About Walker Morris LLP

Walker Morris are a single site, full service commercial law firm based in Leeds. They are focused on providing clients both in the UK and internationally with partner-led, high-quality and insightful legal advice.

Their single site has significant advantages in terms of developing a strong, team-based, collaborative culture. Their team is uniquely recognised for its strong multidisciplinary teamwork and straight forward advice and 90% of their partners are recognised in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

Clients include a number of blue chip companies and are drawn from a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, corporate and finance, healthcare, private equity, technology and media, energy and renewables, public sector, and infrastructure and real estate.

What is it like to work for Walker Morris LLP

Personal Growth

81% of staff agreed:

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

They believe the most interesting or innovative example of how their organisation supports employee development, both work and non-work related, is that employees can take part in a mentoring programme.

81% of staff agreed:

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

My Company

91% of staff agreed:

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

The Managing Partner runs a series of presentations about the firm’s mission so that all members can attend. The presentations communicate their positioning in the marketplace and how every member of staff must take ownership for implementing and living the values.

91% of staff agreed:

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

Fair Deal

56% of staff agreed:

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

They have a postcard system that allows anyone in the firm to send a special postcard to anyone else for excellent work, contribution or going out of their way. Most are very proud of the postcards they receive and display them.

56% 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
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative