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Finding the right home for your skills and ambition

Ours is a firm that’s looking to grow. And we are looking for ambitious and inspiring people to help us achieve that goal.

We encourage entrepreneurialism. We are one firm working together, but we are also a whole range of diverse people. We provide partners with the freedom, alongside the infrastructure, the investment and resources, to build their practice in their own way based on their skills, clients and experience.

So we are actively seeking partners and their teams who are looking for something new.  You may wish to build a new practice area, or to join likeminded colleagues.

You may wish you were more supported in a firm that is bigger. Or more valued in a firm that is smaller.

You may have a clear vision, but are not given the tools to deliver it. Or wish your clients were more valued by your firm.

You may currently feel someone is permanently looking over your shoulder. Or simply that you are being overlooked.

Contact us directly to start a conversation.

Joining Ward Hadaway as a partner

What we're looking for

We are a full service law firm with a whole host of specialists operating across a wide range of sectors. So there is no ‘type’.

Our people do have a few things in common.  We embrace inclusivity and understand that people are different, in ways which are visible and ways in which aren’t. We believe diversity drives an innovative culture and enriches our working and client experience. What unites us is a sense of ambition and a drive for excellence in the work we do. We are also honest, fair and straight-talking. And above all else, friendly.

So if you are too, share our passion for exceptional client service, and wish to work alongside us to to build a profitable and responsible business, get in touch to start a conversation.

What you'll find

Learning and development

We know that keeping our people on top of their game is a fundamental and essential part of a successful professional services firm. So we support their learning and development by running training and developmental sessions firm-wide. This happens departmentally, at unit or teams level and individually. We also actively encourage our people to identify and attend the conferences and training required for their particular skills and sector specialisms.

As well as developing technical skills, we also take a more rounded approach to the development of our legal professionals. We provide development and training on ‘softer skills’ and equip everyone with the tools and processes to strengthen relationships, both internally and externally.

These are delivered via individual coaching, group sessions, online resources, webinars and seminars.

Your needs will be discussed with you during recruitment, and then regularly with your supervisor or mentor.

Package and benefits

We offer a competitive package.

This comes with a range of benefits, which includes:

  • Life Assurance
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Car parking
Health and wellbeing

We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why we offer a range of initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym memberships, health analysis, team building and social allowances, to name but a few.

We are also part of the Mindful Business Charter and are developing principles to encourage positive working practices. This helps to reduce unnecessary stress and creates a healthy, agile business atmosphere for our people and clients.

We are at our best when you are at your best, so the wellbeing of our people is a central and fast-evolving agenda for the firm.

A view from a Partner