Whether you're exploring your first steps into the legal world or are ready to launch your career, Shoosmiths is a firm where ambition meets opportunity. Our lawyers are leading experts across transactional & advisory, real estate and disputes, risk & compliance, supporting clients with multi-disciplinary solutions for the complexities of an ever-changing world.

Client excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just looking for academic excellence, we’re looking for people with curiosity, drive, and a desire to make a difference for our amazing clients.

You’ll be seen, heard and supported to thrive. And we don’t just say we invest in talent, we prove it through award-winning training programmes, mentorship from day one, opportunities to work on real client matters, and a culture that values individuality and fresh thinking.

Our culture is open, ambitious, and built around people. We’re bold beyond expectations, challenging the conventions of legal careers by offering real responsibility, real support and real stories of growth from day one.

We don’t just talk about values, we live them. At Shoosmiths, social impact isn’t a side note: it’s built into how we work, who we hire, and what we stand for. From our social mobility pledge to our pro bono initiatives, we’re creating a legal career path that’s more inclusive, more human, and more future-facing.

We’re proud to support diverse talent through apprenticeships, outreach programmes, and mentoring schemes that open doors for individuals traditionally underrepresented in the profession.

And we back it all up with evidence. You’ll find impact reports, real stories, and stats that show change, not just intention. Because at Shoosmiths, we believe the best way to build trust is to show what’s already working, and invite you to be part of what’s next.