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Partner Nick Howie highlights how his background in geology and retail management provided the "real-world" authority and project skills needed to succeed in Law.
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Inclusion in action
We value the fact that our people bring different experiences, backgrounds and lives outside of work into their legal careers.
We're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our people feel valued and can reach their full potential and succeed in their goals.
To help facilitate this, we embrace hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns, offer clear pathways for career progression, apply transparent promotion criteria, and actively support non-traditional routes into law.
Taking a human approach
We believe that different backgrounds and walks of life add to Lindsays’ human approach to law. At every stage of the process - from recruitment to traineeships and career progression - we encourage our people to reach their full potential and support alternative paths into law.
Work-life balance is a real priority at Lindsays, which helps me manage my busy life alongside my young family!
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The principles that guide us
Our values are more than just words. They’re the guiding principles that shape us and our work.
With a strong people-first ethos, our values create a culture where everyone feels respected and supported, and where collaboration, transparency, and genuine care drive everything we do.
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If you share our commitment to supporting clients and each other, and think you’d enjoy life at Lindsays, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply for one of our advertised roles or send us a speculative CV for future opportunities.
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For over 200 years, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses, and charities navigate life’s moments with confidence and trust.
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We support our team by fostering ways of working that extend beyond the office and the desk.
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At Lindsays, we believe great legal representation starts with real connections. That’s why we put people first in everything we do – working with you, not just for you.
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