Laurus

Overview

Laurus is a London-based, client-focused law firm built around three core departments: Property, Family and Legacy (private client). The firm positions itself as a modern, tech-enabled practice focused on improving people’s "legal wellbeing" by delivering clear, jargon-free advice and building long-term client relationships. Laurus specialises in high-volume and complex residential and commercial property work, family law and private client matters for individuals, investors and hospitality businesses across London and the South East. The firm emphasises senior-led teams, responsive service and joined-up advice across its core practices.

• Headquarters: London, 30 Dukes Place
• Offices: 2

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Real Estate
• Family Law
• Private Client & Wealth
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Hospitality & Leisure
• Housing & Social Housing
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Commercial Contracts

Geographic Focus: Primary strength in London and the South East with deep roots in the London market and wider regional reach across the South East. The firm acts predominantly for private individuals, investors and businesses based in London, and advertises services for international purchasers (including advice for US buyers and investors).

Training Contract

Sponsorship

Ongoing mentoring, skills training and potential sponsorship for further study.

Mentorship

You will be supported, mentored and given space to progress, whether you are heading towards qualification via a training contract or SQE or a deeper specialism.

Programmes & Schemes

Notable Matters

What Laurus Looks For

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Client-centred approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial awareness (particularly for property and hospitality matters)
• Ability to work with technology and manage remote client communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Resilience and ability to manage time-sensitive transactions

Evidence Signals

• Paralegal or fee-earner experience in private client, probate or conveyancing work
• A law degree (noted as desired for the paralegal role)
• Experience handling Wills, LPAs, probate or conveyancing matters
• Demonstrable accuracy in document preparation and file management
• Client-facing experience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with estate agents, mortgage brokers or in hospitality licensing

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Company pension
• Critical illness cover
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Modern, client-facing Aldgate office and separate Northcote Road office
• Ongoing mentoring and skills training
• Potential sponsorship for further study
• Regular wellbeing and social initiatives
• Flexible and agile working supported by technology (video calls, remote services)
• Secure document storage facility for clients (as a client benefit)

Wellbeing

Regular wellbeing and social initiatives, encouragement of positive mental health, and a stated people-first culture; careers pages reference wellbeing events and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Awards & Recognition

• Laurus named in The Times Best Law Firms 2027
• Laurus Family team recognised in Chambers UK 2027 (four lawyers individually ranked, Band 1 for mediation mentioned)
• Laurus Family team ranked across three categories in The Legal 500 UK 2027

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds and offer opportunities for growth, mentoring and development. We are committed to enabling everyone to thrive. Understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that.

• We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds and offer opportunities for growth, mentoring and development.
• Regular wellbeing and social initiatives aimed at positive mental health

Innovation

Laurus embraces technology across client onboarding, conveyancing and communications: secure online ID checks (Legl), digital source-of-funds checks (Armalytix), remote video-conferencing and fully remote conveyancing options. The firm emphasises modern, agile working supported by secure systems to maintain service continuity (for example during Covid-19) and to enable flexible working for lawyers and clients.

• Use of Legl for secure digital identity verification and online payments
• Use of Armalytix for digital source of funds and account verification checks
• Remote-first client service and video-conferencing for meetings and instructions
• Robust information security management systems and encrypted electronic data transfers

Quick Application Angles

• Emphasise property, family or legacy specialism in your application — Laurus keeps lawyers in dedicated specialist teams (property, family, legacy) and values depth of expertise.
• If applying for paralegal or junior roles, showcase direct private client or conveyancing experience (Wills, LPAs, probate, remortgages, leasehold matters) and strong file/document management — the paralegal role explicitly requests 1–3 years' private client experience and a law degree.
• Mention the firm's tech-enabled and client-first service (Legl/Armalytix-style digital onboarding, video conferencing, remote conveyancing) and give examples of how you have used technology to improve client service or efficiency.
• Reference the firm’s practical products such as the 'Sale Ready' or 'Remortgage Ready' packs when relevant — this shows you understand their approach to removing friction for clients and can contribute commercially-minded solutions.
• Highlight interpersonal and communication strengths and examples of mentoring/learning — Laurus promotes internal development, mentoring and a supportive people-first culture.