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Home Careers Applying for a job with us Applying for a job with us When you apply for a job with us, we want your experience to be valuable, positive, and enjoyable.  How do I apply?  We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining our team at Browne Jacobson! 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.  We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. When applying for a role, tick on the online application form if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.  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:  About us Diversity, equity and inclusion Sustainability Getting to interview stage 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. 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. 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 will be interviewing you, what to expect, and anything you’ll need to prepare in advance, including any testing exercises. To help you prepare for your interview, we’ve put together this candidate interview pack that outlines what you can expect during the interview process, some background about Browne Jacobson, and some helpful tips to help you succeed. Current vacancies Contact the recruitment team Candidate interview pack Introduction The interview process Reasonable adjustments What do you want to get out of the interview Attending a virtual interview Tips for the interview Using AI During the interview Other things to think about Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Browne Jacobson. We’re looking forward to meeting you and learning more about you as we progress through the recruitment process. As a leading UK & Ireland law firm, we’re committed to attracting and retaining the best and most diverse talent in the industry. To help you prepare for your interview, we’ve put together this candidate information pack that outlines what you can expect during the interview process, some background about Browne Jacobson, and some helpful tips to help you succeed. Background Founded in 1832, Browne Jacobson is a top 50 UK & Ireland law firm with offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, where our headquarters is located. We employ over 1,000 people and continue to grow year on year. In 2023/24, our turnover reached £118 million, reflecting a 100% increase in revenues since 2015, when our turnover was £58.9 million. We have a broad range of practice areas, covering both the public and private sector. Our Target Market Groups (TMGs), which allow us to focus on building long-lasting client relationships, cover health and life sciences, government, education, financial services, insurance and corporates. More information can be found here: Services Sectors Our success has been recognised by several industry awards over the years. In 2020, we were named Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards and recognised as a Top Employer for Working Families. We have also been ranked in the top tier for numerous practice areas by legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Additionally, we were ranked no.1 in the UK’s Top 75 Social Mobility Employer Index for 2021, 2022 and 2024, and no.2 in 2023. Awards and accreditations Diversity, equity and inclusion Sustainabilty Discover more About Awards and accreditations Current vacancies Diversity, equity and inclusion Flexible benefits package Reasonable adjustments Sustainability You may be interested in... 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