Lawyers

We like our recruitment process to be more like a conversation than a form filling, box ticking exercise. We want to have an open and honest dialogue with like-minded individuals. To take the time to understand each other, identify opportunities and the ways in which we share the same approach and values. We need to get to know you and vice versa – it's not rocket science after all.

You’ll usually have a two stage interview process, during which you’ll get to meet all the key people relating to the role. We want you to feel free to ask questions, too, so that you can make up your own mind. We can also give you an opportunity to meet peers in the same team or in other teams, to help you understand what it is really like to work here.

In many cases, to support our recruitment decisions, we use additional assessment tools, such as work-based tests. These will be tailored and relevant to the position you have applied for and we’ll confirm all of this when we invite you for an interview, to make sure you are properly prepared.

If you are looking to join us as a managing associate, we will work with you to produce a business case and you will have to meet with an Appointment Committee Panel as part of the process.

We want you to reach your full potential. It doesn’t matter what stage of your career you’re at, you’ll get a chance to develop your individual talents and skills.

We have a strong and established approach to lawyer career development, from a clear career framework to an inspiring programme of development at all levels. Our lawyer framework demonstrates the career paths available. Along with clear, observable, measurable performance standards for every role (from trainee through to partnership), as well as a robust annual appraisal system, it gives you a clear idea of your personal career development plan. Most importantly, because we recognise that not everybody wants to follow the partnership track, we have an alternative career path for those of you who want to continue developing outstanding technical and client development skills.

We recognise that the skills you need to be an excellent lawyer are complex and require both a depth of legal expertise and a breadth of business, commercial and people skills. We will help you develop them through of a number of learning opportunities

We’re proud of the fact that our development programmes for lawyers are second to none – our Lawyer Development Programme has core modules that are aligned to each career milestone as well as associated personal and business skills.  We help you to develop to the skills needed to work in and lead high performing teams, be effective project managers, deliver exceptional client service, coach, manage and motivate colleagues and to present and negotiate with confidence. Additional support and guidance from supervisors, team leaders and our learning and development team will ensure that you’re always heading in the right direction.

We know what matters most to our people; we’ve listened to them, and we understand that everyone is different. That’s why we’ve created a menu of benefits designed to offer choice as well as reinforcing to our people how important they are to our business.

As well as offering a range of contractual benefits, we’ve given everyone the opportunity to take part in our flexible benefits, discounts and other perks in order to build a reward package that suits their lifestyle.

Click here to watch a short video and see the reward and benefits on offer at Womble Bond Dickinson.

By now you’ll have worked out that there’s no template for a Womble Bond Dickinson lawyer. We’re looking for legal excellence as standard as well as the ability to inspire our clients and deliver outstanding service.

We are looking for individuals who can challenge the status quo, that ask questions and look for solutions.

We need people who are keen to be part of an ambitious team focused on growth and success, who are prepared to work hard and reap the rewards. Just as important though is the ability to have fun, to be inspired by the work you do and to enjoy the company of your colleagues. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.