About Kingsley Napley LLP

Kingsley Napley LLP are an internationally recognised law firm based in central London. With a wide range of expertise, they can help clients in all areas of their business and private life. Their practice areas are highly ranked by legal directories.

Kingsley Napley combine creative solutions with pragmatism and a friendly, sensitive approach. They work hard to match clients with lawyers who have the right mix of skills, experience and approach to get the best outcome.

David Napley passed his final law exams at the age of 18 in 1937 and immediately set up in partnership with Sidney Kingsley. The firm quickly established a good reputation and clients included Jeremy Thorpe, Princess Michael of Kent, and Italian banker Roberto Calvi.

Today, the firm has 52 Partners and 165 other fee-earners under Managing Partner Linda Woolley. Women make up 52% of the firm’s Partners. Salaries are reviewed on merit.

What is it like to work for Kingsley Napley LLP

Leadership

88% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Chief Executive Officer Linda Woolley engages with employees and partners at all levels. She is instrumental in maintaining and protecting the firm’s values and culture, and leads by example in her behaviour and treatment of all members of staff.

88% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Personal Growth

91% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

The firm has introduced a Lawyer Development Programme to ensure fee earners have the opportunity to take that next step in their career if they choose to do so. This scheme has so far proven to be very popular among staff.

91% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Kingsley Napley’s senior leadership team regularly invites and listens to feedback regarding all projects through newsletters and forums. A cross section of colleagues are surveyed and involved from the conception through to delivery on the core and working groups of each project.

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Development

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