About STEWARTS

Stewarts are a law firm that specialises in high-value and complex disputes, and their track record of success for clients has helped them become the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm.

With more than 340 staff, including over 50 partners, the company aims to provide for its corporate and individual clients specialist expertise and a pioneering approach to complex litigation.

Their focus is always on success: achieving the best results for clients around the world. Internally the law firm believes in these core principles: teamwork, innovation, manners, excellence.

Stewarts opened their doors in London’s Lincoln’s Inn Fields in 1990. Today they have two offices - in London and in Leeds - and are ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers, the leading guides to the legal profession in the UK.

The company is led by John Cahill, Managing Partner, who ensures that communications throughout the firm are open, honest and information is available to all.

What is it like to work for STEWARTS

Wellbeing

74% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

They provide yoga and pilates sessions three times a week as well as sports clubs for staff members to participate in such as running, netball and rugby. They also provide a fruit basket to each kitchen within the London and Leeds offices.

74% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Company

92% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

One of the ways in which they improve employee engagement is through the use of their intranet, Insite. It was designed in accordance with the STEWARTS brand and is used to encourage employee engagement with the firm’s development and updates.

92% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Fair Deal

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Employees receive a competitive salary package and a significant level of benefits that is reviewed annually aiming to introduce a new benefit every year. The firm’s bonus system is progressive and aims to reward all employees for good performance.

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff