Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Attorney

• Support Partners on complex, high value litigation in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
• Work independently on a diverse range of commercial litigation disputes
• Work under the supervision and guidance of Partners to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Ensure strict compliance with all court deadlines, procedural rules, and case management requirements.
• Regularly appear and represent clients in Sheriff Courts across Scotland.
• Effectively engage with and support national clients in relation to dispute resolution matters.
• Prepare and manage case files, pleadings, and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies for efficient resolution of disputes.
• Mentor trainee and junior level support

Associate Litigation Solicitor, Scottish qualified

Financial Crime

• Lead on Financial Crime Compliance: Drive AML, sanctions, CDD/KYC, and client onboarding processes across the business, ensuring best practice and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Maintain and Enhance Controls: Support the design, review, and ongoing improvement of policies, procedures, and practice-wide risk assessments.
• Complex Query Resolution: Act as a subject-matter expert for AML, sanctions, conflicts, and SRA regulatory requirements, handling complex and high-risk onboarding queries.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Investigations: Track compliance issues, prepare reports, conduct file reviews, and lead internal audits and investigations.
• Regulatory Engagement: Assist in responding to regulatory enquiries and liaise with bodies such as the SRA.
• Training & Guidance: Draft compliance bulletins and advice notes, and deliver training across the business to ensure high standards and awareness.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external audits, including those carried out by clients, suppliers, and regulators.
• Business-Wide Collaboration: Contribute to cross-group projects, including new technologies, changes in legislation, and process improvements.
• Horizon Scanning: Stay informed on financial crime trends, regulatory developments, and best practice affecting the legal sector.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Attend internal and external networking events and present as required.

Senior AML Compliance Officer

Full-stack Engineer

• Work closely with a talented team in a busy and fact moving environment
• Provide high quality services to a varied portfolio of clients
• Play a key role in the team focussing on site set up
• Provide technical support for the wider team
• Act for a range of clients including housing associations, real estate developers and investors in property
• Review and action correspondence from various parties
• Responsible for producing, monitoring and updating various reports as required

Technical Lead – Site Set Up

Architect

• Strategic analysis and early-stage advice
• Establishing design-led landscape visions
• Landscape/townscape and visual impact assessments
• Public consultations
• Client and project team engagement

Senior Landscape Architect

IT Support

• Archiving, storage and retrieval of documentation (electronic and paper versions)
• Scheduling deeds
• Auditing Land Registry applications
• Maintaining post-completion spreadsheets
• Assisting Audit Manager with key day to day roles
• Liaising with key clients regarding various reports
• Dealing with case management systems to audit files
• Using case management system to close files
• Photocopying, scanning, faxing, printing, filing and collating documentation

Audit Administrator – Real Estate Finance

Legal Assistant

• In this role we will train you up to manage your own caseload. It’s varied and busy and there is good opportunity to get involved in client liaison.
• You’ll need to enjoy telephone work and juggling a busy day! Previous collections experience preferred but not essential if you have an aptitude for customer service we’ll show you the rest!

Litigation Legal Assistant

Paralegal

• providing paralegal support to the team
• liaising with clients, and handling queries and enquiries where appropriate
• being responsible for and conducting various aspects of transactions
• drafting and producing forms and transactional documentation and conducting some transactions from start to finish, with support from other team members
• working with other team members on larger projects

Paralegal – Commercial Property Development

• To undertake fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.
• To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers.
• Conduct of private client and related matters on behalf of clients.
• Administration, there are opportunities to work on all areas of Private Client.
• Willing to participate in the growth and future development on the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services.
• Maintaining orderly and up-to-date files including electronically and complying with the firm’s policies on file management.
• Completing time recording and other management records required by the firm.
• Using case management programmes to run cases.
• Liaising with clients (taking messages, arranging meetings etc.), so you should demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity in all your communications.
• Liaising with other professionals e.g. financial advisers and accountants.
• Legal research.
• Financial control of your own matters with particular regard to cash flow through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Recognising fee-earning opportunities and develop as appropriate.

Solicitor – Private Client

• Establish priorities and manage deadlines across the CRE team.
• Work closely with the CRE Team Leader and regional leads to monitor performance against business KPIs.
• Utilise MI reports and data to support the achievement of team and business targets.
• Escalate issues/delays as/when necessary to CRE Team Leader.
• Coordinate and assist with the progression and delivery of business development initiatives.
• Track and follow up on action plans aligned with the CRE business development strategy.
• Ensure BD and marketing activities meet the needs of both regional and national teams.
• Liaise with the Risk and Claims team to assist with the prompt resolution of issues.
• Manage effective handover of matters for departing fee earners, including file closures and ledger clearance.
• In conjunction with the Risk team, take ownership of client, solicitor, and third-party complaints, ensuring a timely resolution.
• Set up, and lead a financial hygiene project team to improve metrics such as chargeability, work in progress (WIP), retained balances, file closures, disbursements, and debt reviews.
• Oversee the Land Registry application tracker project to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Consolidate and manage information between the SHMA People team, the CRE Team Leader, and regional leads regarding recruitment, promotions, and performance.
• Organise team away days, social events, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure team members have the necessary tools and resources to perform effectively.
• Liaise with the Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to coordinate the annual training programme.
• Support the delivery of training initiatives across the CRE team.

Legal Operations Coordinator – Commercial Real Estate

Designer

Senior Urban Designer

• Assisting on the development of design solutions and strategies for a range of projects encompassing residential strategic land promotion, urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK
• Supporting the team on a wide portfolio of projects from feasibility through concept and sketch design
• Preparing high quality visualisations from sketch through to illustrative and presentation standard
• Producing creative solutions for clients which are well researched and structured
• Contributing towards seeking, winning, and delivering new work
• Delivering excellent service to clients whilst building strong relationships, managing expectations, and adding value to their business
• Working with the wider team on the delivery of the business strategy and related activities for growth

Urban Designer

General Counsel

• running own case load efficiently and cost effectively and within strict service level agreements as required by the clients
• assisting senior colleagues on a broad range of TED cases
• advising clients about the strengths and weaknesses of their cases
• handling a caseload of differing complexity
• getting involved in business development activities, both individually and as part of the Bristol and national teams
• attending and conducting client meetings
• drafting and preparing court documents in a time sensitive manner

Legal Director – Trusts and Estates Disputes

• Innovative Culture: Our offices and people reflect who we are — a vibrant, forward-thinking firm that values fresh ideas, creativity, and diversity of thought.
• Varied Legal Experience: As a full-service law firm with over 12 offices across the UK, we offer exposure to a wide range of practice areas. You’ll gain a strong foundation and the freedom to explore different areas of law to find your passion.
• Tailored Development: Our dedicated Early Ambitions team delivers a structured, bespoke programme of training and development opportunities designed to help you grow with confidence and pace.
• Mentorship & Support: You’ll learn directly from experienced solicitors and leaders who are committed to helping you realise your full potential and achieve your career goals.
• A Clear Path to Qualification: We’ll support you every step of the way — providing the experience, guidance, and encouragement you need to qualify and thrive as a solicitor.

Trainee Solicitor

• Join as a Trainee Solicitor and kick-start your legal career at Shakespeare Martineau.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of practice areas.
• Participate in a structured programme of training and development opportunities.
• Learn directly from experienced solicitors and leaders.
• Work with high-profile clients and exciting cases.

• Join Us as a Trainee Solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau!
• Unlock your potential and kick-start your legal career.
• Exposure to a wide range of practice areas.
• Dedicated Early Ambitions team delivering a structured, bespoke programme of training and development.
• Learn directly from experienced solicitors and leaders committed to helping you realize your full potential.
• Support every step of the way towards qualification and thriving as a solicitor.

• Join Us as a Trainee Solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau!
• Do you want to unlock your potential?
• Are you a curious, authentic and trusted individual ready to kick-start your legal career?
• At Shakespeare Martineau, we’re not just looking for future solicitors — we’re looking for people who bring their full selves to work, think creatively, and live our values of being authentic, brave, trusted, and collaborative.
• Drawing on years of experience helping people from all backgrounds achieve their ambition of becoming solicitors, Shakespeare Martineau is a welcoming and supportive place to start your legal journey.
• While we embrace agile working across the firm, Brighton will be your primary office location.

Trainee Solicitor – 2028 Intake

Legal Assistant, Litigation

Client Services Representative

• Support the New Enquiries Team by triaging new enquiries received via telephone, email, live chat and website.
• Respond to enquiries within the firm’s Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Provide fee estimates for agreed work types and refer specialist enquiries to appropriate legal departments.
• Accurately record and update enquirer information, work type, requirements, and fee details; create 'Opportunities' in Peppermint.
• Follow up on enquiries with potential clients through to conclusion and communicate with legal departments to request updates and record outcomes.
• Assist the Switchboard Team by handling incoming telephone calls promptly, courteously and efficiently, directing them to the correct team or individual, taking accurate messages, and maintaining a log of calls.
• Engage with clients via the live chat service and identify any signs of client dissatisfaction to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Liaise with departments regarding non-matter enquiries (e.g., Will/Deed searches, file copy requests, office-related queries).
• Play a key role in ensuring clients and potential clients receive a seamless and positive experience from their very first interaction with the firm; report to Head of Client Contact; based at Lewes office and at home (Hybrid).

Associate Litigation Solicitor, Scottish qualified

Senior AML Compliance Officer

Technical Lead – Site Set Up

Senior Landscape Architect

Audit Administrator – Real Estate Finance

Litigation Legal Assistant

Paralegal – Commercial Property Development

Solicitor – Private Client

Legal Operations Coordinator – Commercial Real Estate

Senior Urban Designer

Urban Designer

Legal Director – Trusts and Estates Disputes

Trainee Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor – 2028 Intake

Trainee Solicitor

Legal Assistant, Litigation

Client Service Executive