Careers at Browne Jacobson
Join us to make a positive impact across business and society, and to thrive.
We’re Browne Jacobson.
Social and environmental impact are at the top of the business agenda. Here, we champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is what sets us apart and is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.
Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves. We’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. And we’re focusing on well-being and individuality so that all our people can thrive.
Legal professionals
Whether you’re an experienced lawyer or just beginning your legal career, we value the ambition, experiences and ideas that you have.
- Sectors - when clients operate in a particular sector, they need specialist advice. We have dedicated sector expertise and teams with a real understanding of our clients’ markets. You can view more information about our sectors here.
- Services - we offer a full range of services to support all aspects of our clients’ organisations and can advise in all areas of law. You can view more information about our services here.
Business professionals
Our business teams make up over a third of all our people. They play a key part in our continued growth and success. Our business teams include:
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Client and Marketing
- Business Operations (facilities management)
- Risk and Compliance
- Legal Support Services
- Finance
- Business Change and Delivery.
Future Lawyers
We’re committed to providing a variety of routes into a career in law and offer the following programmes:
- Trainee Solicitor Pathway (previously training contract)
- Solicitor Apprenticeship
- Pupillage
- Virtual work experience
- FAIRE (Fairer Access Into Real Experience) - aims to support social mobility by offering students virtual insight events and in-person paid work experience across our legal and business teams
For more information about life as a Future Lawyer please visit our blog.
Applying for a job with us
When you apply for a job with us, we want your experience to be valuable, positive, and enjoyable.
Useful information
Flexible benefits package
We offer a range of core, leave and absence, wellbeing and flexible and other benefits.
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Reasonable adjustments
We can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing, enabling you to work in equality with others.
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Our people, values and culture
We aim to work with, recruit and retain people who are genuinely committed to tackling society’s biggest challenges.
Find out moreWhat our people say
Driving positive change through investment: a corporate associate advising in the energy sector
Clare Hanna, Senior Associate
"In a couple of weeks, we managed to do what you would usually do in months. In terms of exposure and career development for me, it was brilliant"Find out more
From the lab to the law: Natasha’s journey to becoming a future lawyer with Browne Jacobson
Natasha Leo, Trainee Solicitor
"I wanted to work with a firm that actively looks for ways to make positive change in society and Browne Jacobson is evidently trying to achieve this with the clients it works with and the community engagements it gets involved in."Find out more
Putting values into action: creating an ethical supply chain
Jo Scott, Procurement Manager
"I think the firm really supports and encourages all of its people to do the things that matter and make a difference both in and outside of the workplace."Find out more
Breaking through barriers to reach the bar
Kiera Riddy, Barrister (Associate)
"I knew I wanted to do it, and there would be no stopping me."Find out more
Placing inclusion at the heart of strategy
Caroline Green, Senior Partner
"If everyone comes from the same background, with the same experiences and skillset, we won’t be representative of society and we won’t be able to provide the best service to our clients."Find out more
Building a law firm fit for the future: A CFO’s to-do list
Andy Stephens, Chief Financial Officer
"Browne Jacobson is not only embracing new disruptive technologies such as AI but using them to deal with society’s biggest issues across the firm’s practice areas."Find out more
Becoming O Shaped: Championing positive change
Luke Deal, Senior Associate
"O Shaped is an opportunity to do things in a new way, to be part of something that we as a firm are at the forefront of, and to develop personally while helping to support cultural change."Find out more
The Solicitor Apprentice: exploring alternative routes into careers in law
Hollie Ingram, Solicitor Apprentice
"I’m being pushed early on - it’s been great in terms of exposure. I'm given a lot of responsibility and also a lot of support."Find out more
Awards and accreditations
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Browne Jacobson wins brace of legal industry awards for social mobility programme
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Balancing elite sport with a career in corporate law
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The Solicitor Apprentice: exploring alternative routes into careers in law
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Building a law firm fit for the future: A CFO’s to-do list
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Becoming O Shaped: Championing positive change
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Browne Jacobson first law firm to join Ladder for Greater Birmingham campaign
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Neurodiversity in law firms: Thinking outside the box
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Placing inclusion at the heart of strategy: an interview with Caroline Green, Senior Partner
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Breaking through barriers to reach the bar
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
Hints and tips to help you apply for a Solicitor Apprenticeship
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
A day in the life of our Solicitor Apprentice Laura Morland
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Putting values into action: creating an ethical supply chain
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
Why consider an apprenticeship over going to university?
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Browne Jacobson health lawyer wins major accolade at Made in Manchester Awards
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From the lab to the law: Natasha’s journey to becoming a future lawyer with Browne Jacobson
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Driving positive change through investment: a corporate associate advising in the energy sector
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From associate to partner in an investment lifecycle - Ryan's story
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Browne Jacobson maintains top spot in Social Mobility Employer Index 2022
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Browne Jacobson appointed to first Social Mobility Commission Employer Advisory Group
Browne Jacobson can announce that the firm has been chosen as one of 13 UK businesses who will form the Social Mobility Commission’s (SMC) new Employer Advisory Group. The Employer Advisory Group has been put in place to drive social mobility in the workplace in the UK and support the Commission’s employer focused programme of work.Press Release - Careers
Law firm wins Franco-British Business Award for Diversity and Inclusion
UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has won the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 23rd Franco-British Business Awards 2022.
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Browne Jacobson helps the Civil Aviation Authority take off with its modernisation masterplan
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Browne Jacobson partners with Forage to launch virtual work experience to improve diversity and inclusion in legal sector
Browne Jacobson has partnered with Forage, one of the world’s leading work experience platforms, to launch an interactive virtual work experience programme to open up access for aspiring young lawyers and improve diversity in the legal profession.
Press Release - Careers
Browne Jacobson barrister wins Manchester Young Talent Award
Holly Quirk, an associate barrister in Browne Jacobson’s Manchester office, was awarded the Legal Professional of the Year Award at this year’s Manchester Young Talent Awards.
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Browne Jacobson named as one of the UK’s best law firms by The Times
Browne Jacobson has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading law firms with its ranking in The Times “Best Law Firms 2023”. This is the fifth year that Browne Jacobson has been ranked.
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From trainee to managing partner – an interview with Richard Medd
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Raising the Bar with Browne Jacobson
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Introducing our new Birmingham home - living and breathing our values through our office space
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Browne Jacobson helps Clean Power Hydrogen plc
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Courageous conversations: turning words into action
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Browne Jacobson double deal success at Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022
Browne Jacobson’s corporate finance lawyers are celebrating after two of its deals won major awards at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022.
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Browne Jacobson implements latest Real Living Wage rates with immediate effect to offset cost of living crisis
Law firm Browne Jacobson has confirmed its commitment as a Real Living Wage employer by implementing the Living Wage Foundation’s newly announced rates with immediate effect to help offset the cost of living crisis for low paid workers.
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Browne Jacobson announces 10 to its 2022 trainee solicitor scheme
Browne Jacobson has welcomed 10 future lawyers to its trainee scheme for 2022 – 2024 as it continues to grow its business. The new recruits have joined 36 trainees currently at the firm, bringing the total number of trainee solicitors at Browne Jacobson to 46 – a record number for the firm.
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Browne Jacobson strengthens its UK&I commercial practice with hire of new retail & consumer specialist partner
Browne Jacobson has bolstered its commercial practice in the UK with the appointment of commercial contracts and international trade specialist, Emma Roake, into its City-based London team.
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Browne Jacobson's private client team top Chambers High Net Worth Guide rankings again
Browne Jacobson’s private client practice has been ranked as Band One in the 2022 Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for its work in private wealth law.
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Browne Jacobson lawyer wins inspiring Birmingham Black Lawyer Excellence Award
Bridget Tatham, a specialist defendant insurance lawyer at Browne Jacobson has been honoured at this year’s Birmingham Black Lawyer (BBL) Excellence Awards, having been named Lawyer of the Year. Bridget was also shortlisted for BBL’s Diversity Champion 2022.
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Browne Jacobson opens first overseas office with Dublin launch
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Browne Jacobson hires seven to bolster Manchester professional indemnity practice
Browne Jacobson has expanded its Manchester professional indemnity practice by recruiting a seven person team led by Jason Nash and supported by partner Michael Appleby. Jason joined Browne Jacobson last month ahead of the other members of the team.
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Browne Jacobson announces financial results with 11% growth in revenues
Browne Jacobson has announced its financial results for 2021-22 with revenues up 11 per cent year-on-year to £94m, up from £85m. It marks the 13th consecutive year of growth with a 59 per cent increase in revenues since 2015 (£59m).
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Trainees’ vs Partners: Law firm goes green for charity cycle challenge
Today, (Thursday 16 June) 18 trainee lawyers from Browne Jacobson began the second of three planned “going green” fundraising challenges which focus on driving positive change to the environment and will raise essential funds for the firm’s charity partners.
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
Training diary – Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
On Saturday 14th May, 17 Browne Jacobson trainees walked 24 miles around the three highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales to raise money for our five office charities.