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Why join Gardner Leader?

Here at Gardner Leader, you will work alongside passionate, enthusiastic and collaborative people across the firm in all disciplines of work.

You are encouraged to make connections in the firm and build on your network to support you as an individual and in your role. We have a culture of open communication and feedback across the firm.

What can I expect from a career at Gardner Leader?

You can expect to be valued and trusted, challenged and motivated, supported and encouraged, engaged and involved.

We attract a high calibre of work and all of the above will motivate you to succeed and grow as a professional as well as an individual.

At Gardner Leader, people are at the heart of everything we do and this is demonstrated by our strong CSR involvement and participation in various charity, community and volunteering initiatives.

Careers
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Benefits

  • Flexible leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Continued professional development programmes
  • Wellbeing initiative
  • Health Plan through Medicash

Learning and Development

  • After a comprehensive on-boarding programme, you will have the opportunity to access the wide range of training and networks available to you, enhancing your personal brand and career throughout your employment.
  • We also support professional qualifications for your career development and offer bespoke training and access to the Gardner Leader Academy.
Contact us Opportunities for progression
Fantastic firm that cares about employees.
The emphasis is on being personal. There is a high level of care and attention and you feel that the team wants to help you.
A really nice environment to work in, very friendly and incredibly welcoming, a very interesting variety of clients.
Progressive firm with a supporting working environment and great people.
There is a great positive energy with people willing to help each other irrespective of rank.

Current roles

Real Estate Lawyer

We have a new permanent opportunity for a full-time Senior Associate to join the Real Estate Team. We are looking for a talented and ambitious solicitor with a strong grounding and who’s ready to step up and take on more responsibility, new challenges within a supportive and ambitious team. Ideally the role will be based out of our Newbury office but other locations in the Thames Valley are available. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years PQE experience managing a varied caseload....

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Student Placement Programme 2026

Gardner Leader are extremely supportive of work experience, proudly supporting the next generation of legal professionals through our Student Placement Programme. This initiative offers aspiring law students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. All placements in our Newbury and Maidenhead offices for 2026 are now filled. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email HR_Team@gardner-leader.co.uk. Our placements are designed for students studying Law at A-level or university, as well as recent Law graduates. During your time with us, you'll gain exposure to a range of legal practice areas, work alongside experienced solicitors, and make meaningful contributions to real cases....

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Legal Support Assistant

We’re excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for a full-time Legal Support Assistant to join our thriving Conveyancing Team based in our Thatcham office....

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Commercial Lawyer

We’re excited to offer a permanent full-time opportunity for a talented Commercial Lawyer to join our growing Business Team (Commercial, Corporate & Employment), as we continue to expand our geographical reach and influence....

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Corporate Lawyer NQ - 5+ PQE

We currently have two corporate lawyer opportunities: one for an NQ–2 PQE candidate and one for a 3–5 PQE candidate, each offering the chance to take the next step in their career....

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Senior Private Client Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Private Client Solicitor to join our award-winning Legal 500 Tier 1 Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and development of our private client offering, with scope to help shape the team across our Maidenhead and Windsor offices....

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Private Crime Solicitor

We seek a commercially minded private crime solicitor to join our Litigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded criminal lawyer who is keen to help grow and shape a thriving private criminal practice....

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Risk & Compliance Manager

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and commercially aware Risk & Compliance Manager to join our expanding regional law firm....

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Risk & Compliance Assistant

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Risk & Compliance Assistant to join our expanding regional law firm....

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