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
Planning for our future: working on protecting the natural environment
Sophie Hoffman, Associate
"We work with clients to protect the environment, set the regulatory agenda and create positive change."Find out more
Building our future town centres: advising local authorities on landmark acquisitions
Dan Insole, Senior Associate
"It’s the kind of work that gives you a purpose – you’re having a positive effect on the wider community."Find out more
Our new office in the heart of Cardiff city centre
Laura Hughes, Executive Lead for Wales, Partner
"We know we have the expertise in key areas of the Welsh economy such as tech and energy, and we are already developing links with local businesses in these sectors."Find out more
Embracing space to thrive in the South West – the exciting opportunities our new Exeter home offers
Nigel Lyons, Partner
"Exeter is the perfect location for the firm to support our footprint for growth in the South West."Find out more
Balancing elite sport with a career in corporate law
Vicky Tomlinson, Partner
"Browne Jacobson really encourages you to bring your whole self to work and if you have an idea or a project, they will support you as much as they can."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
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
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
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
Awards and accreditations
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22 November 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson wins Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award for Small Employers at the Personnel Today Awards 2023
13 November 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson recognised in O Shaped’s inaugural O List showcasing legal profession trailblazers
13 November 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson win Social Mobility Initiative of the Year at the European Diversity Awards 2023
27 October 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson launches dedicated team to advance Socioeconomic Diversity
20 October 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson ranked as leading specialists across an impressive 38 practice areas in Chambers & Partners UK guide
19 October 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson wins Equality and Diversity Award at the National BCC Business Awards
04 October 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson hits the top tier across 27 practice areas for the first time in Legal 500 UK guide
22 September 2023
Published Article - Firm news
O with the flow
21 September 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson solicitor becomes first in private practice to be awarded Plain Numbers accreditation
13 September 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Planning for our future: working on protecting the natural environment
26 July 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Building our future town centres: advising local authorities on landmark acquisitions
05 July 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Our new office in the heart of Cardiff city centre
05 July 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Dublin firm Browne Jacobson strengthens growing TMT practice with promotion of dispute resolution specialist
03 July 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson cements its offering in the Welsh market with launch of its seventh office, in Cardiff
13 June 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Enabling, authentic and rewarding: how Browne Jacobson’s culture fostered a leading education practice
31 May 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Embracing space to thrive in the South West – the exciting opportunities our new Exeter home offers
30 May 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson relocates Exeter office to prime city location to accommodate further growth
25 May 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Record financial results for Browne Jacobson as turnover hits £105m
10 May 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson becomes first law firm to partner with Plain Numbers to improve understanding of numbers
05 May 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson wins brace of legal industry awards for social mobility programme
03 May 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Balancing elite sport with a career in corporate law
12 April 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
The Solicitor Apprentice: exploring alternative routes into careers in law
29 March 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Building a law firm fit for the future: A CFO’s to-do list
27 March 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Becoming O Shaped: Championing positive change
23 March 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson first law firm to join Ladder for Greater Birmingham campaign
15 March 2023
Published Article - Firm news
Neurodiversity in law firms: Thinking outside the box
08 March 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Placing inclusion at the heart of strategy: an interview with Caroline Green, Senior Partner
22 February 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Breaking through barriers to reach the bar
10 February 2023
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
Hints and tips to help you apply for a Solicitor Apprenticeship
10 February 2023
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
A day in the life of our Solicitor Apprentice Laura Morland
08 February 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Putting values into action: creating an ethical supply chain
07 February 2023
Opinion - Future Lawyer blog
Why consider an apprenticeship over going to university?
03 February 2023
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson health lawyer wins major accolade at Made in Manchester Awards
25 January 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
From the lab to the law: Natasha’s journey to becoming a future lawyer with Browne Jacobson
11 January 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
Driving positive change through investment: a corporate associate advising in the energy sector
07 December 2022
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
From associate to partner in an investment lifecycle - Ryan's story
06 December 2022
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson maintains top spot in Social Mobility Employer Index 2022
01 December 2022
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson appointed to first Social Mobility Commission Employer Advisory Group
28 November 2022
Press Release - Firm news
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.
23 November 2022