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!
Talk to one of our team members on 0330 111 3131
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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Interested in Work Placement or Trainee Solicitor Opportunities?
Signing up for Job Alerts is the best way to stay updated on either of these areas. Click the Vacancies link to sign up for Job Alerts for either Work Experience or our Trainee Solicitor.
We host our work placement programme in the summer months and are keen to take on university students who are interested in a career in law. We will be opening our Work Placement Programme applications in January 2026
For our Trainee Solicitor intake of 2026, we are scheduled to open formal applications in November, with the selection process completed by March and successful applicants beginning their training contract in September 2026.
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.
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.