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

76% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The organisation encourages open communications where people can discuss work-based and personal concerns. The HR team are approachable, confidential, available and trained to listen and advise employees on the options available in terms of employee assistance.

76% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Stewarts have monthly firm-wide meetings, known as InHouse, which encourage the sharing of innovative new practices and examples of teamwork while also providing time for employees to socialise with each other.

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Fair Deal

78% of staff agreed:

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

Stewarts have developed a progressive bonus system that aims to reward all employees for good performance - in the last financial year all staff bonuses were increased by 50 per cent to reflect exceptional firm performance.

78% of staff agreed:

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

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Benefits:

Charity Activities

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff