successful track record in all aspects of HR to lead the HR team to create and implement the policies and programmes we need to attract, retain and develop excellent people. Key responsibilities Leadership Actively contribute to Board level discussions on the strategic direction of the firm and act as an enabler for change at Business Team and firm-wide level. Lead and manage the HR function and team with energy and confidence,...
Salary:
Competitive
Jan 19, 2022
Banking and Finance Associate/Senior Associate (4-years PQE+)
Bates Wells London, UK
This is an excellent opportunity for a circa 4-years PQE lawyer to work with Patrick Keown to support the work we do within Banking and Finance. Our Banking and Finance Team advise a broad spectrum of clients, lenders and borrowers, on a wide variety of financing arrangements including general corporate finance, charitable and social finance, acquisition, receivables and trade finance. We are panel lawyers for a number of lenders from clearing banks to those focused on social impact. Our borrower clients range from small and medium-sized enterprises through to multinational corporations, social housing providers, charities of all sizes and other not-for-profit entities. Our Banking and Finance Team have extensive experience in acquisition finance, property finance, restructurings, refinancing, trade finance, asset-based lending and general finance on a bilateral, club and syndicated basis. In addition we are specialists advisers on funding to national, regional and local...
Jan 18, 2022
Corporate Associate (4-years PQE)
Bates Wells London, UK
Reports To: Partner and Head of M&A and Corporate Finance Team Permanent - Full-time The role This is an excellent opportunity and will cover a broad range of corporate law; in particular mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, venture capital and private equity deals. The focus of the role will be handling a broad range of corporate matters.   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...
Jan 15, 2022
Professional Standards & Risk – Compliance Administrator (Temporary/Fixed Term Contract – 3 months)
Bates Wells London (Hybrid)
Why Bates Wells? Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work.   We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. Our top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.   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.   Professional Standards & Risk – Compliance Administrator (Temporary/Fixed Term Contract – 3 months) Key responsibilities You will assist the Team with providing a centralised client and matter inception service...
Jan 15, 2022
Professional Standards & Risk – PSR Coordinator
Bates Wells London (Hybrid)
Why Bates Wells? Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work.   We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. Our top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.   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.   Bates Wells challenges what is possible in legal expertise delivery. The role Bates Wells operates a centralised client and matter opening service across the firm to ensure compliance at client inception with the firm’s...
Jan 05, 2022
Commercial/IT Solicitor (1 – 5 PQE)
Bates Wells London, UK
Why Bates Wells? Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work.   We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. Our top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.   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.   Bates Wells challenges what is possible in legal expertise delivery. The role This exceptional opportunity working directly with lead partner Richard Marke, will cover a broad range of commercial law, in particular the...
Dec 30, 2021
Senior BD & Marketing Executive
Bates Wells London, UK
Why Bates Wells? Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work.   We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. Our top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit.   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.   Bates Wells challenges what is possible in legal expertise delivery. The role To thrive in this role you will: Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrate great attention to detail. Be a...
Dec 11, 2021
Revenue Controller
Bates Wells London, UK
Why Bates Wells? Making a profit is core to all businesses but our goal is to combine this with a real social purpose. Our values are pivotal to us, they shape our decisions and the way we live and work. We focus on positive social impact as much as we focus on being a successful law firm. Our top tier legal advice is coupled with a real desire to drive change and we were the first UK law firm with B Corp certification, awarded to businesses that balance purpose and profit. 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.   Bates Wells challenges what is possible in legal expertise delivery. The role The Revenue Controller is a key member of the finance team and is expected to deliver an excellent WIP management service to the practice. The role provides support to...