Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For
Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For
Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For
Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For
Officially a World Class
Company to Work For
Officially a World Class
Company to Work For
Officially a Good
Company to Work For
Officially a Good
Company to Work For
A London-based law firm with more than 400 partners and staff, Kingsley Napley offers a wide range of legal services across 11 disciplines.
It insists on providing a high degree of personalised service to all clients with many lawyers leaders in their fields, earning the firm top rankings in legal directories. Core principles of teamwork and respect, integrity and fairness, commitment and understanding are reflected in every way that the firm operates.
All of the team from managing partner Linda Woolley downwards operate an open door policy with discussions on large projects that affect employees opened up to firm-wide consultation. Management decisions are shared in the KNer newsletter by Woolley who also highlights the contributions that “Kners” make externally to the local community.
The firm prides itself on its commitment to training programmes, with a six-figure annual budget that ensures all employees have access to learning and development opportunities, including Path to Partner. Each team manager also has a further £500 per person budget to develop the skills of team members.
Each year, the firm undertakes a thorough analysis of current market rates of comparable law firms and engages an external provider to benchmark all the firm's salaries against the market, in each area of practice. Opportunities for promotion have been switched from annually to every six months to support personal growth and continual career development.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Non-fee earners are also critical to the success of the firm. Business support team members has are sponsored to gain industry qualifications, including CIPD for human resources, Masters in cybersecurity and GIAC certified incident handler for IT staff and CIM for marketing professionals.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The wellbeing group of employees raised the question of overworking during the pandemic and requested help on managing the work/life balance. Training sessions were held on how to work effectively from home while extra exercise/meditation classes open to all were held to give KNers “me time”.
This organisation has a strong social conscience
A highly active Charities & Community committee chaired by a practice area leader/partner fund raises for charities chosen by “KNers” for support for two years. More than £50,000 went to various charities, including Hackney food bank, during the pandemic while the company sourced and donated PPE to local hospitals.
Companies where at least 40% of the staff have worked there for more than five years.
Companies offering at least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative.
Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%.
Companies offering private health insurance to all employees.
At least 40% of senior managers are women.
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