Prioritising work-life balance
A range of excellent opportunities currently exist to work within Goughs Solicitors – one of Wiltshire’s largest law firms, which continues to invest and grow. Our expansion is a reflection of our strong performance, our continuing focus on strategic planning and our commitment to providing an excellent service to all clients.
Financial
- Highly competitive salaries across all roles and levels.
- Firm-wide annual bonus scheme based on the firm’s performance and profits.
- Enrolment into the Workplace Pension Scheme after three months, with matched contributions up to 5% (depending on role) following successful completion of probation.
- Generous referral schemes, including an employee introduction bonus, client referral bonus, and discounted legal fees for all employees.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
- Life Assurance to provide financial peace of mind.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Well-being
- Commitment to a healthy work–life balance through our agile working policy.
- Healthcare Cash Plan for all employees, covering dental, optical and therapy treatments, plus access to 24-hour counselling and an online GP service.
- Generous annual leave allowance to all employees
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance (for Associate level and above).
- Discounted gym membership for all staff.
- Additional 1.5 days off during the Christmas period, plus Buying and Selling holiday scheme.
- We encourage and support our people to take part in volunteering opportunities. Everyone can take one paid volunteering days per year.
Career & Development
- Tailored career structure scheme for all lawyers and business support employees.
- Annual performance and development reviews for all employees.
- Support with study and qualifications, and firm-paid professional body memberships.
- Working for a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm.
- Optional work mobile phone and daily access to a work laptop (for all lawyers).
Social & Recognition
- Wide range of firm-funded social events throughout the year.
- Length of service celebration and recognition scheme.
- Office and Department paid lunches and socials
- Ad hoc employee appreciation gifts and bi-monthly prize draws.
- Charitable events supporting nominated charities, with entry/registration fees covered by the firm.
- Partner recognition for demonstrating our values and for going above and beyond
Trainee Solicitor #2
“The best thing about my training contract is the responsibility you are given over cases, even from an early stage, and the ability to run your own caseload.”
Trainee Solicitor #1
“From day one of my training contract I was speaking with clients, attending meetings with my supervising partner, and after a short while I was working on my own files.
Lindsey Nolan
“Goughs are a forward thinking law firm, with traditional values but a modern approach. They encourage autonomy whilst also providing a support network that allows growth and progression.”
Jem Quemper
“The trust and autonomy given to me has allowed me to make my mark and contribute meaningfully.”
Georgina Catlin
“Since joining Goughs in 2019, I have flourished as a Solicitor. I have all the support I need from a large Family Department in order to provide an excellent service to my clients, whilst also ensuring I have a great work/life balance. We have an extremely supportive and open culture at Goughs which enables me to say that I love not only my job but my workplace. Goughs also have very clear values and encourage staff to take matters such as the ecosystem, health and wellbeing and charity work very seriously, resulting in a varied and exciting place to work.”
Understanding of a difficult time for me (Review Solicitor)
Natasha was very understanding of the situation and I appreciated the support and expertise she provided at a difficult time.