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Solicitor – In House Position

GLASGOW

2nd Floor, Ailsa Court, 121 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2SD

CARDIFF

Suite 1b, Hodge House, 114‑116 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY

T: +44 (0) 29 2039 6070

Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award-winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?

We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Plymouth, Birmingham, Belfast and Dublin. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include:

AJ100 List of UK’s Top Architectural Practices 2025

Best Companies Top 10 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for 2025

Shortlisted, AJ100 Awards – Employer of the Year 2025

Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Social Value Architect of the Year 2025

Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Employer of the Year 2025

Highly Commended, MMC Awards – Architectural Practice of the Year 2025

We are looking for a Part-time Solicitor to join our team in Cardiff, supporting commercial contracts and regulatory procedures. Working closely with our General Counsel and wider commercial services team, you’ll play an important role in supporting colleagues across the business.

What you’ll be doing

Reviewing contracts, warranties and appointments with clients and suppliers

Tracking responses and supporting with contract processes

Helping identify and manage legal, commercial, insurance and compliance risks

Drafting and supporting the preparation of legal documents

We’re looking for someone who

Has an understanding of Contract Law, commercial agreements and internal compliance procedures (through qualification, training or experience)

May have some exposure to the construction industry and construction contracts (helpful but not essential)

Is able to draft legal documentation

Is organised and able to manage a range of tasks and competing demands, with support where needed

Can communicate clearly and build positive working relationships

Has a thoughtful and confident approach to risk and decision-making

Enjoys working collaboratively with different teams

Working with us

We provide a friendly studio environment, an award-winning Lifestyle Package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. We are also a 100% Employee Owned Trust, which means our employees have a sense of ownership, a say in our direction and are rewarded for the part they play in our future success.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging matter deeply to us. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to thrive. If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let our HR team know and we’ll be happy to support you.

If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work.

Those shortlisted will be contacted.

HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, recognising lifestyles are complex and we all have competing responsibilities.

Our SMARTBlend approach supports job sharing, part-time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours. We recognise no one size fits all.

Providing a great studio environment is only part of the equation and flexible ways of working gives us more richness, diversity and choice for how we can work most effectively.

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