Careers

We firmly believe that we are only as strong as the sum of our parts and that our team should always have the opportunity to work in conditions that are well suited to them. Compared to other firms, we only encourage working past contracted hours if there are exceptional circumstances.

We also love hosting regular social events and we encourage our team to appreciate those they work with. We know that a healthy work-life balance will improve working relationships.

“I have worked at a number of firms who have all given the assurance that I wouldn’t be overworked and I would have a healthy work-life balance. Since joining F Barnes I can honestly say the Directors kept to their promise. Not only am I happier in my workplace, but I also have my weekends and evenings now. When I do occasionally work late the Directors recognise this. Not only am I thanked, but I am urged to take the time back at a later stage”.

We pride ourselves on the collaborative environment at F Barnes. Although we have three offices, our team members across our sites work excellently together, helped by each location’s open-door policy. We all work towards the common goal of delivering our clients the highest-quality legal service possible. Staff from other firms frequently comment on how our team constantly strive to help one another, a testament to the united work environment we are proud to uphold.

“I love being part of the F Barnes team. We work very well together and help each other out with problems. We are a great bunch of people who look out for each other.”

We appreciate that all of our team members have different needs and, as such, seek to encourage flexible working if necessary. We know that our team members are capable—as long as they maintain our expected high standards, we will happily accommodate flexible working requests. We will work with you to ensure your working conditions are perfect so you can complete your best work.

“I have needed to change my working week considerably over the past few months due to personal reasons. The team at F Barnes have supported me throughout, and I have appreciated their approach to working together, offering me the flexibility that I needed to do my job.”

At F Barnes, we believe that every member of our firm has a valuable opinion. That’s why we do not have top-heavy levels of management; instead, preferring to involve all staff members in decision-making processes to ensure outcomes are representative of the entire company’s wishes. Our Heads of Department are also Directors, meaning that lines of communication are both direct and effective.

“The communication in each department is great, as I can speak to my line manager at any time. The team work together on projects, and I feel that I am heard when discussing how things can change for the better. I do not feel there are many management levels to go through or constant changes happening without being kept in the loop.”