Solicitor roles

Joining Pinney Talfourd means becoming part of a team where your expertise is valued, your growth encouraged, where you are seen and heard and your contribution makes a real difference.

Why build your career with us?

We offer a supportive environment, committed to your development and long-term success.

We are a rapidly growing and developing firm.  Not only in terms of size and reach but also in terms of our teams, our clients and our ways and methods of working.  We actively support ambition, creativity and ideas and encourage our lawyers to involve themselves in business development and strategic planning within the team.

We understand that a fulfilling legal career is about more than the legal work you undertake.  It’s about being part of a firm that supports your ambitions, sharpens your skills, and shares your values. With our clear 10 Year Vision Plan, we’re focused on sustained growth, innovation, and enabling our staff to be the very best versions of themselves. This creates exciting opportunities for lawyers ready to develop their expertise and take on new challenges.

We foster a culture where collaboration across practice areas and teams is second nature. Our approach is relationship-driven, not only with our clients but within our firm. You won’t simply join a firm; you’ll join a network of trusted colleagues who value integrity, reliability, professionalism and empathy.  It’s a commitment to a shared future, where your professional journey is our priority and supported every step of the way.

We can offer you

  • Excellent quality work
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • Death in service (between 2-4x salary depending on position)
  • Quarterly bonus scheme based on departmental performance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with discounted terms for dependants
  • Structured career progression
  • Free parking
  • Excellent support, supervision and guidance in all aspects of your work
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday), increasing with length of service
  • Mentoring programme
  • Discounted financial advice services
  • Financial and time support for exams and career development
  • Discounted legal services for you and your family and friends

Current vacancies

“I joined Pinney Talfourd in May 2023 as a Team Assistant within the Family team. Working for Pinney Talfourd has allowed me to support a team that truly cares about its staff and their progress. Everyone is very friendly and I always feel appreciated. I am proud to contribute to a workplace where people feel supported and are able to do their best work.”

Lousie Smith – Team Assistant – Family

“I joined Pinney Talfourd in 2019 as a Receptionist where my role is busy which I thrive on. I really enjoy meeting and greeting clients, old and new to the office and believe I make them feel comfortable and a little more relaxed whilst they are waiting in the reception area. My role gives me lots of variety of interesting work and keeps me ‘on my toes’. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the firm, and I enjoy feeling part of one great big team.”

Nicola Jones – Receptionist

“Having joined Pinney Talfourd as a paralegal and worked my way through to qualifying as a CILEX Lawyer, I’ve experience first hand the opportunities the firm gives to develop and progress. I’ve always felt valued and well supported by my Head of Team and encouraged to grow professionally. Although the firm continues to grow, it has retained a supportive and close-knit culture. Alongside competitive benefits, it makes Pinney Talfourd a rewarding firm to build a long-term career.”

Emma Hardie – CILEX Lawyer – Commercial Disputes

“I joined Pinney Talfourd LLP as a newly qualified solicitor in May 2007. Since then, I have been proud to progress through the firm to become Head of Trusts and a Partner in the firm. During that time, I have had the opportunity to develop my skills including becoming a member of STEP, with the firm continually supporting me".

Kristian Croad – Partner – Private Client

“I have really enjoyed developing my career at Pinney Talfourd since joining in 2022. I joined Pinney Talfourd as a trainee and with the support and supervision of the fantastic team of lawyers that I am lucky to work alongside, I have been able to build my own caseload taking on additional responsibilities whilst also assisting senior lawyers on more complex matters. Pinney Talfourd provides excellent opportunities for career progression and development and I am grateful to have been promoted during my time working here”.

Jade Mercer – Associate – Family