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We are an international firm, fluent in multiple jurisdictions and great at knowing which is right for each client and each matter.

Our jurisdictions aren't just the first choice for clients across the globe, talented professionals choose us to fast-track their careers and learn from some of the best brains in the business. With offices around the world, there are opportunities close to home and for the adventurous at heart. And with a clear focus on the global financial services community, you will be gaining valuable insights and experience that will keep adding to your career/professional development.

What are the plus sides of working with Walkers? On this page we explore how a move to us adds up. To find out more about a career at Walkers talk to our recruitment team.

Here's how a move to Walkers +adds up

You've worked hard to build your career – putting all that you've achieved at risk is the last thing on your mind. That's why any move to a new firm really needs to add up. Not just the numbers (although these do help) but also the opportunities, the experiences, the new responsibilities and the chance to build your career. We've made a list of the things that we think matter, for you to see how they add up at Walkers. If you'd like to hear more, please get in touch.

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+Advancement

You’ve probably done all the right things – studied the right subjects, trained at the right firm… now isn’t the time for life in the slow lane. We pride ourselves on our right-size: substantial enough for our clients to access the right talent and dedicated service and expertise; intimate enough for ambitious lawyers and other professionals to really accelerate their career.

Entrepreneurs at heart, every one of our talented people is hungry for success and eager to get on. Fast. For new joiners the change of pace can come as a surprise – you will need to be agile, flexible, entrepreneurial, and willing to get involved. For our lawyers this means actively engaging with clients and professional communities as well as managing a busy work schedule. For our other professionals, being a subject matter expert in your chosen field and collaborating with others to achieve results. The right people at Walkers don’t stand still for long – being nimble and globally connected means that we are quick to recognise talent and eager to see you advance and do well.

To ask questions about roles and progression at Walkers or to tell us about the career you want to build get in touch here.

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+Advantage

Because all of us at Walkers take on real responsibility, build and nurture real client relationships, and have a hand in our own progression, everyone joining us starts with a clear advantage.

Lawyers joining us will be client facing from day one, covering all aspects of client work and hitting the ground running on interesting deals and cases. For our other professionals, the work is equally fast-paced, challenging and varied. Some choose to use this advantage to fast-track their career before returning to their home turf and life in other leading firms. Many others decide to build their career here with us – visiting new territories, enjoying different lifestyles and gathering valuable experience.

Whether you choose a medium-term diversion or a long-term career move, you can be sure you are gaining advantage and adding real power to your career by learning from top-tier partners from across the globe. To hear more about the advantage of working with Walkers, please get in touch.

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+Adventure

Right now, wouldn’t you really enjoy a change of scene? We are looking for lawyers qualified in Commonwealth countries and the UK. All of our offices have different admission and immigration requirements, so whether you are a newly qualified or experienced lawyer, we have something for everyone. We are always interested to hear from ambitious and high achieving business and professional services experts too. We offer them the opportunity to spread their wings and join us in exciting locations as far afield as Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dublin, London and the Channel Islands. Working with lawyers who trained at trophy firms across the globe, you will be serving some of the most demanding and rewarding clients in finance and beyond.

Of course, you need to be prepared to work hard. But we pride ourselves on offering balance - giving you the time to experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of an entirely new location, and the shift in routine you’re looking for.

To learn more about our locations and the work and lifestyle opportunities they offer, please get in touch.

+Ambition

Working with Walkers means joining our bold, ambitious journey towards becoming a beacon for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI gives us the opportunity to attract and retain the diverse talent we need to enhance our ability to deliver excellence in all that we do. For you it’s an opportunity to work alongside and learn from people from around the world and across social and cultural divides. By closely aligning our interests with yours we believe we can deliver the outstanding service our clients need, and the exciting opportunities you are looking for.

From neurodiversity challenges, the socio-economic divide, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity issues and ethnicity – like any organisation, ours is a work in progress, but we are proud of the strides we are making and look forward to telling you more about the ways that DEI is alive inside our firm.

To learn more about diversity at Walkers or to tell us about the issues that matter most to you get in touch here.

Working at Walkers

"Being part of the change that this firm is creating makes career progression possible"
Alicia Evans, Senior Vice President, Walkers Professional Services, Cayman Islands

"This is a firm with real diversity held together by shared beliefs."
Harley Bennett, Senior Support Analyst, Cayman Islands