Why join us?

At Barcan and Kirby, we take career development and employee wellbeing seriously. We aim to nurture and develop our staff, enabling you to grow your career as you choose.

Our culture and employee experience

Barcan and Kirby is consistently recognised as a progressive employer and a friendly and collaborative place to work. We’ve even won awards!

Read more about the awards we’ve won, been nominated for and shortlisted for here.

Our values: Excellence, People Centred, Integrity, Community, and Commercial, are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about our local communities and looking after each other, whether you’re a colleague, client or connection.

Career development and progression

Our people are our most important asset; they are central to the growth and success of our business.

At Barcan and Kirby, we embrace all routes to qualification as a lawyer and will support your training needs regardless of the path you choose. We’re proud of the fact that many of our senior lawyers began their careers with us, and we have even welcomed back colleagues with open arms.

Our lawyers couldn’t do their jobs without our business support staff; our colleagues in support roles are vital to the successful running of our business, whether a Legal Secretary, Financial Controller, Receptionist or a Marketing team member.

Our benefits package

We offer all staff a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, which is constantly under review.

What’s in it for you?

  • Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
  • Employer pension contribution of 4.5% (if you join the scheme)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme (100% of Barcan and Kirby’s National Insurance savings are redirected into the employee’s pension pot)
  • Annual bonus if the firm meets its targets
  • Discretionary bonus for exceptional performance
  • 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
  • Extra holiday allowance after three years’ service or certain promotions, up to a maximum of 33 days
  • Death in service benefit of four times salary (for pension scheme members)
  • Discounted legal services
  • Financial support for courses/qualifications
  • Employee Assistance Programmes: WeCare and Spectrum Life
  • Bupa health care plan for you and your children, which includes virtual GP support and cashback on routine medical treatment
  • Apprenticeship programmes
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Season ticket loans
  • Long-service awards
  • Peer-nominated Values Awards

Programmes and workshops

We provide structured training and development opportunities through our programmes and workshops, including our:

  • Associates Academy
  • Training Academy
  • Development workshops for newly qualified lawyers
  • Staff Development Programme
  • Mentoring Programme
  • Bespoke Management Training Programme

An inclusive place to work

We’re committed to making Barcan and Kirby a positive, stimulating and inclusive place to work. You’ll be actively encouraged to participate in marketing and business development activities, and we provide structured training and development opportunities, such as our Training Academy for junior lawyers and our Associates Academy for senior fee earners.

Work-life balance

Achieving a work-life balance is also important, so you’ll have the chance to get involved in activities outside of your day job, such as fundraising for our designated charity or joining one of our committees.

Our committees

Everyone is encouraged to join one of our committees, which play an important role at Barcan and Kirby. Our committees include:

  • Charity and Social Committee
  • Wellbeing and Mental Health Committee
  • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee
  • Values Committee
  • Work Experience Committee
  • PDR Committee
  • Paperlight Committee
  • AI and Technology Committee

We have implemented several ideas and initiatives from these committees, including the introduction of qualified Mental Health First Aiders in all offices, many fundraising and social events, and EDI and B initiatives such as our ‘Belonging at Barcan and Kirby’ project and membership of the Muslim Employment Charter.

Further information

For opportunities with Barcan and Kirby, take a look at our current vacancies page. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to our Recruitment team, call us on 0117 325 2929 or complete our online enquiry form.