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When Did You Last Update Your Will? : Edward Rees, Sophie Burgoyne and Nyrée Grevett
In this episode, Edward Rees is joined by colleagues Sophie Burgoyne and Nyrée Grevett. Following a poll carried out by...
Our People, Your Team
Working at Lanyon Bowdler.
Working together to make a difference.
- Benefits of working at Lanyon Bowdler
- Our values
- Our culture
Our Culture.
Our staff are proud to work at Lanyon Bowdler; below is a selection of comments following an internal questionnaire which included the question ‘what makes you proud to work at Lanyon Bowdler’?
“Because I want to be a part of a company that upholds its belief that their staff are invaluable and can offer a quality service to their clients.”
“The strong team and the desire to work collaboratively for the benefit of our clients.”
“Getting successful outcomes for clients knowing it will make a difference to their lives.”
“Lanyon Bowdler has a great reputation for being a good at what we do, I am proud to be part of that.”
“The feedback we get from clients and the relations between the staff.”
“The dedication I see in the people I work with.”
“The people. the ethos and the reputation of the firm.”
What We Offer
With a dynamic and modern character, the firm is focused on success and growth. This success and growth generates room for our staff to mature and grow within the firm and enjoy stimulating and rewarding careers.
- You will have the opportunity to handle high quality and challenging work.
- You will be respected for who you are and the contributions you make.
- You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your work, and to be trusted to get on with things.
- We will provide you with a professional, friendly and sociable environment, with a sense of family community.
- We will provide the opportunity to release your potential to flourish and grow.
- Development opportunities and progression will be openly discussed with you.
- You will receive honest, timely feedback on your performance.
- We will ensure we recruit and retain the best people who share and demonstrate our values.
- We value the difference and expertise that everyone brings.
- You will be respected for who you are and the contribution you make.
- You will be provided with leadership and management training which seeks to support and develop you.
- We will set the strategy and direction of the firm to protect our reputation and enhance our business.
Progression
On a regular basis your team leader/supervisor will monitor your workload and performance. You will have a 1-2-1 at least once a quarter (usually once a month), which will include discussions on performance and targets, objectives, development and welfare. There will be an annual review where your team leader/supervisor will look with you at performance over the last twelve months but, more importantly, look to the future, mapping out your goals and objectives for the following year.
Being good at your job will not be enough when it comes to applying for promotion. Our expectations at each stage of your career are set out clearly in our competency framework. This framework will form part of your development discussions.
I love the collaborative working we have.
Emma Deering - Partner, Private Client Team
"Their approach is so forward thinking".
Values
Working together using our legal skills to make a difference to people in our communities, helping them meet challenges and achieve fairness, justice and peace of mind.
Our values spell the word CAPES.
Caring
Approachable
Professional
Expert
Supportive
Find out more about our values by visiting here.
Benefits of working at Lanyon Bowdler
Supporting your lifestyle
We offer an initial 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service after three, four and five years, to 33 days.
Buy and sell holiday scheme.
Dress for your day – we believe our culture drives our success, which is why we have implemented a relaxed dress code.
Lanyon Bowdler is committed to supporting work-life balance and all staff are provided with the opportunity for flexible working through our Flex+ policy.
Hybrid working – our Flex+ policy means that you can work from home, typically attending our offices 60% of the time. Due to the needs of the business and clients, there are some roles where there is less flexibility, for example, our reception teams are required to work in the office.
Flexible working – we will support you with flexible working where possible. Whether you want to work part-time, from home, alternative or compressed hours, we’ll consider every flexible working request.
Flexible working by arrangement – our policy allows you to bank additional time and take time off for things that are important to you; this is subject to limits and conditions.
Lanyon Bowdler is constantly looking to recruit the best people who are motivated, personable and committed to becoming part of our continued success.
Supporting your financial wellbeing
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay – 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay subject to qualifying conditions.
Enhanced paternity leave – up to two weeks full pay subject to qualifying conditions.
Group Life Assurance.
Referral incentive scheme.
Long service awards.
Free and discounted legal fees.
Tech scheme – enables you to get the latest tech for less (subject to limits).
Supporting professional development
Access to MBL seminars.
Professional development opportunities.
Professional fees and subscriptions.
Academy Plus – online learning system.
Regular networking and business development opportunities.
Leadership development programme.
Regular 1-2-1’s and supervision, utilising our electronic performance and talent management software.
Competency and career development frameworks for support and legal adviser roles.
Supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing
Employee assistance programme, key elements of which include:
- Cover for dependent children up to 22.
- Counselling – up to six sessions every year.
- Dental and optical cover.
- Access to 24 hour GP advice.
- Complimentary therapies cover.
- Debt advice.
Cycle to work scheme – subject to limits.
Trained mental health first aiders in every office.
Recognition and celebrating success
Long service recognition.
Annual staff party.
Firmwide social events organised by our social committee made up of staff volunteers.
Monthly staff lunches in every office.
Bonus scheme.
Monthly ‘shout outs’.
Helping to give back
We have a charity committee that organises fundraising events for our two selected charities of choice.
Our environmental policies are committed to being as environmentally conscious as we can practicably be.
Testimonials
What our colleagues say.
I have worked as a solicitor at Lanyon Bowdler for over 30 years and have particularly enjoyed building up my practice and experience in contentious probate work during a large part of that period. The quality and range of work has always been very good and kept me interested.
Claire Vale
Contentious Probate
I have been supported by Lanyon Bowdler throughout my career. Starting as a legal support assistant in 2016, undertaking my LPC part time, and then through my training contract. I am now recognised as a senior associate solicitor. It has been a supportive and friendly place to work.
Staci Robinson
Family Team
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