ESG and Community Impact Leader Award
The National Law Journal, 2022"excellent career development opportunities"
Professional staff testimonialSustainability in Early Talent Recruitment Award
Targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards, 2022Fastest Growing U.S. Firm in London
The Lawyer, 2022"positive and collaborative atmosphere"
Professional staff testimonial"A-List" Firm
The American Lawyer, 2024"access to first rate mentors and teammates"
Professional staff testimonialPro Bono Partner of the Year 2022
Transgender Legal Defense and Education FundMansfield Certification Plus for Diverse Leadership
Diversity Lab, 2023-2024Our Professional Staff are Integral to Our Success
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Our Focus
Established in 1988, our London office provides English and U.S. legal advice to U.K., U.S. and international market-leading public and private companies, investors and financial services institutions. Located in the heart of the City of London, our London office has a number of highly successful practices whose lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their fields by publications including Chambers & Partners UK, Legal 500 UK and IFLR1000. Our London team is fully integrated and works closely with our offices in the U.S. and continental Europe on many complex international matters and transactions.
In order to support our growing practice areas, we have fully integrated and established teams in London covering Accounts, Facilities, Graduate Recruitment, Human Resources (including Learning & Development), Library Services, Marketing & Business Development and Reception, and our skilled Legal Secretarial Team.
We have a well-established Apprenticeship Programme, with at least one apprentice recruited annually since 2017. We view our apprentices as part of our success and recruit with a view to train our apprentices for a long-term career at Willkie.
Our Growth
Our London office has seen significant growth over the past five years, with a 149% increase in headcount since 2020 alone. Staff Professionals will join a truly welcoming and inclusive environment, as our support team are an integral part of the London office’s growth, success and culture. Supported by our partners and Chief Administrative & Professional Development Officer, we will train and support you throughout your career at Willkie.
Our Approach
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