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More Than a Job. A Stake in Our Future.

At Berry Smith Lawyers, every member of our team contributes to our success. As an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) business, we are proud to be owned for the benefit of our employees rather than external shareholders.

That means when our firm succeeds, everyone shares in that success. It creates a culture where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, support and encourage each other and help shape the future of the business.

Whether you are just starting your legal career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find an environment built on collaboration, trust, and shared ambition.

Why Work for an Employee-Owned Law Firm?

Being employee owned means we really think differently about growth, investment, and people.

A Long-Term View

Without external shareholders demanding short-term returns, we can focus on sustainable growth, excellent client service, and investing in our people.

Shared Success

As an employee-owned business, we believe the people who help create success should benefit from it. Employee ownership strengthens engagement, accountability, and a collective commitment to excellence.

A Stronger Voice

Everyone has a role to play in shaping our future. We actively encourage ideas, innovation, and involvement from colleagues across every department and level of seniority.

Collaborative Culture

Our people work together because they share common goals. We foster a supportive environment where knowledge is shared, achievements are recognised, and individual contributions are valued.

Benefits

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
• Holiday entitlement increasing on service
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility)
• Private Health Insurance (after qualifying period).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing
• Generous finder’s fee package for new employee recruitment referrals.
• Professional membership/subscription support.
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment
• Regular social events including a Christmas party.
• Annual business briefing for the whole firm.

What You Can Expect From Us

We know that talented people thrive when they feel supported, challenged, and respected.

That’s why we are committed to providing:

• High-quality work and meaningful client relationships
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Flexible and agile working arrangements where appropriate
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the firm

A Culture Built Around People

We believe our greatest asset is our people.

Our employee ownership model reinforces values that have always been important to us:

• Trust
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Excellence

We are committed to creating a workplace where individuals can build rewarding careers while maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.

Opportunities for Lawyers

Whether you are a trainee solicitor, newly qualified lawyer, associate, legal executive, or partner-level candidate, we offer opportunities to develop your expertise and build lasting client relationships within a supportive and ambitious firm.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to high-quality matters, and be encouraged to take ownership of your development and career progression.

Opportunities for Business Support Professionals

Our success depends on much more than legal expertise.

We welcome talented professionals across business support disciplines who want to join and contribute to a legal business.

Every role contributes to the success of the firm, and every colleague plays a part in our employee-owned future.

Join Us

We’re always interested in hearing from talented and motivated individuals who share our values and want to be part of an employee-owned business.

If you are looking for a firm where your contribution is recognised, your voice matters, and your success is linked to the success of the organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us on a confidential basis.

View our current vacancies or contact our recruitment team to start a conversation about your future at Berry Smith Lawyers.

Please contact us at opportunities@berrysmith.com For prospective employees, please see Candidate Privacy Notice

Legal jobs in Cardiff and Bridgend

Berry Smith LLP is a business whose key resource is its people. We therefore invest a great deal of time and resources into personal development; actively encouraging training and supporting people’s ideas and ambition. Our lawyers play a vital role in shaping the firm’s future and are rewarded with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our success means we are continually growing, so we are always looking out for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team. We regularly have vacancies in a wide variety of positions, as well as opportunities for graduates seeking a training contract or looking to qualify down the  SQE route.

We are always interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join the firm, either in response to one of our vacancies or more speculatively for the future.

Please contact us at opportunities@berrysmith.com
For prospective employees, please see Candidate Privacy Notice