Working at Burges Salmon

We work hard to make sure Burges Salmon is a great place to work.

Burges Salmon. We’re more than a law firm. We’re a place where you can be more of everything. We lead the way in our markets, we think differently, so you’ll be more challenged. We work together, with integrity, and share perspectives so you’ll feel more supported. We are fresh, we are fearless, we are growing. Make the leap, make a splash.

Ours is a professional yet progressive environment, where quality work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Based in Bristol and Edinburgh - two of the top places to live and work in the UK - our offices are vibrant, inspiring places to be. And our hybrid working model offers flexible working options too. So make the jump with both feet.

Our 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. But don’t just take it from us – we’ve got the awards to prove it. Not only were we voted Law Firm of the Year 2020, we’ve also received an Investors in People Platinum Award and are proud to have been voted by our people as a RollOnFriday Firm of the Year.

Responsible business and making a positive impact is what we’re all about. So everyone who works here is encouraged to go out and do good in our communities wherever possible. Discover what we’ve been getting up to and how you too can get involved in community engagement.

Our people, who come from all kinds of backgrounds, are our greatest asset. And we’re committed to nurturing, inspiring and encouraging them every step of the way. Not only are we a Disability Confident employer and supporter of CIPD’s Flex From 1^st Campaign, we’re proud to be one of the Top 75 UK employers for social mobility – and were one of Stonewall’s Top 25 law firms in 2020 too. With a range of employee-led networks that promote diversity and inclusion across the firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that welcomes everyone and celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds. After all, we know it’s what makes us stronger.

Ready to #BeMoreSalmon? Dive in and you’ll go further than you ever thought possible.

Our values

Ambition We strive to be the best in everything that we do. Many of our lawyers are recognised as experts in their field. We want to continue to recruit the very best people who will contribute to our success in the future.

Collaboration We work wherever our clients need us to be, both within the UK and internationally. Our collaborative culture underpins the quality of our work and our commitment to delivering exceptional client service. We recruit people who make work enjoyable; for themselves and those around them.

Commitment We expect hard work from our people, but in return we continually invest in them. Our people are provided with development opportunities at every stage of their career. We recruit to retain – 36% of our partners trained here.

Fairness We have an open culture and are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. We value diversity and encourage applications from the widest pool of candidates.

Quality We pride ourselves on the excellent level of service we provide to our clients. We do high quality work for high quality clients. Our client list includes names such as John Lewis Partnership, FirstGroup and The Discovery Channel and many of our departments and people have won awards and recognition as best in class.

Respect We are not hierarchical here. We value and respect everyone's contribution.