Solicitor - COLP (London, UK)

Oikonomakis Law Firm; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a highly qualified Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal services. You will engage with high-profile clients and have the opportunity for leadership and compliance roles within the firm. The successful candidate will possess strong legal expertise, a proactive client-focused approach, and at least 5 years of experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including performance-based bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development support

Clear career progression pathway

Opportunities for cross-border work

Qualifications

• Qualified UK Solicitor status required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in practice.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
• Represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with international colleagues for effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Skills

Legal expertise

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client engagement

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified UK Solicitor status

5+ years’ legal practice experience

Job description

Due to continued international growth, Oikonomakis Law is expanding its London presence and seeking a highly qualified Solicitor to join our UK team. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients, complex matters, and the opportunity to take on key leadership and compliance positions within our London branch.

You will join a firm that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous development. We foster a collegiate, positive culture where senior colleagues provide strong mentoring and meaningful career advancement opportunities. As part of a growing international network, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, gaining invaluable cross-border experience.

This is a diverse legal role involving advisory work, dispute resolution, drafting, negotiations, and regulatory oversight. The successful candidate will also assume core compliance and management positions within the London office:

1. COLP – Compliance Officer for Legal Practice
2. COFA – Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
3. Manager & Head of Legal Practice (London Office)

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious solicitor seeking both responsibility and international exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and representation across a wide range of matters.
• Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, agreements, and reports.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across our international offices to deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK laws and regulations, ensuring full SRA compliance.
• Oversee compliance processes and support the operational management of the London branch.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, upholding the firm’s high standards of service.

We are seeking a solicitor with strong legal expertise and a proactive, client-focused approach. The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified UK Solicitor status
• Minimum 5 years’ experiencein practice
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent time management and the ability to balance multiple deadlines
• A self-driven mindset with a high standard of professional integrity
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and confidence in engaging with clients
• For more senior candidates: leadership experience and the ability to foster a positive team environment
• Fluent written and spoken English

At Oikonomakis Law, we invest in the well-being and long-term success of our people. We offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working arrangements(hybrid options available)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Professional development support, including training programs and sponsored courses
• Clear career progression pathwaywithin the London office and internationally
• Opportunities for cross-border workacross our global offices

About Oikonomakis Law

When you join Oikonomakis Law, you become part of a global team of100 professionalsacross14 offices in 11 countries.

We serve a diverse and demanding international client base, delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. Our values—professional integrity, collaboration, and client service—guide everything we do.

We promote an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member can grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. Our international presence enables us to handle cross-border matters with precision, cultural awareness, and strategic depth.