CAREERS

At Gherson Solicitors LLP, our people are our biggest asset. We are always looking for ambitious lawyers, legal support and legal operations staff to help us provide unparalleled depth and breadth of expertise in our chosen areas, as well as an exemplary service to clients, both in terms of advice given and efficiency.

Opportunities

Qualified Lawyers

Our solicitors are constantly striving to exceed our clients’ expectations and requirements.

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Qualified Lawyers

We value strategically thinking solicitors who will go the extra mile to support their client and the business needs of the firm.  If this sounds like you, we are always interested in hearing from suitably qualified candidates.

Paralegals and Legal Graduates

Gherson LLP has an unrivalled reputation for providing an exceptional training offering to our junior fee earners.

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Paralegals and Legal Graduates

You will have the opportunity to learn from lawyers who are leaders in their fields and will be given access to a year-round training programme made up of in-house, external and digital training sessions, which is available to all staff.

We would love to help paralegals and recent legal graduates with excellent academics and a drive to succeed to develop their career!

Work Experience Placements

If you are interested in undertaking a work experience placement with us whilst you are studying, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer work experience placements for just a few days, or up to a couple of months, depending on availability.
Please send an email with your cover letter and CV to: applications@gherson.co.uk

 

“I went in with no legal experience or legal education, so I was a little apprehensive and nervous on my first day. I had no need to be worried at all, my supervisor, Maria, asked about what I did have experience in and what I was interested in. My tasks were varied and interesting, and I was easily able to bring in my other educational and professional skills, I had the opportunity to write blogs, conduct research, and summarise case law. I always felt supported in my tasks, and never like I couldn’t ask questions or be proactive if I was stuck on something. I was based in the complex immigration team but was able to work alongside the UK immigration team as well, and really enjoyed being able to learn about and experience the different work that each did!

My colleagues were so lovely and welcoming. I found that everyone has been eager to help, answer questions, and check in on how you’re finding your time here. Gherson has an exceptionally social and friendly environment. I’ve really enjoyed my two weeks here, I’m very grateful for the opportunity and the experience as a whole!”

Zoe Olsen-Groome (Intern, March 2024)

Business Support

We offer challenging and rewarding careers in a variety of non-legal support roles within IT, Finance, Marketing, HR, Facilities and Administration.

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Business Support

Our business support roles are key to providing our fee earners with the assistance required to deliver world-class legal advice. We have an underlying sense of pride in who we are and what we do, and our inclusive culture values everyone’s contribution to the success of the Firm.

Core Values

OUR PEOPLE, VALUES AND CULTURE

Our goal is to work with, recruit and retain people who are genuinely committed to providing a first-class service to our clients. We value those with a strong passion for their work, colleagues and the firm, and those who possess a willingness to embrace challenges.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing, enabling you to work in equality with others.

Open Vacancies

2025 internships are now open!

We are excited to announce that applications for our 2025 internships are now open!

Internships are available in three of our departments, International Protection, Dispute Resolution and UK Inbound Immigration. Please read on for more information on the different teams and what the internship may involve.

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2025 internships are now open!

About us

Founded in 1988 by Roger Gherson, Gherson Solicitors LLP was first established as a boutique immigration law firm based in London. Now servicing clients across all areas of immigration, international protection and human rights, white collar crime, sanctions, and civil litigation and arbitration, Gherson LLP’s offices continue to expand across Europe.

With over 35 years of experience, Gherson’s expertise extends from meeting the migration needs of international businesspeople and UK-based companies to litigation in all UK jurisdictions and the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice.

International Protection

Our International Protection team is renowned for the exceptional quality of service they offer on complex high-profile cases in a variety of different areas including Sanctions, Political Asylum, Extradition, Interpol and White-Collar Crime, amongst others.

Tasks during an internship with this team may include:

  • Providing administrative support to fee earners (i.e., assisting with preparation of court bundles, filing, formatting internal compliance documents etc.)
  • Assisting with case-related research and drafting case analysis
  • Collaborating with fee-earners for the preparation of core documents for matters (i.e., media reviews, chronologies, dramatis personae)
  • Assisting with research on court/tribunal related procedures.

Dispute Resolution

Our dispute resolution team specialises in high-profile, cross-border litigation and arbitration, including sanction-related civil litigation, investor-state arbitration and international commercial arbitration. The team represents clients throughout a dispute’s life cycle (using a variety of dispute resolution methods), launching or defending proceedings, whether they are court or arbitration based or related to injunctions and enforcement actions.

  • Conducting research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to ongoing cases.
  • Assisting with general administrative duties such as bundles for court, managing case files, ensuring that important documents are accessible to team members and tracking case developments.
  • Contributing to articles, blogs, or updates for the firm’s website or newsletters.

UK Inbound Immigration

The UK Inbound Immigration team at Gherson is especially well-known for our unparalleled success in securing results on complex, discretionary immigration cases, and those that do not fit squarely inside the rules.

Tasks during an internship with this team may include:

  • Conducting research and drafting articles to be published online in respect of any updates to immigration laws and policies;
  • Providing case management support to fee earners, including drafting visa applications, initial and post-decision advice letters and bundle preparation; and
  • Providing support to fee earners with administrative tasks such as file management and becoming familiar with compliance procedures.

Please make sure to select the placement periods that you would like to be considered for (Easter, Summer 1 or Summer 2), indicating your order of preference if you have selected more than one period. We will try to accommodate your first preference where we can but please note that this will not always be possible.

  • Easter : 31 March to 25 April 2025 (4 weeks)
  • Summer 1 : 16 June to 1 August 2025 (6 weeks)
  • Summer 2 : 4 August to 12 September 2025 (6 weeks)

Applications will be accepted until 31 January 2025 with interviews taking place in February 2025.

Please apply by clicking on the link here

Litigation and Arbitration Solicitor – 8 PQE +

Gherson Solicitors is currently seeking to recruit a Solicitor with around 8-10 years of post-qualification experience to join our expanding Dispute Resolution Team, which focuses on complex and high-value litigation and arbitration, often with an international element, including cases with a sanctions-related component.

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Litigation and Arbitration Solicitor – 8 PQE +

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

We would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

  • 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in a mid/top-market (London or regional) or City disputes resolution practice (or practices), focusing predominantly or solely on civil matters concerning high-value and/ or complex corporate, commercial and financial disputes in the Senior Courts/ UKSC or in international arbitral fora.
  • A strong grasp of the CPR and the Commercial Court Guide,
  • A proven track record of working on complex civil litigation and/or arbitration/international arbitration across their career to date.
  • An ability to handle their own caseload (with supervision), as well as assist on larger matters.

The ideal candidate would also have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Investor State Arbitration
  • International Arbitration
  • Civil fraud
  • Cross-border disputes and/ or the conflict of laws
  • Sanctions and white-collar crime/ investigations matters
  • Conducting litigation in the High Courts
  • Personal finance/ banking matters for high net worth and/ or ultra-high net worth individuals

The skills required for this role will include:

  • Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions.
  • Ability to push your caseload forward with initiative and minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude.
  • A commercial, solution-driven, and client-focused approach.
  • Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent IT skills and effective use of Case Management and Time Recording Systems.
  • Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts, with opponents, experts and with the court.

The candidate must have an excellent (and demonstrable) drafting ability as well as a true commitment to achieving the very best outcome in some of the most difficult circumstances.

Immigration and Human Rights Lawyer (EU Qualified)

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer to work from our London or Brussels office. The role will initially be based in London with the potential for relocation to Brussels. You will be a qualified lawyer in the EU, ideally in Belgium or France, with experience and knowledge of EU immigration law, and a strong interest in international human rights within the context of immigration. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work between London and Brussels, and to be involved in generating and creating new business opportunities.

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Immigration and Human Rights Lawyer (EU Qualified)

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

Main Responsibilities

Knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge of EU immigration law
  • EU inbound immigration routes including Schengen visa applications
  • Irish FBR and Passport applications
  • Drafting in French
  • Working knowledge of legal proceedings before the Belgian or French courts
  • Knowledge of the Refugee convention, and European and International human rights law

Skills

  • Written and spoken fluency in French and English
  • Excellent drafting ability
  • Outstanding knowledge of immigration law and the industry as a whole
  • Must be able to advise, internally and externally, across all areas of EU immigration law
  • Excellent client management and customer care skills
  • Demonstrable ability to lead a team with good organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory and compliance obligations
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience in creating new client relationships
  • High attention to detail

Qualifications

  • Called to the bar in either France or Belgium (preferred
  • EU qualified lawyer (essential)
  • Fluent professional French and English (essential)

White Collar Crime Solicitor – 5+ PQE

Gherson Solicitors is currently seeking to recruit a White Collar Crime Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our expanding White Collar Crime Team. This team focuses on complex and high value matters relating to Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance & Interpol and Criminal Litigation, Regulatory and Investigations, amongst others. The ideal candidate must be able to, and enjoy working with the other experienced members of the other teams in the firm. Given the nature of the firm and the clients, we are looking for a solicitor who is experienced and confident enough to take on difficult and demanding cases, supported by the expertise within the firm and that provided by Counsel.

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White Collar Crime Solicitor – 5+ PQE

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

Previous experience in compliance and anti-money laundering would be ideal as a feature of this role is to support the firm with all compliance and regulatory requirements, and to train and supervise junior team members. Strong commercial and business acumen is an essential skill for this element of the role.

As this is a role for an associate solicitor, we are anticipating applications from candidates who have excellent drafting skills, and a proven ability to deal with clients and their complex legal issues. Standard requirements of being able to use practice management software, having good time management and being fully up to date with all professional regulatory and compliance obligations apply. More importantly however we are looking for solicitor who is passionate about what they do and is determined to achieve the very best outcomes for their clients.

We would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

  1. A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 5 years’ experience in fraud/extradition/financial crime law;
  2. Be able to demonstrate supervisory experience of team of trainee solicitors and paralegals;
  3. Demonstrate successful business development creation.

The ideal candidate would also have experience in some of the following:

  • Outstanding knowledge and demonstrable interest in criminal litigation (with a specific focus on financial crime), asset forfeiture and regulatory matters (experience working at a prosecuting authority or regulating agency would be desirable);
  • Deep practical knowledge and experience in criminal litigation, with experience in financial crime and POCA (an interest in the regulation of cryptoassets and blockchain technology would be desirable);
  • Excellent client management and client care skills, with strong commercial acumen and experience in creating new client relationships;
  • Professional with a pro-active approach;
  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to evidence strong drafting ability;
  • Demonstrable ability to use own initiative and work within a team;
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure;
  • Experience in working within a fast paced, expanding, and dynamic environment, and ability to work overtime and weekends when required;
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory and compliance obligations.

The candidate must have an excellent (and demonstrable) drafting ability as well as a true commitment to achieving the very best outcome in some of the most difficult circumstances.

At Gherson, we value bright, eloquent and highly driven individuals. If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we will give you all the training and support you will need to help you succeed in this enriching role.

Paralegal

We are currently looking for paralegals with excellent academics and at least 6 months relevant experience to support our busy International Protection and Arbitration teams. You will be responsible for the provision of first-class legal support, whilst maintaining a high degree of self-management and initiative.

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Paralegal

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

Main Responsibilities

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to deal efficiently with competing priorities
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent client and customer care and management
  • Integrity
  • Legal compliance

Knowledge

  • International Arbitration (desirable)
  • Home Office procedure (desirable)
  • Human Rights (desirable)

Qualifications

  • Law degree, or conversion,
  • SQE, or
  • LPC

Key Role Outcomes

Communication. Ensure that all correspondence with authorities and clients is dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Understand and uphold the firm and its employees’ obligation of confidentiality to all its clients and matters of the firm.

Client Care and Administration. Create and manage both electronic and hard copy files, and prepare both electronic and hard copy bundles. Ensure that the case management system is used effectively, making sure that the client files are always up to date, and that documents and correspondence is always filed on the same day. Complete client questionnaires, and submission of, all Home Office and Passport Office application forms, as well as all court and tribunal forms and applications.

Drafting. A high level of drafting, under supervision, of all court pleadings, applications and supporting documentation, in addition to letters, legal advice, statements and witness statements.

Meetings. All Home Office/court deadlines are diarised, and appointments at courts, tribunals and all Home Office, Passport Office and OVRO appointments/interviews, routine directions, client and Counsel meetings and conferences are attended. Moderation of and note taking at meetings and calls with clients and external professionals.

Accounts and billing. Maintain up-to-date time recording on all matters. Undertake accounts duties and billing as required and understand the Solicitors Accounts rules.

Business Development. Understand the commercial aspect of the role. Take part in networking events and write blog articles to be published on the Gherson website.

Professionalism. Deputise for other members of the team in their absence, passing urgent and complex issues to senior fee earners for guidance. Ensure that all the firm’s procedures are adhered to including anti-money laundering and KYC compliance, file opening, complaints, and accounts procedures.

Training. Undertake any specific training when required to do so and fulfil a responsibility of professional self-development.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a skilled paralegal, with demonstrable experience in either International Arbitration, Human Rights or litigation against government bodies. You will be a high-energy, can-do individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be a strong team player able to work across several disciplines, and work well with a variety of stakeholders.

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