We seek high calibre individuals looking to build their legal career at Bishop & Sewell, with the drive and ambition to propel our business forward. As we expand, there is an opportunity to shape the future of the firm.
We operate an open and honest culture where career progression is based on merit.
All of our current legal, professional management and training contract vacancies are listed below.
Sunday Times Best Places to Work!
We are delighted to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work survey has been developed by behavioural scientists, data analysts, psychologists, business leaders, academics and other independent parties to most accurately monitor employee engagement and wellbeing in the workplace – and Bishop & Sewell performs consistently well across a number of framework steps. You can read more here.
Flexi-working | Professional Development
Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home where the role allows up to 50% of the time, where agreed with the line manager.
Our colleagues have the opportunity to undertake internal and external courses and qualifications that are relevant to their roles, paid for by us.
Pensions | Life Assurance | Wellbeing
We offer a pension through Royal London where we match contributions from 5% to 8%.
In the event of death in service, we will pay out three times a salary.
We offer private medical insurance which is currently provided by BUPA alongside a cash plan with Medicash, pay for an annual eye test and also for annual flu jabs for everyone who would like one.
We have recently launched Thrive a mental health app as part of our holistic approach to wellbeing. Other benefits include:
Maternity Leave
We offer enhanced maternity pay after the first 6 weeks of SMP of 6 weeks’ pay at 90% and 12 weeks’ pay at 50% for those who meet the eligible criteria.
Assisted conception support is offered with paid time off (up to 3 days per cycle) under our Fertility Policy for those undergoing treatment.
Paternity Pay
We offer four weeks of enhanced paternity leave at full pay for those who meet the eligible criteria.
This can be taken in blocks of at least one week and at any time in the first year after the date of childbirth or placement.
Holiday | Long Service
We offer 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) with extra days awarded after three, five and ten years of service. We also offer the opportunity to purchase up to 1 week’s additional holiday per year.
Colleagues who achieve 20 years’ service with us are recognised with a £1,000 voucher.
Travel | Social | Referral Scheme
We have a Bike to Work scheme that also offers savings on the purchase of a new bike and the opportunity to pay in instalments We also provide on-site bike racks, shower facilities and lockers to use.
We offer interest free season ticket loans for those needing to use public transportation.
We’re a very social firm with social events arranged on a regular basis. There is a firm-wide social every month, where everyone is invited for drinks, and a firm-wide annual party takes place every September at lovely, local venues.
We offer discounted conveyancing, a staff introduction bonus scheme and a payment of 10% of fees on work that is introduced to us.
We always welcome the chance to discuss opportunities with senior industry figures looking to wind-down or move on from their practice, whether this is as part of a transition from partnership, or as part of a re-setting of working arrangements. In particular, we look to hear from those with offerings in offerings in corporate, landlord and tenant, litigation or commercial real estate. We are always interested in talking to individuals or teams who can help us grow or diversify our practice areas in line with our Vision. Contact us in confidence to discuss: opportunities@bishopandsewell.co.uk.
Vacancy – PSL – Landlord & Tenant Team
The Landlord & Tenant team at Bishop & Sewell are looking to recruit a professional support lawyer to assist them in the growth and development of this industry leading team.
The successful candidate is likely to be at least seven to 10 years plus PQE will have a particular focus and expertise in land registry applications and interactions including requisitions, stamp duty land tax, property taxes generally and developmental support in terms of departmental process. Knowledge and experience of leasehold enfranchisement would be a distinct advantage but may not be a prerequisite if considered alongside other relevant technical excellence and expertise.
The role will also involve supporting in the preparation of the legal 500 and Chambers & Partners submissions for the department along with coordinating team learning and departmental relations.
The role is like to be part-time or consultancy basis and may also involve some fee earning work as may suit the successful candidate. The exact terms and hours to be discussed but we envisage a commitment of 1-2 days per week.
Apply to Louise Moyles, Head of HR with a CV and covering letter – lmoyles@bishopandsewell.co.uk
No agencies please.
We do not have any vacancies at present. Please visit soon for any updates.
We do not have any vacancies at present. Please visit soon for any updates.
The firm does not accept any unsolicited applications. All CVs must be directed to the HR Department (lmoyles@bishopandsewell.co.uk). We deal with a limited number of agencies who are on our preferred supplier’s list. If you send a CV via any other way and are not on our preferred supplier’s list, the firm will not accept the CV you have referred to us.
Due to the large volume of applications that we receive we will only be able to acknowledge those applications where we wish to proceed to interview.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are glad to receive applications from anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation or disability. View our current 2021 Diversity Data Report here.
