We’re ambitious, we’re forward-thinking, we’re collaborative and we’re growing.
We’re a fresh-thinking firm that’s blazing a trail with industry-leading insight, with our legal teams and business professionals bringing specialist expertise that helps us make an impact. The collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It’s what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it’s why our people love working here.
Our commercial edge is matched by genuine care – for our people, for our clients and for the wider communities around us. Being a responsible business and making a positive impact is what we’re all about, so whether you join us in Bristol or Edinburgh, we make sure quality work and quality of life go hand in hand.
Our brilliant reward packages, comprehensive training and development, and a strong focus on health and wellbeing, all help you to be the best you can be while you build the career you want. And we pride ourselves on a culture that welcomes everyone and celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds – we know it’s what makes us stronger.
Brilliance belongs here. Join us and find out more.
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Benefits and rewards
Benefits and rewardsThe Burges Salmon Experience
Grow with us
Ambition
Growth is built on an open mindset and the drive to keep moving forward. It’s an ambition for greater challenges with greater outcomes.
That’s why we empower our people at every stage to grow their skills, deepen their expertise, resilience and deliver world-class work they’re truly proud of.
When we grow as individuals, we can grow an even greater business.
Create lasting impact
Quality
We create real, lasting impact for our clients, our communities and the wider world.
We set high standards and are trusted to tackle complexity with confidence, leading in the sectors that shape tomorrow.
That takes people who are brave, eager for challenge and ready to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Make every voice heard
People
We listen with intent, act with respect, and speak with honesty. We say what we’ll do and do what we say.
When we work with empathy and stay agile, we break down barriers and deliver real results for our clients.
When we show up for each other, we create the trust and openness that challenges our thinking and sparks bold ideas.
We believe our best work happens when every voice is heard.
Own it, together
Collaboration
Solving challenges takes shared insight, curiosity, and collective effort.
We don’t just work alongside each other, we inspire each other.
Every action matters. So, we take ownership, and hold each other accountable – for our clients, our communities and th wider world.
Positive lasting impact comes when we act as one.
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Wherever you choose to build your future
From our headquarters in Bristol to our offices in Edinburgh and London, Burges Salmon offers opportunities to develop your career in locations that combine outstanding professional opportunities with an exceptional quality of life. Whichever office you join, you’ll find a collaborative culture, high-quality work and a community that will support your ambitions, helping you build a career that’s both rewarding and sustainable.
Bristol
Build your career in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.
Home to our headquarters at One Glass Wharf, Bristol offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Set in the heart of a thriving legal and professional services market, the city is known for its innovative business community, independent spirit and exceptional quality of life.
Whether you’re relocating from elsewhere in the UK or returning to the South West, Bristol provides the opportunity to work on market-leading, complex and impactful matters while enjoying everything the city has to offer. From its waterfront setting and award-winning food scene to easy access to the countryside, coast and major transport links, it’s a place where ambitious professionals can build rewarding careers without compromising on lifestyle.
At Burges Salmon, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive culture where you’ll work alongside talented colleagues, develop your expertise and make a genuine impact, all from a city consistently recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live and work.
Edinburgh
A leading legal career in Scotland’s capital.
Our Edinburgh office combines the strength and opportunities of a major UK law firm with the unique character and culture of one of Europe’s most celebrated cities.
Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital at Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, our team advises leading organisations and individuals across Scotland, the UK and internationally. For those considering a move to Scotland, Edinburgh offers an outstanding quality of life. Renowned for its rich history, world-famous festivals, beautiful architecture and access to some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside, it’s a city that balances professional opportunity with personal wellbeing.
Joining Burges Salmon in Edinburgh means becoming part of a close-knit office with strong local connections while benefiting from the scale, resources and sector expertise of a leading UK firm. You’ll have the opportunity to do high-quality work, collaborate across offices and develop a long-term career in an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
London
Big-city opportunity, Burges Salmon culture.
Our London office places you at the centre of one of the world’s leading financial and commercial hubs. Located at 6 New Street Square, in the heart of the City, the office offers the opportunity to work closely with market-shaping businesses and some of the most exciting sectors in the economy.
Enjoy the scale, connectivity and opportunity of London while being part of a firm that values collaboration, wellbeing and long-term career development. Our London office provides direct access to leading clients and exciting work, all within a culture that encourages people to grow, contribute and succeed together.
Thinking of relocating?
We’re always interested in hearing from people who are thinking about relocating. If you’d like to discuss what a move might look like, please use the form below to get in touch.