Careers at Rothera Bray
Why work for Rothera Bray?
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our mission is to foster a thriving, inclusive, and supportive environment where every team member can maximise their potential. We enjoy our work and make a meaningful impact.
Careers at Rothera Bray are rewarding, engaging, and diverse. We’re a friendly team committed to supporting each other through ongoing training, development opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation.
We offer:
- A diverse and inclusive workplace: we celebrate individuality and ensure equal opportunities for everyone. Our candidate selection process is conducted without consideration of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or nationality.
- Support for non-traditional career paths: we actively encourage applications from people with non-linear career trajectories and under-represented groups. Promotion is based on skill and merit, ensuring fairness and transparency.
- A balanced approach: we’re selective about the work we take on, ensuring staff have the capacity to provide excellent service to clients without compromising their personal lives.
- Prime locations: with offices in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Beeston, Loughborough, Mapperley, Market Harborough, and West Bridgford, we offer convenient locations across the region, each providing a supportive and welcoming environment.
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Autonomy and communication
Rothera Bray is a place where trust and autonomy thrive.
Don’t expect micromanagement and monitoring: we trust our people to get the work done.
And don’t expect a rigid hierarchy. We pride ourselves on collaboration and open communication, whatever your position and wherever you work.
Thriving work culture
Manage your own caseloads and make collective decisions as part of a team that values your expertise.
Work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options support your professional and personal priorities.
Support for wellbeing
We prioritise health, happiness, and fulfilment, because happy employees create happy clients.
Benefits of joining us
At Rothera Bray, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
Health and wellbeing
- Hybrid and flexible working: Tailor your work schedule for a healthier work-life balance.
- Healthcare support: Our complementary healthcare scheme covers health appointments, consultations, treatments, and counselling.
- Wellbeing initiatives: Participate in wellbeing activities through our Staff Development Forum, Mental Health Ambassadors, and employee assistance programme with LawCare.
Time off
- Generous holiday allowances, including time off between Christmas and New Year.
Social connection
- Regular staff socials, Lunch Club, sports teams, and payday drinks to foster camaraderie and connection.
Financial support
- Living Wage Accreditation: demonstrating our commitment to fair pay.
- Enhanced maternity pay and a robust pension scheme with up to 4% contributions from the firm.
- Death in service scheme paying three times an employee’s salary.
Diversity and inclusion
- Investors in People Silver Accreditation: reflecting our dedication to a thriving work environment.
- Women in the Workplace Accreditation: supporting employees through major life events including reproductive health, pregnancy loss, and infertility.
- Our Disability and Accessibility Focus Group ensures all employees are supported and heard.
Making a difference
- Engage in meaningful work through pro bono legal clinics in collaboration with local organisations.
- Drive change through our Charity Committee, supporting local causes.
Sustainability
- Embrace eco-friendly practices and help us on our journey to B Corp certification for high standards in social and environmental performance.
Frequently asked questions about working with us
What makes Rothera Bray a fantastic firm to build a career at?
Rothera Bray offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we offer flexible and hybrid working options, along with a range of wellbeing initiatives to help our team stay healthy and engaged. Our inclusive culture encourages growth, with opportunities for career development based on merit. A commitment to diversity ensures everyone is valued for their unique contributions.
What is the culture like at Rothera Bray?
Rothera Bray is a firm where collaboration, inclusivity, and personal growth take centre stage. Our team is built on mutual respect, empowering individuals to manage their work, thrive in their roles, and feel genuinely valued. We trust you to get on with the job, without micromanaging or monitoring you.
We prioritise a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible and hybrid working options alongside wellbeing support. Our commitment to diversity ensures a workplace where skills and potential are the foundation for success, while our sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives reflect our dedication to making a meaningful impact beyond the office.
What is the dress code at Rothera Bray?
We don’t have a strict dress code – we trust our team to use their discretion. We ask that staff dress smartly and professionally, ensuring that they’re always presenting themselves in a way that’s appropriate for a professional office environment. For client meetings or other formal occasions, we do expect staff to dress accordingly.
What are the hours of work?
Our standard working hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We also offer a hybrid working model that allows you to split your time between the office and home.
While we encourage flexibility, we ask that full-time employees attend the office at least three days per week to maintain strong connections with the team and collaborate effectively. We believe this balance helps promote productivity, connection, and a healthy work-life balance.
Does the firm have a mentorship programme for employees?
While we don’t have a formal mentorship programme, every new employee is paired with a ‘buddy’ when they join the firm. This ensures you have a friendly and supportive point of contact to help you settle in and navigate your role.
Beyond the initial onboarding, mentorship is naturally embedded in our culture. Advice and guidance are always available, whether through informal conversations with colleagues or structured support from senior team members. As you progress in your career, we’re committed to providing tailored advice, particularly when you’re preparing to apply for promotions or take on new challenges, so you can continue to grow and succeed with confidence.
Does Rothera Bray offer opportunities for candidates from outside of the UK?
Currently, we do not offer opportunities for candidates from outside the UK. However, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals who are already eligible to work in the UK. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse team brings to our firm and are always open to considering how we can better support talented individuals from different backgrounds in the future.
Does the firm offer unpaid experience/internships?
We don’t offer unpaid experience or internships currently, as we believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of everyone who works with us. Our focus is on providing meaningful opportunities that are fair, rewarding, and aligned with our commitment to supporting career development. While unpaid roles are not part of our approach, we encourage aspiring legal professionals to explore our paid opportunities and training pathways. These are designed to provide valuable experience and support for your future career.
Does the firm accept applications from agencies?
At present, we do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.
While we value the contributions agencies have made, we’re not actively encouraging further agency contact at this time as we focus on developing our internal strategies.
Trainee FAQs
We have an annual intake of trainees, for those wishing to begin their legal career.
How many training contracts do you offer?
The number of training contracts we offer varies each year, as it depends on the needs of the business and the opportunities available within our teams. We carefully consider the number of positions to ensure that each trainee receives the support, mentorship, and practical experience needed to build a strong foundation for their legal career.
This approach allows us to provide high-quality training and meaningful work, ensuring our trainees are well-prepared for success within the firm and beyond. If you’re passionate about joining a supportive and dynamic firm like Rothera Bray, we encourage you to apply and showcase what makes you stand out.
What is the Trainee Assessment process?
An advert will be posted on the Careers page of our website and on our social media where we invite applicants, both internal and external, to apply for our training contracts by providing their CV and a personal statement. We will shortlist those applicants to attend a trainee assessment day (details below). Following the assessment day, a further shortlist of applicants will go through to the interview stage within the same week. Successful applicants will be notified a few days later.
What should I expect from the trainee assessment day?
Applicants will arrive for breakfast and introductions followed by individual presentations. We would then generally have a team-building exercise followed by lunch and a chance to get to meet colleagues from Rothera Bray and further group exercises in the afternoon.
Current legal career opportunities
If you’re looking for a firm that values its people, promotes equal opportunities, and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Rothera Bray is the place for you.
Explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that works hard, celebrates success, and makes a real impact – for clients, communities, and the planet.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now and grow with Rothera Bray.
