Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans.As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment*Healthcare cover/ MedicashPension planLife Insurance 4 x salaryInterest free travel loan schemeEmployee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice serviceDiscounted gym membershipDiscounted dental schemeCycle to work schemeOffers & discountsGreat reward and recognition scheme*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.Please noteAny reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
At Kennedys, we develop careers in an innovative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.We value and support diversity as an equal opportunity employer. The environment we practice in is critical as individuals and as members of a cohesive team. We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust.We are always on the lookout for ambitious, enthusiastic lawyers. At Kennedys, we welcome people who are not only great lawyers, but who can fully embrace our values.We offer a transparent career path. Our partner and senior associate (or equivalent) promotion process and criteria are clearly communicated. We are proud that many of our partners, including our Senior Partner, began their life in law as trainees with us.We value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they appreciate our warm, friendly, human approach. You’ll be given lots of opportunity to build your own personal client relationships at Kennedys, and we encourage you to do so.
Hempsons is a full service firm with five UK offices, meeting the legal needs of our clients, whether highly specialist or general. These include healthcare, mental health, primary and continuing care-related law as well as more general areas of commercial and contract law, charity law, employment law and real estate law. As a market leader in the UK health, social care and charity sectors, we advise clients who are involved in the planning, commissioning, regulation or provision of health and social care services. We act for hundreds of healthcare organisations, including foundation trusts, other NHS trusts, developing CCGs, general practitioners and regulatory bodies as well as third sector and independent healthcare providers. Our charities and social enterprise sector clients include charities, membership bodies (as well as a significant number of Royal Colleges), community interest companies, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. We also act for many large and well known national charities. "They're excellent - they're very professional and very experienced." - Chambers, 2021 "The Hempsons team has high quality work and a depth of experience which marks it out." - Legal 500, 2020 Follow us on Twitter: @hempsonslegal @hempsonshr @hempsonsgp Hempsons is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.