
Lawhive · Poole
About Woodstock Legal Services: Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, ...
Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, and
doing things differently in the legal world. We've gathered our wisdom from years of legal experience and paired it with a
willingness to break the mold.
At Woodstock, you’ll be part of a people-first culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your
contribution really matters. We invest in our internal teams because we know they’re the engine that keeps everything running and
we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together.
About Woodstock Legal Services & Lawhive Partnership
The Woodstock vision was to create a law firm that felt different, one where lawyers had true freedom and flexibility within a
community of grade A lawyers and the best operational and regulatory support on offer - all while ensuring our clients remain our
constant focus.
Since 2014, Woodstock has grown into a thriving community of lawyers, built on the principle that legal practice can be both
professional and personal. We set out to create a place where lawyers have the freedom to shape fulfilling careers, and where
clients benefit from clear, expert advice delivered with genuine care.
That vision remains at the heart of everything we do. By joining the Lawhive Group, we are strengthening this vision - combining
the trusted relationships and values that define Woodstock, with innovative tools that ease the pressures of legal work. This
means our lawyers can dedicate more time to what matters most: guiding and supporting our clients.
Compliance sits at the heart of Woodstock Legal Services. It keeps client money safe, files moving and the firm on the right side
of its regulators - and as the business grows, so does the volume and variety of that work. We are excited to create two Junior
Compliance Officer roles to work alongside the Senior Compliance Associate and give the function the depth and resilience it
needs.
This is not a box-ticking job. You will be close to real matters and real deadlines, helping make sure the firm operates
compliantly, complex AML/ KYC checks are complete, evidence is captured properly and proportionate compliance support is provided
to stakeholders. You will see the full breadth of compliance in a modern legal business via routine work and fresh legal projects
touching on AML, data protection, conflicts, policy etc.
Both roles share the same profile. Day-to-day focus is likely to a blend of high-risk AML/KYC, general compliance support with
pre-completion escalations, data protection, SAR administration and strategic/ policy and legal governance work – with
cross-training across everything.
What You’ll Be Doing
of wealth queries.
containment actions and notifications where required.
presenting to key stakeholders/ leadership team.
date, so there is always a clear audit trail – open to the use of technology.
follow-through.
background pulled together and ready.
programme from scratch.
What We’re Looking For
protection basics.
What You’ll Get
UK Benefits
✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
🎄 Extended Christmas holiday
💰 Pension contribution
☮️ Give back - support a good cause with a charity day each year
ABOUT WOODSTOCK LEGAL SERVICES: Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, and doing things differently in the legal world. We've gathered our wisdom from years of legal experience and paired it with a willingness to break the mold. At Woodstock, you’ll be part of a people-first culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your contribution really matters. We invest in our internal teams because we know they’re the engine that keeps everything running and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together. About Woodstock Legal Services & Lawhive Partnership The Woodstock vision was to create a law firm that felt different, one where lawyers had true freedom and flexibility within a community of grade A lawyers and the best operational and regulatory support on offer - all while ensuring our clients remain our constant focus. Since 2014, Woodstock has grown into a community of more than 60 lawyers, built on the principle that legal practice can be both professional and personal. We set out to create a place where lawyers have the freedom to shape fulfilling careers, and where clients benefit from clear, expert advice delivered with genuine care. That vision remains at the heart of everything we do. By joining the Lawhive Group, we are strengthening this vision - combining the trusted relationships and values that define Woodstock, with innovative tools that ease the pressures of legal work. This means our lawyers can dedicate more time to what matters most: guiding and supporting our clients. Legal Cashiering at Woodstock Our Accounts team handles the financial operations that keep the business running smoothly – from consultant payments and invoicing to compliance, reconciliations, and reporting. They work closely with teams across the firm to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in everything they do. The team is led by Head of Accounts, Ellie Emery, who oversees day-to-day processes and supports our consultants with finance-related queries. What You'll Do We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused Legal Cashier to support our legal finance function, with a particular focus on property transactions and completions. You’ll assist in ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and help manage the day-to-day financial operations within the team. This is a hands-on role that’s ideal for someone with some experience in legal cashiering or conveyancing finance who’s keen to develop their skills and grow within a supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing client and office account receipts and payments * Managing a high volume of property transactions and completions end-to-end * Bank reconciliations * Ensuring transactions are accurate and in compliance with SRA Accounts Rules * Ensure all financial processes adhere to internal controls and regulatory standards What You'll Bring * 2 years experience in legal cashiering, * Bonus: exposure to property transactions and completions * Happy to commit to a hybrid working environment, based in our office in Poole, Dorset * Excellent working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules * Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail * Experience using legal accounting software * Excellent communication skills Interview Process * Introductory call with our Talent team * 1:1 with your hiring manager * Technical interview / practical skills assessment * Values interview with one of our Founders * We offer! UK Benefits ✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off 🎄 Extended Christmas holiday 💰 Pension contribution ☮️ Give back - support a good cause with a charity day each year ⛳️ Regular socials/team events Diversity at Woodstock Legal Services At Lawhive, we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team, and as we scale, we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.
Location: 1 day per month in our Poole office ABOUT WOODSTOCK LEGAL SERVICES: Woodstock Legal Services isn’t your typical law firm. We’re breaking the mold – ditching the jargon, delivering expert advice, and doing things differently in the legal world. We've gathered our wisdom from years of legal experience and paired it with a willingness to break the mold. At Woodstock, you’ll be part of a people-first culture where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your contribution really matters. We invest in our internal teams because we know they’re the engine that keeps everything running and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially-minded Solicitor to join a fast paced team specialising in landlord and tenant and debt recovery matters. Managing your own caseload from instruction through to enforcement, you will ensure matters progress efficiently while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence. You’ll be trusted to take full ownership of your files, drive the team’s commercial success, and deliver a responsive, strategic service to our clients. This role offers the autonomy to manage a varied and complex caseload within a collaborative, performance-driven environment. As a valued member of the firm, you will benefit from: * Opportunities to lead client training sessions, spearhead process improvements through legal technology, and contribute directly to business development initiatives. * A collaborative and supportive team environment where expertise is shared and success is celebrated. * Genuine career progression opportunities as the team continues to expand, with a clear pathway for professional advancement. Responsibilities CASE MANAGEMENT & LEGAL STRATEGY * Autonomously manage a diverse caseload of possession matters (standard and complex/defended) and debt recovery instructions from inception to enforcement. * Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing high-level strategic advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. * Draft complex pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel; represent clients at hearings where appropriate. * Supervise and mentor paralegals or junior fee-earners, ensuring the quality and accuracy of their output. * Ensure rigorous adherence to Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), court deadlines, and bespoke client Service Level Agreements (SLAs). COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT * Consistently meet or exceed individual monthly billing and time-recording targets. * Take full accountability for the financial lifecycle of files, including proactive WIP management, disbursements, and debt recovery on unpaid invoices. * Identify and pursue business development opportunities to expand the firm’s landlord and tenant or debt recovery portfolio. * Contribute to the firm’s profitability by optimizing file-handling processes and ensuring cost-effective matter management. LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE * Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Landlord and Tenant law, with a deep understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act and its practical implications for clients. * Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions and provide technical guidance to the wider team on emerging legislative trends. * Ensure total compliance with SRA standards and internal risk management protocols. * Maintain a proactive approach to CPD, focusing on high-level technical mastery and strategic litigation tactics. WHAT YOU'LL BRING * Strong working knowledge of possession proceedings and notice requirements * Confidence handling a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines * Commercial awareness, with a focus on efficiency * Excellent attention to detail and drafting skills * A proactive, solutions-focused approach Interview Process * Introductory call with our Talent team * Case study exercise * Final Interview (Hiring Managers) * We offer! UK Benefits: ✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off 🎄 Extended Christmas holiday 💰 Pension contribution ☮️ Give back - support a good cause with a charity day each year ⛳️ Regular socials/team events
At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth. Our strength lies in our diverse global team with 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations- all united around one goal – to deliver the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. While our company mission is to keep innovating global commerce, our internal mission is to #chooseaction, #beopen, #thinkcustomer, #gofurther and #wintogether The Purpose: We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Associate to join our dynamic team at PPRO. Working alongside other team members, the Compliance Associate will help oversee the company’s compliance program within the EU and play an important role in ensuring that our operations comply with applicable laws, the relevant regulations set forth by the CSSF, and internal policies. The successful candidate will support the Financial Crime team on Due Diligence, Client Acceptance assessments, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD), and SAR/STR review and filing. They will be expected to uphold a robust culture of compliance and risk management throughout the company. As an innovative thinker, you will also act as an AI champion within the team — identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies to drive workflow efficiency, safely support commercial scaling, and foster a culture of continual compliance improvement.