Our aim is to provide effective business solutions for our clients, and we recognize that recruiting the best people and developing them to their fullest potential is critical to our success. We have high standards, and seek to recruit people who can quickly become part of our own and our clients’ teams, and deliver outstanding results.

We look for candidates who are highly individual and are capable of making a unique contribution to the quality and forward thinking approach offered by Watson Burton LLP. We recruit to retain; we enjoy an unusually low level of staff turnover and this explains why a number of our partners began their careers with Watson Burton. We are committed to developing our staff in order that they can enjoy long and rewarding careers with us.

We recognize that academic excellence alone is not sufficient and our staff are encouraged and supported to develop a commercially-focused approach, providing user friendly advice to our clients, in a speedy and reliable way.

We look for positive, proactive people, who will work with us to develop their careers and make a significant contribution to our own development.We like candidates who have the confidence to contact us direct, and speculative contact is always appreciated. Therefore, to discuss your career opportunities with Watson Burton LLP, please approach us directly.

Please contact Human Resources on 0191 244 4177 or 0191 244 4178 or email danielle.russell@watsonburton.com. Those inquiring about opportunities at partner level, may prefer to contact our Senior Partner, Rob Langley directly, on 0191 244 4300 or email robert.langley@watsonburton.com.

Watson Burton LLP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of age, sex, race or disability.

areas of recruitment:-

  Fee Earner Recruitment
  Practice Support / Administrative Staff Recruitment
  Trainee Solicitor Recruitment