Careers
When you join our team, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow your skills, knowledge, and technical expertise while moving your career forward. And the best part? We make sure to have fun along the way!
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Working with us, you’ll get opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and technical expertise, progress your career and have fun, too.
We place an emphasis on training and developing our people because employing skilled employees is critical to the way we work. Many have progressed from junior roles to positions of responsibility in both legal and non-legal roles. Others have changed career paths, developed new skills, achieving greater career satisfaction.
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Future Talent
Future Talent is highly important to us here at Slater Heelis, ensuring that we are providing the support and opportunities for aspiring Solicitors to Ignite their Ambition and carve out their career in the legal world.
If you are interested in either Work Experience or Trainee Solicitor Programmes then take a look at our Current Vacancies for any live recruitment or alternatively you can sign up to Job Alerts for your interested area and you will be notified when applications open up.
Every Summer we aim to support University students with Work Placement through our Summer Vacation Scheme, that will not only provide high quality experience and an insight to life at Slater Heelis, but a direct contribution towards curriculum where work experience hours are required.
Our Trainee Solicitor intake of 2026 and 2027 is scheduled to open formal applications in early 2026, with the selection process completed by May 2026 and successful applicants beginning their training contract in September 2026 and September 2027.
Whilst each of these Programmes happens annually and we aim to set a clear, structured process, we are always looking at how we can open up new opportunities and identify future and emerging talent. If any new opportunities arise, we will look to contact individuals signed up to our relevant job alerts in the first instance.
Our Values
We Act as One Firm
We collaborate, support, share and step in – because our success is collective.
We Build Trust Through Our Actions
We honour commitments, behave fairly and communicate honestly – every time.
We Think and Act Commercially
We understand our value, make informed choices and create lasting benefit for clients and the firm.
We Deliver Excellence Every Time
We take pride in doing the right work, to the right standard, in the right way.
We Drive Progress
We innovate, adapt, lead and continually expand our capability and impact.
Employee Benefits
About Us: Slater Heelis & Lawfront
Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are renowned for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and commitment to excellence.
At Slater Heelis, we do things a bit differently. Steeped in history, we pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation, experience, and expertise. Having recently joined the Lawfront Group, we are on a mission to become a leading regional law firm within a top 40 national law firm.
Lawfront is a national legal services business comprising leading regional law firms that provide general legal services to individuals and businesses across the UK. Dedicated to its people and clients, Lawfront supports its regional firms in achieving their growth ambitions through investment in people, technology, and cross-group collaboration. Read more here.
At Slater Heelis, we are proud that our people are among the best in the profession. We are fortunate to work with exceptionally talented individuals who contribute to a fantastic team culture and a positive working environment. They are all united by the same goal: exceeding our clients’ expectations by delivering high-quality legal services.
With progressive career pathways in both legal and non-legal roles, many of our people have advanced their careers, progressed to senior leadership positions, changed career paths, and achieved remarkable milestones within the firm and the wider legal industry.
As we continue to grow and expand, we are searching for passionate individuals who share our values of integrity, teamwork, and client-focused service. Join us in shaping the future of law. Explore career opportunities with us and become part of a firm committed to making a lasting impact.