Our people are central to the growth and success of our business, and we’re always looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team.
What our people say
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Joe Hedges
“The team got me involved in real work for clients very quickly which made me feel like I was contributing from the outset. The team supported me really well thus far and made me feel welcome.” Joe Hedges, Solicitor
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Jackie Kitching
“Everyone has been friendly and welcoming, and the whole process has given me really good first impressions. I also really appreciated doing the induction training and compliance modules before starting in the office so that there was not so much to deal with in one go. I like the fact that there is transparency and inclusivity, and how everyone is made to feel valued.” Jackie Kitching, Senior Associate
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Daisy Long
“I found the recruitment process great. I find a lot of companies’ recruitment process can be quite gruelling, with long application processes which feel like a huge waste of time if unsuccessful, but it was simple and easy with Barcan+Kirby.” Daisy Long, Solicitor Apprentice
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Emma Roche
“I find everyone is very approachable and friendly. The ethos of the whole firm is something I am really enjoying. I found the whole recruitment process very straightforward, from setting up an interview, the interview via Zoom, job offer and subsequent arrangement of my part-time hours. I am very happy here and am looking forward to progressing my career.” Emma Roche, Senior Paralegal
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Viktoriia Parkhomenko
"The recruitment process and the induction were accessible, even to me as a foreigner. Everything was clear and my team also helped me if I had any questions. I am also grateful to the team for giving me time to get comfortable and teaching me a lot; thanks to this I feel more confident. You really helped me find the right position and now I have the opportunity to work in a professional team, improve my English and find out more about English law.” Viktoriia Parkhomenko, Legal Secretary
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Alice Owen
"From the first phone call I got from the firm, I felt very welcomed and loved the energy. The documents I was sent were easy to fill out and communication was great. For the induction, everyone was welcoming and easy to talk to." Alice Owen, Legal Secretary
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Harvey Rainey
"I chose to train with Barcan+Kirby primarily due to our exceptional reputation in the South West and because of the personal touch we have with all our clients. I value the opportunity to work closely with my clients and relish the responsibility placed upon me in my everyday work." Harvey Rainey, Trainee Solicitor
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Georgina Bryant
"I never imagined I could find a job in corporate law where working flexibly was a ‘real’ option. I found it incredibly refreshing to find Barcan+Kirby and a really satisfying role where I could balance work and family life, and I was trusted to do my job in whatever way suited me." Georgina Bryant, Partner
Our values. At the heart of everything we do
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Excellence
You have our best, every time
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People Centred
Relationships based on mutual respect where every individual matters
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Integrity
Always striving to do the right thing whilst being honest and fair
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Community
Socially responsible in the work we do for our clients, each other and our local networks
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Commercial
Ensuring our business is stable, secure and profitable for our employees and our clients
We’re a law firm, but we need people with a range of different talents for us to be successful.
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Commercial Property Lawyer – Bristol City Centre
We have an exciting opening for a professional and focused Lawyer to play an integral part in growing and developing the firm’s Commercial Property department at our Bristol city centre office.
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Family Lawyer – Gloucester Road
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate lawyer to join the Gloucester Road team. The role will cover a wide range of family matters but predominantly mid-high value financial claims.
- Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
- Employer pension contribution (if you join the scheme)
- Annual bonus if the firm meets its targets
- Flexible/agile working
- Hybrid working
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible day: employees can convert a day’s holiday to hours for more flexibility around annual leave
- Health cash plan
- Wellbeing and Mental Health First Aiders
- Christmas and Summer socials
- 24/7 GP access and second medical opinion
- 35% of staff have been here 10 years or more in 2024
- 61% of staff work flexibly
- 33% of our lawyers qualified with us
- 100% of our Partners joined the Partnership through internal mentoring
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our employees have to say about working at Barcan+Kirby.
Training contracts
We understand that choosing where to undertake your training as a Solicitor is a huge decision. That’s why it’s so important that you consider your options and think carefully about the type of firm you want to train with, alongside the areas of law that interest you the most.
We accept candidates who have completed their LPC or the SQE 1 and 2.
Further information
If you have any questions about our advertised roles, or if you’d like to join Barcan+Kirby and there is no relevant vacancy, please don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated Resourcing Officer, Helen.
We post all our vacancies here on our website and across social media, so make sure you follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and X to be first in the know about our new roles.