Build your career with Robertsons.

We're an independent firm where people build long careers. Many of our senior team started with us as trainees. If you're looking for a firm that invests in your development, values your wellbeing, and gives you real responsibility early — we'd like to hear from you.

Why Robertsons

What's it like to work here?

We're a people-first firm. That's not a slogan — it's how we make decisions, treat each other, and support our clients.

Real career progression

A clear pathway from trainee through to director, with increasing responsibility, benefits and recognition at every stage. We promote from within wherever we can.

Investment in your development

We fund professional qualifications, provide study days for exams (SQE, CILEx, CLC), and pay for your Professional Skills Course if you're a trainee.

Genuine work-life balance

Flexible working and a generous holiday package that increases with seniority, plus the option to buy additional days.

Your wellbeing matters

Health insurance for every member of staff, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, annual eye care, and flu vaccinations.

Enhanced family leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay that goes well beyond the statutory minimum — because starting or growing a family shouldn't mean financial worry.

Part of something bigger

A paid volunteer day every year, community partnerships, and a culture where people genuinely look out for each other.

Join us

Current vacancies

We don't have any advertised vacancies at the moment, but we're always interested in hearing from talented people.

If you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, submit your CV using the form below and we'll keep your details on file.

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Tom sidford

“I started as a trainee and I’m now a Director. The support and opportunities I’ve had here are why I’ve stayed.”

Tom, Director
What we offer

Benefits that grow with your career.

Our benefits package is structured so that as you progress, your package progresses with you. From day one, every member of staff receives:

  • Generous holiday package that grows with seniority, plus the option to buy additional days
  • Health insurance, life assurance, and annual eye care
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Study days, exam support and funded professional qualifications
  • Bonus schemes and promotion bonuses
  • Discounted legal services
  • A paid volunteer day every year, plus involvement in charity and community work throughout the year
Career progression

Where could your career take you?

Whether you join us as an assistant or a qualified solicitor, there is a clear pathway for progression. At each stage your responsibilities, benefits and recognition increase.

01

Secretary / Legal Assistant

Supporting our legal teams with case management, client contact and administration. This is where many legal careers begin — and we actively support people who want to develop and progress from here.

02

Executive / Trainee Solicitor

Building your expertise with increasing client responsibility. Trainees receive funded professional qualifications and dedicated supervision.

03

Solicitor / CILEx / Licensed Conveyancer

Managing your own caseload with the support of the wider team. Your benefits package steps up at this stage.

04

Associate / Manager

Leading cases, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the direction of your department.

05

Associate Director

Senior leadership within your practice area. Enhanced benefits including annual health assessment and increased holiday allowance.

06

Director

Shaping the future of the firm. Full leadership responsibility with the most comprehensive benefits package.

Speculative application

Don't see the right role? Get in touch anyway.

We're always interested in hearing from people who share our values. Complete the form and upload your CV — we'll keep your details on file and get in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.