Careers at Browne Jacobson

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.

Future Lawyer blog

Current vacancies

Pathways to becoming a lawyer

FAIRE (Fairer Access Into Real Experience)

When you apply for a job with us, we want your experience to be valuable, positive, and enjoyable.

Useful information

We offer a range of core, leave and absence, wellbeing and flexible and other benefits.

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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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We aim to work with, recruit and retain people who are genuinely committed to tackling society’s biggest challenges.

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Working in mental health and mental capacity law

Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Partner

"The team I head helps the NHS to save the lives of vulnerable adults and children in urgent medical treatment cases which gives me a lot of satisfaction."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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Enabling, authentic and rewarding: how Browne Jacobson’s culture fostered a leading education practice

Mark Blois, Head of Education

"I’m inspired by education professionals’ work improving the life chances of children and young people."

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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."

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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."

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