Stewarts aims to recruit and retain the best people at all levels of the firm.
Why join Stewarts?
Stewarts is the UK’s leading disputes-only law firm known for handling complex and high-profile matters and achieving outstanding results for clients.
Our success is built on our people. We provide challenging and rewarding work, investment in professional development and a collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to contribute, grow and succeed. We are ambitious, inclusive and committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and supported.
Whether you join us as a lawyer, paralegal, trainee solicitor or business services professional, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career alongside exceptional colleagues in a firm that values excellence, teamwork and integrity.
Join a firm where exceptional work and an exceptional culture go hand in hand.
You can read more about what it is like to work for Stewarts here.
Career development and progression
We are committed to helping our people build successful and rewarding careers at Stewarts. From day one, you will have access to high-quality work, experienced colleagues, regular feedback, and development opportunities designed to help you grow professionally and achieve your potential.
Many of our lawyers and business services professionals have progressed through the firm, taking on increasing responsibility and leadership roles as their careers develop.
One of our partners, Peter Neenan, joined the firm in 2006 as a paralegal and became a partner within nine years. You can read about Peter’s rise from paralegal to partner here.
One of our partners, Carly Kinch, joined the firm as a paralegal, qualified in 2009 and became a partner in 2018. Carly is also the firm’s Training Principal.
Our Chief Strategy Officer, Leena Nangia, joined Stewarts in 2012 as an IT Project Analyst and progressed through several senior roles, including IT Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Head of Business Change and Director of Business Change, before becoming Chief Strategy Officer in 2023.
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"Stewarts has an excellent culture which I believe sets it apart from other high-end firms"
"The friendly, inclusive culture is very apparent when first joining the firm"
"The core values mean something and people do believe in them. It is an innovative firm and I feel proud to work here"
Inside Disputes – Virtual Insight Day
Interested in a career in law but not sure where to start? Join Stewarts’ virtual insight day and gain a behind-the-scenes look at life in disputes. Hear directly from our lawyers, trainees and Early Careers team about the work they do, the different routes into the profession and what makes a strong application.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate or aspiring legal professional interested in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, this is an opportunity to ask questions, gain practical insight and learn more about building a career at Stewarts.
Ready to explore a career in disputes? Register your interest today and join us on 9 December to hear from the people building their careers at Stewarts.
Stewarts career stories
We encourage our people to strive for excellence in everything they do and deliver the highest possible standard of work at all times.
Our culture promotes a good work/life balance and supports the career progression of our staff.
A day in the life of a pro bono paralegal
Have you wondered what an average day looks like for a paralegal in our pro bono team, who assist seriously injured patients and their families at a time when independent legal support is most needed but often hard to find?
