Rewards & benefits
What we can offer you if you join Goughs
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