Stewarts aims to recruit and retain the best staff at all levels of the firm. We frequently have opportunities for lawyers and support staff.
As and when we have vacancies for lawyers, paralegals and business services they are set out below.
To apply for a vacancy below, please email our HR team at careers@stewartslaw.com with a covering letter and full CV.
Please note, we are happy to receive speculative applications. If you are interested in any of Stewarts’ departments that are not listed below, please submit an application and our HR team will be in touch should they identify a suitable position for you.
Lawyer roles
Excellent salary, full benefits package, 37.5 working hours per week which may be worked flexibly between the hours of 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Candidates should be qualified in England & Wales and have strong academics.
Personal Injury Senior Associate – London
We are looking for a Senior Associate (8 PQE+) to join our Personal Injury department. The ideal candidate will have a claimant background in serious/catastrophic personal injury, in particular brain and spinal cord injury. In addition, they will have demonstrable experience of active business development and client relationship management.
Paralegal roles
Excellent salary, full benefits package, permanent, full-time, 37.5 working hours per week which may be worked flexibly between the hours of 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Must have the LPC, SQE 1 or bar course equivalent and have received final result. Previous experience preferred.
We recruit our trainee solicitors from our internal pool of paralegals each year. Please visit our Trainee Solicitors and Paralegal page for further information.
- Paralegal to join our Divorce & Family team in London
- Paralegal to join our International Arbitration team in London
- Paralegal to join our Personal Injury team in Leeds
Business Services roles
Excellent salary, full benefits package, 35 working hours per week, hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Compliance Assistant – London
We are looking for a Compliance Assistant to join our team in London. The role holder will provide support to the Compliance team in monitoring compliance by fee earners with internal risk management processes and will also respond to queries from partners and staff on compliance processes. Candidates must have a genuine commitment to a career in legal compliance and previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
Case and Conflicts Assistant – London
We are looking for a Case and Conflicts Assistant to join our team in London. The role holder will undertake conflict checks, arrange for new matters to be reviewed and opened across relevant systems and ensure post-inception requirements are completed, including Client Due Diligence. Candidates must have a genuine commitment to a career in legal compliance and previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
Project Coordinator – London
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to support the firm’s Project Managers/Chief Strategy Officer in the delivery of strategic programmes and projects. The Project Coordinator will maintain a view of all aspects of a project, ensuring that project documentation is up to date, that projects stay on track, assist project team members in task completion, prioritisation and issue management. In addition, the Project Coordinator will work with Project Managers to track all costs for projects.
Learning and Development Executive – London
We are looking for a Learning and Development Executive to join our team in London. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to start in November 2023. The role supports the Head of Learning and Development in developing, implementing and managing the firm’s Learning and Development Strategy. It involves leading on a number of important Learning and Development projects, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure their timely success, and overseeing the coordination of all internal training. Candidates should have excellent project management and IT skills, as well as good communication skills and a passion for delivering training.
Executive Assistant – London
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Tax Litigation team in London. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to start in mid-October 2023. The role will support the Head of Department and is the “go to” person for the partners and rest of the team. It involves extensive diary management and coordinating and organising departmental processes and events. Candidates should have strong organisational and administrative skills, as well as excellent attention to detail and IT skills.
Business Development Manager – Commercial Disputes – London
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Commercial Disputes team in London. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to start in mid-December 2023. The role will support the Commercial Disputes department with developing and implementing their business development strategy. This role is focused on creating opportunities and delivering business development activity to drive the firm’s growth strategy. Working closely with practice heads, key partners and the Head of Business Development, the role will provide support on various BD initiatives including the management of BD pipelines and budgets, and cross-selling across existing relationships.
In return we offer excellent benefits and a friendly and supportive environment.
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.
"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"