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Why Wedlake Bell

  • At Wedlake Bell, excellence is more than a standard—it’s a cultural mindset. It shapes how we serve our clients, how we collaborate with one another, and how we grow as individuals and as a firm. Here, ambition meets integrity, people are empowered to thrive, and legal excellence is defined not just by technical mastery, but by empathy, foresight, and a commitment to delivering a premium experience for our clients. We aim to be not only trusted advisors but proactive partners—anticipating needs, exceeding expectations, and building relationships that endure

    Martin Arnold, Managing Partner & Camilla Wallace, Senior Partner

Life, Culture, and Collaboration at WB

  • From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that values contribution, celebrates individuality, and supports your continued growth. Whether you’re a trainee, a lateral hire, or part of our business support teams, you’ll find colleagues who champion your success and share your ambition.

  • We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of great work. We work hard, but we also know how to enjoy ourselves. Our social calendar is designed to bring people together, spark connections, and create a vibrant and engaging environment.

    What to Expect:

    • Monthly social drinks and firm-wide celebrations

    • Annual ski and walking trips

    • Sports teams and wellbeing clubs

    • Choir and creative initiatives

  • Excellence is cultivated through learning. That’s why we invest in structured training and meaningful mentoring at every stage of your career—ensuring you have the tools, guidance, and encouragement to thrive.

    • On-the-job learning: Work closely with partners and senior colleagues from day one, with regular check-ins and feedback.

    • Mentoring: Be paired with experienced professionals who offer insight, feedback, and support.

    • Development programmes: Access a learning budget to tailor your growth to your ambitions.

    • Knowledge-sharing: Participate in firm-wide initiatives that promote continuous improvement.

  • We work best when we work together. Our collaborative culture brings together diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

    • Cross-practice business development taskforces

    • Employee networks (e.g. Young Lawyers, DEI Champions)

    • Firm-wide committees and working groups

  • We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued. Here are some of the ways we achieve this:

    • Inclusive Recruitment – Our recruitment processes are structured to promote equal opportunities and minimize bias at every stage.

    • Pay Transparency – We publish Gender Pay Gap Reports and are exploring broader pay equity reporting.

    • Employee Networks – We support affinity groups and forums that promote inclusion and build community across the firm.

    • Outreach and Access – We support internship and outreach programmes to help individuals from diverse backgrounds pursue careers in law.

    • Education and Awareness – Employees have access to training on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and effective allyship.

    • Celebrating Diversity – We recognise key cultural and awareness events, including Pride, Black History Month, and International Women’s Day.

    • Leadership Accountability – Our senior leadership are actively engaged in advancing our EDI strategy and are accountable for progress.

  • We are committed to responsible business practices that reflect our values and contribute meaningfully to our community, our environment, and our people.

    Find out more about our Responsible Business approach

What We Offer You

  • Our reward strategy is competitive, with annually reviewed salaries to ensure they reflect the value of your contribution to the firm. We offer our lawyers a bonus of up to 18.5% of annual salary, and competitive discretionary bonuses to our business professionals.

    We also offer a generous benefits package including:

    • A Pension Scheme matching 4% of salary contributions - 5% match after 2 years' service

    • 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays), with the option to buy more

    • Further holidays for special events (Birthday, Marriage/Civil Partnership/Moving House, etc)

    • Subsidised breakfasts and lunches in the Hub – we only ask that staff donate 50p per meal to our annual charity collection

    • Income Protection Insurance for illness or injury

    • Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary

    • Private Medical Insurance

    • Private Dental Insurance

    • Eye Care support

    • Subsidized Gym Memberships

    • Wellness initiatives including expert talks, in-office massages, and in-office Pilates classes throughout the year

    • Cycle to Work Scheme

    • Interest-Free Travel Season Ticket Loan

    • Employee Assistance Programme – a helpline and counselling service offered to all staff and family members

    • Give as You Earn Scheme – for charitable donations

    • Staff Introduction Scheme – paying up to £8,000 for each new hire you successfully refer

    • Client / Work Introduction Scheme – commission payments for introducing new clients or work into the firm, available to all fee-earning staff

    • Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Leave – 18 weeks full pay

    • Enhanced Shared Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay

    • Enhanced Paternity Leave – 2 weeks full pay

    • Parent Coaching Support

  • We support a variety of flexible and hybrid working arrangements so you can balance your work alongside other priorities in a way that works for you.
    time in the office (subject to individual department, team, and role requirements).

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