Careers at Holden Smith Law
A modern approach to traditional values.
An outstanding legal career, with a twist.
When you think of the law, you think of tradition. A serious subject, dealt with by serious professionals in serious suits. At Holden Smith Law, we’re taking a different path.
We’re on a journey with our clients at the centre.
If you care about the traditional values upon which the law is built, but feel as though there’s a better and more efficient way to ensure that clients get a service that’s second to none, then you’re in the right place.
Latest vacancies
No jobs listed? Feel free to send any speculative CVs to HR@holdensmith.co.uk.
Employee owned, employee led.
At Holden Smith Law, we know that our people are our greatest asset. You deserve to work for a firm that values your contribution, listens to your ideas and allows you to develop and thrive as a legal professional.
As part of our commitment to our people, we have been an employee-owned organisation since 2025. Being employee-owned means that everyone in the firm has the opportunity to voice their thoughts on the company's operations and to share in the company's profits.
So if you’re not afraid of bucking the trend and questioning why things are done a certain way, then we’d like to talk to you.
Thinking that we’re the team for you? Contact Holden Smith now to talk about joining our team.
What we provide you
Build your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. By being a part of the Holden Smith team, we will give you:
Hybrid working options
20 days holiday entitlement with an extra day for every year at the company to a maximum of 25 days
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
Potential employee ownership bonus
Private medical insurance
Death in service
Employee referral scheme
Regular updated with line managers on performance and career development
Free tea and coffee in all offices
As an Employee Owned business, we are constantly looking at ways we can improve and seek regular feedback from staff on what benefits they would like.
“Joining Holden Smith has been one of the best decisions I have made in my working life. I feel supported by everyone at the firm; they are genuine people who care about the work they do and the people they work with.
Despite being a firm with multiple offices, it has the feel of a small firm with everyone contributing.
I am given the opportunity to express my ideas and contribute to the firm’s growth. On top of that, I am actively encouraged to build my skill set and knowledge to advance my career.”
Our values
Move.
We’re dynamic; we don’t stay the same. We move and change and progress - because we’re looking for ways to do things better. We’ve got an entrepreneurial spirit. We listen.
Simplify.
We don’t make things complicated. We don’t speak in riddles of legal jargon and we don’t add the unnecessary to a process. We use tech in innovative ways to make things easy.
Challenge.
We never shy away from a challenge. We’re happy to ask the tough questions and to have them asked of us, too.
Ordinary.
What’s wrong with just being ordinary, decent human beings? We’re approachable. We’re not smug about being legal professionals. We love using tech, but it supports our humans and doesn’t replace them.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. We do offer work experience placements to students. For more information please email HR@holdensmith.co.uk.
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The interview process will typically be conducted in two-stages although this can differ depending on the job role.
If you are interested in joining Holden Smith then we would love to hear from you. You can submit your application by completing the form found on this page.
Speculative CVs are welcome.