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Could we be the one for you?
With our progressive culture and supportive teams, Smith Partnership could be exactly the right place for you. As a Legal 500 Leading Firm, Lexcel accredited practice and a proud recipient of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 award, we have the recognition to prove it. We’re a leading full-service law firm dealing with a wide range of diverse, complex and interesting cases.
We pride ourselves on our straightforward, jargon-free approach when dealing with clients and their cases, and this ethos also defines our workplace culture, one that’s welcoming, friendly and committed to excellence.
Why should you work with us?
Our team of over 200 are spread across the East Midlands and Staffordshire, at branches in Leicester, Swadlincote, Burton and Stoke, with the largest staffing based at our head office in Derby city centre.
We’re deeply committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud signatories of the Menopause Workplace Pledge and hold the Disability Confident Committed status, reflecting our dedication to supporting all members of our team at every stage of their career and life.
We have long been recognised for our commitment to developing and supporting our staff. From the initial induction into the business, every member of staff embarks on a personal development journey, with the aim of helping them reach their full potential.
OUR BENEFITS
Don't take our word for it
With plenty of opportunity for growth, Smith Partnership is an exciting and dynamic place to work.
There is a sound and open risk management culture in the firm, typically described as ‘there’s no finger pointing here’, and people are confident in raising any problems with the managing partner, and their line manager and colleagues generally.
- [Extract taken from Smith Partnership’s 2022 Lexcel audit]
Smith Partnership is a great company to work for. I feel every member of staff, whatever their position within the firm, is approachable and welcoming. I have been with the firm less than 6 months and already feel like a valued member of my team and the company as a whole. My role has given me some great opportunities so far and I feel that will continue. Added to that, we are lucky enough to work in a clean, modern office right in the heart of the city centre.
- Employee, Smith Partnership
I have always found Smith Partnership a diverse and inclusive place to work for all ages, I am 21 years old and have been given the opportunity to complete a 3 year management apprenticeship, to study through the firm accompanying my current job. My team are very supportive and push me to excel and grow.
- Employee, Smith Partnership
Work Experience
While we appreciate that workplace experience is the best way to kick-start your career, regrettably due to data protection and client confidentially, something we take very seriously, we are unable to offer any form of work experience, vacation schemes, seasonal or voluntary placements at any of our offices.
