When you apply for a job with us, we want your experience to be valuable, positive, and enjoyable.
You can view all our current vacancies here. If you see a role you’d like to apply for, please read the job description thoroughly because we aim to include all the key information about a role there. Then please complete the online application form. You’ll need to submit your CV too.
We review applications and CVs against the criteria outlined in the job description, so please include details of how you’ve shown the qualities described. Pay particular attention to the ‘what technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role?’ and ‘who would be a good fit for this role?’ sections of the job description.
Some of our adverts will have closing dates listed, so keep these in mind when you’re considering making an application. If there’s no closing date listed, this means we’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If this is the case, it’s best to submit your application sooner rather than later.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our recruitment team.
Please note, we don’t accept speculative applications.
Before you apply for a job with us, you may find it useful to read the following information:
We’re all different, but we can all find applying for a role stressful and challenging. This might be even more so if you have a disability or long-term health condition. If you need any adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss how we can support you. Examples of reasonable adjustments include but are not limited to:
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an interview. Our recruitment team will contact you by phone or email to arrange a date and time.
Interviews will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
If your interview is virtual, our recruitment team will send you an email with a diary invitation and Microsoft Teams link. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Microsoft Teams account, you can still join a meeting - here’s some more information on how to get set up. If you’d like a pre-interview test run to check everything’s working, our recruitment team will be happy to support you with this. View our top tips on preparing for a virtual interview here.
If your interview is in person, our recruitment team will send you an email confirming the date and time of your interview, and the address of the office you’ll be attending, including a link to a map and directions.
We’ll also let you know who’ll interview you, what to expect, and anything you’ll need to prepare in advance, including any testing exercises. Our recruitment team will be on hand to answer any questions.
In most of our interviews we’ll be looking for specific examples of your skills and experience in relation to the requirements of the role – these are set out in the job description. Do come prepared to share with us examples of what you have done or experienced in your working or personal life which demonstrate those requirements.
We want to understand how you overcome setbacks and learn from mistakes, what your motivations for joining us are, what your career aspirations are and how we can help you to achieve your ambitions.
Sometimes, before making a final decision, we may invite you to a second interview. This could be a formal panel interview or an informal coffee with another team member. The second interview allows us to further explore your skillset and what you could bring to the role as well as getting to know you better. It’s also a great opportunity for you to get to know us better and ask any questions you might have after your first interview.
For some roles, we may ask you to complete an exercise in advance of the interview. This could include:
UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has won the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 23rd Franco-British Business Awards 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Browne Jacobson’s corporate finance lawyers are celebrating after two of its deals won major awards at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
A lawyer and a HR business partner from law firm Browne Jacobson have been announced as winners of the WeAreTheCity’s Rising Stars Awards 2022.
National law firm Browne Jacobson has launched an electric vehicle (EV) scheme as part of its employee benefits package. The benefit will be available to all of the firm’s employees across its five offices, including Birmingham, Exeter, London, Manchester, and Nottingham.
Browne Jacobson’s trainee lawyers are gearing up for the first of three outdoor fundraising challenges that will begin this weekend (Saturday 14 May), with the aim of driving positive change to the environment and raising funds for the firm’s charity partners.
National law firm Browne Jacobson has announced it has promoted 31 lawyers across the business, including six new partners, two legal directors and 23 Senior Associates, a record number for the firm.
Browne Jacobson is celebrating after two of its Nottingham based lawyers won top accolades at the recent Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards.
Browne Jacobson is continuing with its efforts to address fairer access and diversity within the legal profession, with the appointment of six work experience students who are currently part of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS)
This article is intended to start a discussion on the International Men’s Day UK themes.
Having initially experienced a glimpse of the firm’s inclusivity during a University mentoring BAME scheme, I am pleased to have experienced that Browne Jacobson’s friendly and inclusive culture is the firm’s “beating heart”.
Like most law students, trainees and new starters, it was all virtual for us on the 2021 Browne Jacobson vacation scheme. 2020’s scheme had been cancelled so we were the first virtual cohort, mostly attending from our homes.
From the outset, I was drawn to Browne Jacobson for the variety and quality of work undertaken, the inherently friendly culture and the responsibility handed to trainees at an early stage in their contract.
I’m a vacation schemer at Browne Jacobson – how exciting is it to write that? I’ve been having a fascinating and exciting time seeing everything I’ve learnt in my LLB course put into practice- and quite a lot more besides!
My experience has been hugely positive. Every person I have spoken to, whether a partner, associate, or trainee, has been incredibly welcoming and supportive.
Our 2021 virtual Vacation Scheme is fully underway. Here, our first student Lavania Xavier Rajan gives her impressions of working at Browne Jacobson.
Embracing self-care is our focus for Mental Health Awareness Week this year. As we return to what we have longingly referred to as “normal”, we encourage you to prioritise self-care, connect with nature and talk with someone about any theme related mental health.
