Newly Qualified Solicitor
Location: Bristol or Edinburgh
Terms: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Join Burges Salmon as a Newly Qualified Solicitor
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2026 and deciding where to begin your legal career? At Burges Salmon, our Newly Qualified Solicitors work on complex, high‑profile matters from day one - supported by a collaborative culture, clear progression pathways and market‑leading expertise across our practice areas.
We are looking to add to our cohort of internal qualifiers joining us in September 2026. As an ambitious and growing firm, we expect to recruit Newly Qualified Solicitors across a range of practice areas, subject to business need. While final vacancies are not yet confirmed, we anticipate opportunities in the following areas:
* Dispute Resolution
* Banking & Finance
* Projects
* Corporate / Commercial
* Real Estate
* Tax (Domestic, International, or Corporate)
* Planning
* Pensions
* Employment
* Construction & Engineering
As part of your application, please indicate your preferred practice area(s). Selection processes and interviews are expected to commence from May onwards, with final allocations confirmed once internal qualification outcomes are known.
Why join Burges Salmon?
Our lawyers operate at the forefront of their specialist sectors, advising leading organisations on matters that shape industries, communities and the way people live and work. As a Newly Qualified Solicitor, you will gain early responsibility, high‑quality supervision and exposure to challenging and rewarding work from the outset.
Our values in action as an NQ:
* Ambition: Early involvement in complex matters, with structured development and regular feedback to support your progression.
* Collaboration: Working closely with partners, associates and trainees across offices and practice areas.
* Quality: Exposure to market‑leading work for prestigious UK and international clients.
* Fairness & Respect: Transparent qualification processes and an inclusive approach to career development.
You will benefit from a clear and fair development and progression framework, working alongside industry leaders in a professional, friendly and supportive environment.
To find out more, you can download our Career Guide for Lawyers via our careers page.
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working culture
* Structured development and clear progression pathways for Newly Qualified Solicitors
* Exposure to high‑quality, complex legal work across a range of sectors
* A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and responsible business
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
What You'll Need
* To be qualifying as a Solicitor with the SRA or the Law Society of Scotland in 2026
* Relevant experience or a strong interest in your chosen practice area(s)
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
* The ability to manage a varied and demanding workload
* A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn
We recognise that no two training contracts are the same. If you are qualifying in 2026 and can demonstrate strong potential and alignment with our values, we encourage you to apply.
Location and working arrangements
You will be based in either our Bristol or Edinburgh office, working closely with colleagues across both locations on UK‑wide and international matters.
About Burges Salmon
Our six core values — Ambition, Collaboration, Commitment, Fairness, Quality and Respect — are at the heart of everything we do and help shape our distinctive culture. Alongside high‑quality work and exciting development opportunities, we offer a genuinely supportive and inclusive environment with a strong sense of community.
We are proud to have been named RollOnFriday's Best Law Firm to Work At 2026 for the fifth year running, as well as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2023. Our commitment to people and development has also been recognised through IIP Platinum accreditation.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer a fully accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
How To Apply
To submit an application, please click the Apply Now button.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact Chris Jenkinson, Resourcing Business Partner ,at jenkinson.chris@burges.com or Carmen Lunar, Resourcing Specialist, at lunar.carmen@burges.com
Please note that we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role.
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