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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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 and 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
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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 and Kirby.” Daisy Long, Solicitor Apprentice
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Jack Gay
"The recruitment process was very smooth. I was kept well informed and knew what I needed to do at all times. Overall, the experience was seamless. I felt prepared and confident." Jack Gay, Paralegal
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Sally Stainton
"I’ve settled in really well. Lovely office and team. Most organised and well managed law firm I’ve worked for. I feel like I’ve been here much longer than I have - a good sign! I found the recruitment process really efficient and well organised; best I’ve had to be honest." Sally Stainton, Senior Associate
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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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Jeremy Fagan
"The induction was good and it was nice to be able to ease into new role over the first few days. Everyone has been really friendly and welcoming." Jeremy Fagan, Associate
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April Cullum
"Applying through the website is really simple and doesn’t take ages to do which makes applying more convenient. The process from interviewing to accepting the job was straightforward, too. The induction was nice and easy; great location to get to and everything was explained in great detail." April Cullum, Receptionist
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.
Whether you’re legally qualified, looking to train as a lawyer with us or interested in a support role with Barcan and Kirby, we want to hear from you.
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Conveyancer – New Build and Development
We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Build Conveyancer to join our expanding New Build team in Kingswood.
Our team has established connections with estate agents and property developers covering the South West region.
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Residential Conveyancer – Kingswood
We are recruiting a full-time Conveyancer (Solicitor or CILEx) to join our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood.
We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a ‘high volume’ business model.
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- 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
- 63% 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 and Kirby.
Qualify with us
We understand that choosing where to undertake your training as a lawyer 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 qualify with, alongside the areas of law that interest you the most.
Find out more about qualifying as a solicitor or lawyer with us.
Further information
If you have any questions about our advertised roles, or if you’d like to join Barcan and 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 Instagram to be first in the know about our new roles.
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Unless instructed on a vacancy, we will not accept unsolicited CVs on a speculative basis and will not accept this as an introduction.