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Winston Solicitors vacancies

current vacancies available at Winston Solicitors in Leeds

We are always interested in discussing opportunities even when we have not identified them ourselves. 

Background: I started the firm with a vision to provide online legal services in 2002. Working from a spare room at home, similar to how many of us work now, I believed it was possible to obtain instructions remotely. Roll forward 20 years and remote instruction via Zoom, Skype and Teams, is the norm!

Physical and Online presence: Whilst the key to starting the business was online, I realised clients appreciated the ability to attend a physical base, and found the perfect location for my fledging business in 2004. A very large house in fantastic grounds, close to Roundhay Park in North Leeds. That house became our office, was extended in 2006, so it can comfortably hold 40 people. With four conference rooms and parking for more than 20, it really is an ideal location.

What is it like working at Winston Solicitors? From our well supported annual quiz, which this year raised over £6,000 for both Leeds Mencap and Saint Michael's Hospice, to our regular staff night outs, garden games (yes we really do have an office garden), and bonfire party, we are a great team ready to welcome all new starters.

Our work systems are cloud based, to enable access wherever you are live in the country. They utilise modern workflows designed and built in-house. Our aim is to provide better remote communication for clients, admin automation and easy routes to marketing our services on social media and online.

Great teamwork creates great team service. The best independent proof of this, is in the regular fantastic reviews we receive from our Clients. With over 2500 Five Star testimonials over various feedback platforms, we believe we do match our business motto of ‘when service wins’.

Who are we looking for? We regularly advertise our roles on this website and on job platforms like Indeed. There are often a number of vacancies at various levels in the firm. Our 5 year plan (2022 – 2027), is ambitious as it is to grow the team by 50%, which is 20 additional team members. At the start of 2024, 11 have already joined, so we are ahead of schedule.

Can you contact us even if there is no specific vacancy? Yes absolutely, but when doing so, please consider how that role will be funded? This means the people most likely to be recruited are those with genuine following, and or costed business plans who are prepared to share in the risk and reward. We receive many enquiries from highly talented lawyers, but unless the role can be funded by their following or business plan, it is usually not possible to recruit on talent alone.

If you have a following or a great business plan: We are ‘all ears’. I am happy to personally discuss all such plans to see if they will fit into our business model. As we offer many different services, there are plenty of opportunities.

Can I work from home? Whilst lockdown is a distant memory, home working is here to stay, as it is as important to be able to work from home today, as it was when I set up working from home 21 years ago. That’s why our systems are designed to be as effective from a home office in Barnsley or Skipton, as they are from our fabulous North Leeds office.

Do you recruit Consultants? Yes in fact we have always recruited self-employed Consultants; there are currently 5 in the business, with our most recent joining this year.

What’s the best way to get in contact? Existing roles and speculative non-funded applications can be made to our HR team, @email. All self-employed, lawyers with following / or costed business plan to myself jmw@winstonsolicitors.co.uk.

Good luck with whatever 2024 brings.
Jonathan Winston (founder of Winston Solicitors)

Client feedback

Having used Winston Solicitors twice, once for the sale of a house and also for Probate. Both experiences were very good, and will be using again when the need arises.
Mike
Thank you for everything ! Excellent service & a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend. - July 2025
A Woodhead, Bradford
Thanks for your help, friendliness clear and prompt communication, it gave us confidence and helped the legal aspect of our process feel in a safe pair of hands. - July 2025
L Whitaker, Leeds
Overall, the service we have received has been excellent. We would highly recommend you to others. We will definitely use you again. - July 2025
D Wilkinson, Leeds
I was recommended Sidraa Razak, Winston solicitors for my house conveyancing. I found the service I received was excellent. Sidraa and Tom were communicative, responsive, and thorough. I found them friendly and supportive throughout the ups and downs of what can be a stressful time. Thank you
Diane
Very happy with the service
Jonathan
We used Wintson Solicitors for the purchase of our first home. The process was well explained and done quickly by Michelle. The rest of the team were also really quick to answer and help when Michelle was not available.
Anonymous
I decided to use Winston Solicitors's by recommendation from a work colleague who was impressed by their service. I was selling and buying a property and the the whole process was extremely efficient, and not at all as stressful as I had imagined it to be. Emails were quickly responded to and any queries by phone were answered straight away. Big thanks to Leasa and the team for their excellent service.
Anonymous
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