At Stewarts, our people are central to our success.
At Stewarts, our people are central to our success. We are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and contributing to a collaborative, ambitious and inclusive culture.
As the UK’s largest disputes-only law firm, we offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cases alongside some of the country’s leading litigators. Whether you are a lawyer, paralegal or business services professional, you will be given responsibility, support and opportunities to develop your career.
Current vacancies
As and when we have vacancies for lawyers, paralegals and business services they are set out below.
Lawyer roles
Our lawyers work on some of the most significant and complex disputes in the market. We are interested in hearing from exceptional candidates who share our commitment to technical excellence, collaboration and client service.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
- 37.5 hour working week
- Opportunities to work alongside recognised leaders in their fields
- A collaborative and supportive culture focused on development and progression.
Paralegal roles
Our paralegal offering provides a unique opportunity to build experience in a leading litigation practice. Paralegals work closely with lawyers across the firm and play an integral role in client matters.
We recruit all our trainee solicitors from our paralegal pool, providing a pathway to qualification.
Business Services roles
Our Business Services teams are critical to the success of the firm. We regularly recruit talented professionals across functions including HR, Finance, IT, Knowledge, Marketing & Business Development, Facilities and Risk & Compliance.
Whatever your specialism, you will play an important role in supporting our lawyers and delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Inclusion and equal opportunities
At Stewarts, we believe that talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly, respected for who they are and able to achieve their full potential.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, objective and free from unlawful discrimination.
Reasonable adjustments for interviews
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.
We also encourage candidates to explore support available through the Access to Work scheme where relevant.
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For further information or to speak with someone directly, please contact our Recruitment team on careers@stewartslaw.com
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.
"Respect for the individual, responsibility and trust to grow and develop makes Stewarts an adult and human place to work."
"The positive environment, ability to be yourself and do your job with the support of others makes Stewarts a great place to work."
"There is a genuine desire to treat others with respect. I think that this is displayed throughout the firm. As a result, I get along well with everyone in the office."