Our in-house Talent Acquisition team is responsible for identifying, engaging and hiring the very best talent in the market to join our legal divisions and business services functions.

We cover a wide range of roles, from Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Property & Infrastructure to IT, HR, Business Development & Marketing, Administration and more. View our key contacts to find out who is the right contact for you.

We believe in building genuine connections and that’s why our Talent Acquisition specialists work with you at each stage of the recruitment journey, taking the time to get to know you and your career aspirations to ensure that we are a perfect match.

Don’t worry if we don’t have any suitable open positions when you first contact our team. They’ll keep in touch through regular communication and follow-ups, keeping an interest in your career journey.

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At Burness Paull, we are committed to inclusive hiring practices, making our workplace welcoming and diverse. We believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which is crucial for our success. So, we’ve invested in new recruitment technology and an applicant tracking system to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process for you.

Our recruitment strategy is part of our wider commitment to being a responsible employer – a commitment to equality of opportunity for all and promoting a workplace culture where all our people can succeed, that’s why we’ve also partnered with several external organisations to help us achieve wider inclusivity including: 

• Rare Recruitment – In 2019, we implemented a contextual recruitment system to help us understand graduate candidates’ achievements and experience, enabling us to find the best hires from the widest talent pool possible.
• PRIME – PRIME is a legal sector initiative that allows us to provide fairer access to quality work experience for students in S4 to S6 from lower socio-economic background.
• LawScot Foundation – We are a sponsor of the LawScot Foundation, aimed at widening access to the profession for academically talented students from less socially advantaged backgrounds in Scotland.

• The Robertson Trust – We have partnered with the Roberson Trust and were the first firm to offer a legal ‘Career Pathway’, supporting Robertson Trust scholars with training and guidance through workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities. The Pathway will allow scholars the opportunity to gain access to our Summer Vacation Scheme, with a view to securing a traineeship.
• Race Fairness Commitment – In 2020, we signed up to Rare Recruitment’s Fairness Commitment to implement data-driven measures to help identify potential barriers that hold back people of colour in the legal sector.
• We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have been awarded the Silver Employer status. 

In addition to these partnerships and pathways, we collect anonymous and confidential diversity data throughout the recruitment process. This is also complemented by our inclusive recruitment practices, that are designed to offer flexibility and for you to be able to perform at your best throughout the assessment stages.

If you’re ready to start your Burness Paull journey, view our current vacancies here. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we encourage you to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team directly. We’re always open to proactive approaches and would love to hear why you believe you would be a great addition to the team.

A careers team where its not just about recruitment – it’s about building lasting relationships.

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Are you a Graduate looking to work at Burness Paull? Click here to contact our Graduate Recruitment team. 

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