Careers at Manak

Do work that matters.

Manak Solicitors is a close-knit, multi-office Kent firm delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services to private-paying clients. With offices in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Gravesend and Biggin Hill, our teams share knowledge across sites while keeping real responsibility and direct client contact close to home.

6 current opportunities

Current vacancies

We are a well-established and respected High Street solicitors firm with offices in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Gravesend and Biggin Hill, serving only private-paying clients across Property, Family & Matrimonial, Wills, Probate & LPAs, Trusts, Civil & Criminal Litigation, Employment, and Company & Commercial.

6 vacancies shown for All roles.

LawyerFamily & MatrimonialPermanentFull-timeOffice-based

Family & Matrimonial Lawyer

Run your own varied caseload of divorce, finances and children matters for private-paying clients, with real file ownership and support across four Kent offices.

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

SupportFamily & Matrimonial

Family / Matrimonial Secretary

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our Family & Matrimonial solicitors, with genuine progression into Case Manager responsibilities.

Progression to Case Manager

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

LawyerPrivate ClientPermanentFull-timeOffice-based

Private Client Lawyer

Manage a varied private client caseload spanning wills, LPAs and deputyships, probate, trusts, succession planning and Inheritance Tax planning.

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

SupportPrivate Client

Private Client Secretary

Support our Private Client solicitors with wills, probate, trusts and LPA matters, with genuine progression into Case Manager responsibilities.

Progression to Case Manager

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

LawyerResidential PropertyPermanentFull-timeOffice-based

Residential Property Lawyer

Run residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, across both freehold and leasehold matters, for private-paying clients.

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

SupportResidential Property

Residential Conveyancing Secretary

Support our residential conveyancing solicitors with searches, enquiries and case files, with genuine progression into Case Manager responsibilities.

Progression to Case Manager

Orpington · Sevenoaks · Gravesend · Biggin Hill

View role

Updated 31 July 2026

Why join Manak

The package and support you can expect as part of our team.

Competitive salary

Clear salary banding aligned to experience, reviewed annually.

Performance-linked bonus

A performance-linked bonus for our lawyer roles.

Good holiday package

A good holiday package for every colleague.

Private Medical Insurance

Private Medical Insurance, presently provided through Vitality.

Life assurance and pension

Life Assurance and a pension scheme.

Childcare support

Assistance with the cost of childcare.

Company Car Policy

Opportunity to take advantage of it after one year’s service.

Air-conditioned offices

Air-conditioned offices at all branches.

Discounted legal services

Discounted legal services for you and your family.

Social events and knowledge sharing

Regular social events and cross-office knowledge sharing.

Structured training and development

Ongoing training and development to keep your knowledge current.

Direct client contact

Real responsibility and direct client contact in a supportive team.

Genuine career progression

Transparent pathways and progression into greater responsibility.

Varied private-client work

Varied work for private-paying clients, with cross-disciplinary exposure.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility and the applicable firm policy.

Our culture

A close-knit team across four Kent offices.

Low staff turnover, a friendly and collaborative environment, and genuine responsibility with meaningful client contact — supported by colleagues in Orpington, Sevenoaks, Gravesend and Biggin Hill.

See all vacancies
  • Low staff turnover, with a friendly, supportive and collaborative environment where people thrive.
  • We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
  • We are committed to equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive workplace across our four offices in Kent.
  • We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on merit and business need.