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Leadership Opportunities
At Attwells, we believe great leaders inspire great teams. Our leadership opportunities are designed for those ready to take the next step in their career, whether that’s managing a team, leading a department, or shaping the future of the firm. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to grow as a leader, while trusting you to make an impact from day one. If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to lead, this is where your journey begins.
Your Ambition, Our Support
At Attwells, we believe leadership is about more than expertise, it’s about inspiring others and shaping a culture of growth. Our mission is to be one of the largest and most trusted law firms in the East of England, with a strong London presence that creates opportunities for our people at every stage of their careers. Guided by our vision to grow in both scale and opportunity, we are committed to encouraging, supporting, and developing our team so they can reach their full potential while delivering exceptional client service. Our values, integrity, accessibility, and care, together with our HEART approach (Hard-working, Enthusiastic, Attitude, Relatable, Team-focused), define how we work, lead, and succeed.
Our purpose is to encourage, support, and develop every member of our team so they can reach their full potential, while delivering exceptional service to our clients. We believe that by investing in people, we create stronger leaders, stronger teams, and stronger outcomes.
At Attwells, our values are reflected in the way we work and the culture we build together. We are committed to growth, support, and collaboration, ensuring our people feel empowered and our clients receive clear, people-focused advice. With accessibility, care, and excellence at the heart of everything we do, we strive to exceed expectations and create lasting partnerships built on trust and integrity.
At Attwells, our values are the foundation of how we lead, work, and grow together. We believe in integrity, accessibility, and care — ensuring our clients and colleagues are always supported with honesty, openness, and respect.
We live these values every day through our HEART approach:
- Hard-working in every task, striving for excellence in all we do.
- Enthusiastic in every challenge, bringing energy and resilience to complex work.
- Attitude, even in difficult circumstances, to deliver positive outcomes.
- Relatable in every interaction, building trust and understanding with clients and colleagues alike.
- Team-focused, supporting one another and prioritising people’s growth and progression.
Together, these values guide our leadership culture – one that places people first and delivers exceptional client service from first enquiry to lasting partnership.
Our vision is to be one of the largest law firms in the East of England, with a strong and established presence in London. We aspire to build a firm that not only grows in scale, but also in opportunity — creating pathways for every member of our team to develop, progress, and succeed. By combining regional strength with a London platform, we aim to broaden our expertise, expand our reach, and continue delivering accessible, people-focused legal services. This vision is about more than size; it is about shaping a firm where ambition is supported, talent is nurtured, and both our clients and our people benefit from lasting success.
Frequently asked questions
We seek individuals who have thoroughly researched both the role and the firm, and who demonstrate a genuine commitment and passion for the position they are applying for.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. We also value qualities such as teamwork, organisational ability, and attention to detail.
Attwells is dedicated to career development and progression. All but one of our board members and partners have trained and advanced their careers within the firm—excluding the two founding partners. We are proud to identify, promote, and develop talent internally.
We are known for our exceptional customer service and take great pride in the quality of our work. Our “Attwells Heart” culture fosters collaboration and teamwork, creating a supportive and engaging working environment.
Attwells specialises in Property and Conveyancing Law, offering expert services in both the Residential and Commercial sectors.
Attwells’ head office is located in Ipswich, with additional offices in Colchester, Woodbridge, and London.
Applications can be submitted via our website under the “About Us” section. This area also provides opportunities to apply for work experience placements and attend our problem-solving workshops.
We have a Dress for Your Day policy at Attwells. This simply means you can dress in a way that suits the work you’re doing that day. The main thing is that you feel comfortable, confident, and professional. We don’t expect you to turn up in a full suit every day!