Careers

You’ll earn while you learn, contribute to real client work and grow alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development from day one. Many of our apprentices stay with us as they progress through qualification and beyond.

At Ellisons we are committed to supporting future generations of legal professionals. Our vacation scheme programmes are aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming future Apprentice Solicitors.

As an associate at Ellisons you’ll be trusted to do meaningful work with clients who value continuity and care. You’ll have space to shape your role, build expertise and develop in the direction that’s right for you.

• High value client matters

• Scope to specialise or diversify

• Flexibility built on trust

• Recognition for your contribution

As you step into leadership we’ll help you do it with confidence. We identify talent early, support business development and give senior associates a genuine voice in how the firm grows. You’ll lead client work, mentor others and help shape what comes next.

• Clear pathways to partnership

• Business development mentoring

• Input into firm strategy

• Support as you grow your presence and practice

We understand that joining a new firm as a partner is a big decision. At Ellisons you’ll find clarity openness and a commitment to collaborative long-term success. You’ll be welcomed as a leader, given space to build and supported to transition your clients with care.

• Seamless onboarding and lateral integration

• Trusted brand and strong referral networks

• Strategic freedom to grow your practice

• Support for client handover and internal visibility

At Ellisons our business services professionals are core to how we operate and grow. From BD to HR and IT to Compliance, you’ll have real influence and room to innovate. We respect your expertise and back you to make an impact.

• Strategic involvement from day one

• Opportunities to innovate and grow

• Hybrid working built into how we work

• Development opportunities at every level

What stood out to me was how integrated business services are in the firm. We’re not just support staff, we’re part of the team shaping strategy and driving change.

Matthew Rowe, Head of Marketing

Whether you’re returning from a break adjusting your hours or shifting your focus, we’ll work with you to make it sustainable. From phased returns to part time roles, we back talented people at every life stage.

• Part time and hybrid roles

• No judgment no assumptions

• Support for returners and career changers

We don’t do one-size-fits-all development. Whether you’re looking to step up, deepen your expertise or shift direction we’ll support your growth with structure feedback and real conversations.

• Personalised development pathways

• CPD and leadership learning

• Mentoring and coaching that adapts to your goals

• Lateral and upward progression options

At Ellisons we’re working every day to create a culture of respect belonging and representation. That means listening, learning and standing alongside our people to challenge inequality and celebrate difference.

• Inclusive recruitment and clear progression

• Active staff networks and regular conversations

• Commitment to ongoing learning and action

• Leadership accountability