Careers
At Stephens Scown, we’re committed to building a business that goes beyond expectations and delivers exceptional outcomes for clients while creating a positive impact for our people, communities and the environment.
As one of the UK’s leading law firms, and a heavyweight within our region, we’re always looking for talented individuals who share our ambition to challenge convention, embrace innovation, and help shape the future of the legal profession.
Whether you’re an experienced lawyer, a business services professional, or at an earlier stage in your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and make a meaningful difference, working with some of regions top companies and influential individuals while enjoying a life enriched by work in the South West.
Interested in Joining Us?
Can’t see a vacancy for you? We’re always keen to hear from talented people who are passionate about what they do and excited by the prospect of joining a leading, purposeful and progressive South West law firm.
If you’re looking for a firm that invests in its people, values strong relationships, supports career development, and is committed to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Send us your CV, connect with us on LinkedIn, or reach out for an informal discussion about current and future opportunities.
Opportunities in Dorset and Somerset
We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced legal professionals across a range of practice areas who are based in Dorset and Somerset. For the former, especially those with strong connections to the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area.
As demand for our services continues to grow across the region, and we invest in the growth of the firm, we’re investing in attracting exceptional talent who share our commitment to outstanding client service and our purpose-led approach to business.
Whether you’re already established in the area or considering a move to the region, we’d welcome a confidential conversation about how your career could develop with Stephens Scown.
Please feel free to contact Izzy Shannon, Richard Baker or Joy Vollans. We’d be delighted to hear from you.
Work for a place that works for you
At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter.
Doing notable work for notable clients, building our skills with talented people and having a positive impact on our communities sits at the heart of everything we do.
As the first large employee-owned law firm in the UK, we work together for the good of our colleagues, our clients and our communities. Now a Certified B CorporationTM, we have joined the thousands of businesses across the world who have committed to being a force for good.
We speak with confidence and listen with care. Whatever the challenge, we pitch in and own the outcomes – rising and thriving in incredible places, with inspirational colleagues – a career without compromise.
From day one to every day after, we work, live and have fun, every day, because it matters.
Being Great Matters…
Working here is something else entirely. It’s a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.
Owning It Matters…
We’re the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we’re people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever’s happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.
Doing Good Matters…
Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we’re digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it’s right, it matters.
Having Fun Matters…
We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there’s not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we’re getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we’re all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.
