Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years experience) to join it click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years experience) to join it click apply for full job details
Barrister Pupillage - 8DB Application Deadline: 22 January 2026 Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel) Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Remote - England and Wales Description 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings ("8DB") and DAC Beachcroft LLP take pride in offering an innovative employed pupillage experience with the development, growth and wellbeing of the pupils at the heart of our pupillage program. Pupils can expect to work alongside experienced practitioners across multiple practice areas. Working in association with a leading international law firm, 8DB provides pupils with unparalleled access to market leaders and litigation specialists in order to provide a challenging and rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. This collaborative approach ensures that pupils are supported at every stage of their pupillage. This support is both emotional and professional, with pupils having the benefit of the facilities and resources available to the DACB Group as well as the collegiate atmosphere engendered by the 8DB team. This position is flexible on location and we welcome applications from candidates nationwide. Given our firms' flexible working policy location will not be a restricting factor to applications. Barristers will be able to choose if they wish to work fully remotely or in a hybrid way. Successful applicants are offered a one-year fixed-term employment contract for the duration of their pupillage. This contract provides Pupils with a fixed annual salary, paid pro rata, on a monthly basis in arrears by way of direct transfer to the successful applicant's bank account. A pay slip will be provided each month setting out the details of gross pay, statutory and voluntary deductions and net pay. Financial and Other Support Available Pupils have the benefit of the legal and financial protections to be expected from a contract of employment, including applicable notice periods and underlying employment policies. Accordingly the following expenses are all covered by DACB Group and will be paid for in advance (or, in the unusual event that this is not possible, reimbursed following initial outlay by the Pupil) in line with the Business Travel and Expense Policy: Reasonably incurred professional membership fees including practising certificate fees; Compulsory pupillage training courses; Travel, accommodation and sustenance expenses reasonably incurred in accordance with the DACB Group's Business Travel and Expenses policy. All IT hardware and IT support is provided at no cost to the Pupil. Areas of Practice: 8DB cover a wide array of practice areas, such as: Personal Injury and Civil Litigation, Inquests and Public Law, Costs and Litigation Funding and Property Litigation. Pupils will be encouraged to experience all available practice areas of their supervisors, other members of our integrated chambers, and of the wider organisation. On completion of pupillage, you will have ownership of your practice development under the guidance of the clerking team and your supervisors. Equality Diversity and Inclusion 8DB adopts and adheres to the Diversity policy of the DACB Group, the updated version of which is located on the intranet and can be accessed by Pupils on commencement of their Pupillage. 8DB is also committed to fair and open recruitment and has committed to anonymised recruitment. Candidates names, educational institutions, and employer details will all be redacted. We seek to identify the best possible candidates for an employed pupillage within our organization, whilst making every effort to remove any unconscious bias from our application process. Diversity data will be retained for Pupils and reviewed periodically, and a record kept of any action taken following such review. The Pupillage Committee and all Pupil Supervisors have attended equality and diversity training and fair recruitment and selection training. How to apply and important dates Application process: Applications for our 8DB Pupillages are open from 5 January 2026 until 22 January 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date above and applicants will receive an outcome once we have finished reviewing all applications. Please complete the application form at the bottom of this advertisement, ensuring you cover the following sections: Academic record (from A-Levels through to Undergrad/Post-Grad) - subject/course name and grades required Experience and employment - dates and brief description of the experience required Supporting application questions Essay (600 words max) We highly recommend preparing all your application answers before starting your final application submission to ensure a smooth process, as applications cannot be saved whilst completing the form. You can preview the application form by clicking 'Apply Now'. PLEASE NOTE: For the Essay section, you will need to complete your response as a separate document (MS Word or PDF) and upload it as an attachment to your application. Interview process: We will hold our first round interviews during the week commencing on 09 March 2026 and these interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. We will then hold our second round interviews during the week commencing on 20 April 2026. These interviews will be held in person.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Barrister Pupillage - 8DB Application Deadline: 22 January 2026 Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel) Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Remote - England and Wales Description 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings ("8DB") and DAC Beachcroft LLP take pride in offering an innovative employed pupillage experience with the development, growth and wellbeing of the pupils at the heart of our pupillage program. Pupils can expect to work alongside experienced practitioners across multiple practice areas. Working in association with a leading international law firm, 8DB provides pupils with unparalleled access to market leaders and litigation specialists in order to provide a challenging and rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. This collaborative approach ensures that pupils are supported at every stage of their pupillage. This support is both emotional and professional, with pupils having the benefit of the facilities and resources available to the DACB Group as well as the collegiate atmosphere engendered by the 8DB team. This position is flexible on location and we welcome applications from candidates nationwide. Given our firms' flexible working policy location will not be a restricting factor to applications. Barristers will be able to choose if they wish to work fully remotely or in a hybrid way. Successful applicants are offered a one-year fixed-term employment contract for the duration of their pupillage. This contract provides Pupils with a fixed annual salary, paid pro rata, on a monthly basis in arrears by way of direct transfer to the successful applicant's bank account. A pay slip will be provided each month setting out the details of gross pay, statutory and voluntary deductions and net pay. Financial and Other Support Available Pupils have the benefit of the legal and financial protections to be expected from a contract of employment, including applicable notice periods and underlying employment policies. Accordingly the following expenses are all covered by DACB Group and will be paid for in advance (or, in the unusual event that this is not possible, reimbursed following initial outlay by the Pupil) in line with the Business Travel and Expense Policy: Reasonably incurred professional membership fees including practising certificate fees; Compulsory pupillage training courses; Travel, accommodation and sustenance expenses reasonably incurred in accordance with the DACB Group's Business Travel and Expenses policy. All IT hardware and IT support is provided at no cost to the Pupil. Areas of Practice: 8DB cover a wide array of practice areas, such as: Personal Injury and Civil Litigation, Inquests and Public Law, Costs and Litigation Funding and Property Litigation. Pupils will be encouraged to experience all available practice areas of their supervisors, other members of our integrated chambers, and of the wider organisation. On completion of pupillage, you will have ownership of your practice development under the guidance of the clerking team and your supervisors. Equality Diversity and Inclusion 8DB adopts and adheres to the Diversity policy of the DACB Group, the updated version of which is located on the intranet and can be accessed by Pupils on commencement of their Pupillage. 8DB is also committed to fair and open recruitment and has committed to anonymised recruitment. Candidates names, educational institutions, and employer details will all be redacted. We seek to identify the best possible candidates for an employed pupillage within our organization, whilst making every effort to remove any unconscious bias from our application process. Diversity data will be retained for Pupils and reviewed periodically, and a record kept of any action taken following such review. The Pupillage Committee and all Pupil Supervisors have attended equality and diversity training and fair recruitment and selection training. How to apply and important dates Application process: Applications for our 8DB Pupillages are open from 5 January 2026 until 22 January 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date above and applicants will receive an outcome once we have finished reviewing all applications. Please complete the application form at the bottom of this advertisement, ensuring you cover the following sections: Academic record (from A-Levels through to Undergrad/Post-Grad) - subject/course name and grades required Experience and employment - dates and brief description of the experience required Supporting application questions Essay (600 words max) We highly recommend preparing all your application answers before starting your final application submission to ensure a smooth process, as applications cannot be saved whilst completing the form. You can preview the application form by clicking 'Apply Now'. PLEASE NOTE: For the Essay section, you will need to complete your response as a separate document (MS Word or PDF) and upload it as an attachment to your application. Interview process: We will hold our first round interviews during the week commencing on 09 March 2026 and these interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. We will then hold our second round interviews during the week commencing on 20 April 2026. These interviews will be held in person.
Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years experience) to join it click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years experience) to join it click apply for full job details
Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years' experience) to join its established Criminal Practice team. This is a fast-paced role with shared responsibility for day-to-day practice management, client handling, fee negotiation and business development. The role can be based in either Birmingham or Oxford. Working closely with the Senior Criminal Clerk and wider team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a group of members, including those based in Oxford, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Criminal Practice. Key Responsibilities Managing practices and diaries of criminal barristers - effective work allocation and diary management. Key contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability. Negotiating and agreeing fees. Effective fixing and managing of criminal matters. Supporting members' professional development - practice reviews/guidance Business development initiatives, client relationship management. Key Skills and Experience Experience gained as a criminal clerk/similar position within a barristers' chambers. Strong knowledge of criminal practice, court listing procedures and relevant funding arrangements (including legal aid). Confident fee negotiation skills and excellent commercial awareness. Highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities under pressure. Professional, personable and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships with members and clients. A proactive team player with a commitment to delivering an outstanding service To Apply: Send your CV to GRL Legal. Initial interviews for suitable candidates will be taking place immediately. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026 .
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Our client, Cornwall Street Barristers, is a leading multi-disciplinary Common Law set with offices in Birmingham, Oxford and Maidstone, recognised nationally for its work across criminal, civil, family, commercial and military law, and for delivering a high-quality, responsive clerking service. Chambers is now seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (ideally circa 5 plus years' experience) to join its established Criminal Practice team. This is a fast-paced role with shared responsibility for day-to-day practice management, client handling, fee negotiation and business development. The role can be based in either Birmingham or Oxford. Working closely with the Senior Criminal Clerk and wider team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a group of members, including those based in Oxford, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Criminal Practice. Key Responsibilities Managing practices and diaries of criminal barristers - effective work allocation and diary management. Key contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability. Negotiating and agreeing fees. Effective fixing and managing of criminal matters. Supporting members' professional development - practice reviews/guidance Business development initiatives, client relationship management. Key Skills and Experience Experience gained as a criminal clerk/similar position within a barristers' chambers. Strong knowledge of criminal practice, court listing procedures and relevant funding arrangements (including legal aid). Confident fee negotiation skills and excellent commercial awareness. Highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities under pressure. Professional, personable and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships with members and clients. A proactive team player with a commitment to delivering an outstanding service To Apply: Send your CV to GRL Legal. Initial interviews for suitable candidates will be taking place immediately. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026 .
Barrister Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Remote - England and Wales Description 8DB, the integrated barristers chambers within the DAC Beachcroft group, was founded and developed by the industry leading barristers for the in-house advocacy model. The aim of the team is simple: to bring the services of the Bar to our clients via a streamlined and quality service. Our team of barristers and advocates, centrally clerked, work with both internal and external clients to deliver the advisory, drafting and advocacy they might otherwise instruct chambers for. Our barristers have different expertise, but collectively their practices include: Personal Injury Credit Hire Clinical negligence Occupational health / disease Property Litigation Inquests & Regulatory Motor Fraud / Casualty Fraud Alternative Dispute Resolution Costs Employment This position is flexible on location and we welcome applications from candidates nationwide. Given our firms' flexible working policy location will not be a restricting factor to applications. Barristers will be able to choose if they wish to work fully remotely or in a hybrid way. What you will do? Primarily acting as counsel for clients in general civil litigation claims. Providing a full and tailored client service from start to finish. Providing support and guidance for other barristers with similar practice areas in a collegiate manner. Who you are We are looking for the right person to fit with our business and vision for the employed Bar of the future. You will be innovative, creative and forward thinking, in both how you conduct yourself as a barrister but perhaps more importantly how you shape your professional outlook. The years you have been practicing is not as important as the experience you have gained along the way. We would like for you to have a keen interest in training and development of others and to ensure working within a team environment working for common goals. What's in it for you? High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Barrister Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Remote - England and Wales Description 8DB, the integrated barristers chambers within the DAC Beachcroft group, was founded and developed by the industry leading barristers for the in-house advocacy model. The aim of the team is simple: to bring the services of the Bar to our clients via a streamlined and quality service. Our team of barristers and advocates, centrally clerked, work with both internal and external clients to deliver the advisory, drafting and advocacy they might otherwise instruct chambers for. Our barristers have different expertise, but collectively their practices include: Personal Injury Credit Hire Clinical negligence Occupational health / disease Property Litigation Inquests & Regulatory Motor Fraud / Casualty Fraud Alternative Dispute Resolution Costs Employment This position is flexible on location and we welcome applications from candidates nationwide. Given our firms' flexible working policy location will not be a restricting factor to applications. Barristers will be able to choose if they wish to work fully remotely or in a hybrid way. What you will do? Primarily acting as counsel for clients in general civil litigation claims. Providing a full and tailored client service from start to finish. Providing support and guidance for other barristers with similar practice areas in a collegiate manner. Who you are We are looking for the right person to fit with our business and vision for the employed Bar of the future. You will be innovative, creative and forward thinking, in both how you conduct yourself as a barrister but perhaps more importantly how you shape your professional outlook. The years you have been practicing is not as important as the experience you have gained along the way. We would like for you to have a keen interest in training and development of others and to ensure working within a team environment working for common goals. What's in it for you? High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Our client is a London-based leading multi-practice Barristers' Chambers whose Members specialise in providing high quality advocacy and advice in asset forfeiture, criminal, business crime, civil, extradition, family and regulatory law. Chambers is seeking to appoint an experienced Marketing Executive to join their forward-thinking and friendly team. This newly created role will work closely with the Marketing and Business Development Manager and the Chambers Director. The successful candidate will bring knowledge, skills and capacity to the day-to-day running of Chambers' marketing initiatives, events, and social media activities. Reporting to the Marketing and Business Development Manager, this is an important role, which requires a creative, organised and proactive candidate who will work within a small marketing team, collaborating with Chambers' clerking teams and barristers to create the most effective marketing platform possible. Duties include, but are not limited to: Social media management - LinkedIn, X & YouTube Digital marketing campaigns Running marketing campaigns from start to finish Webinars & In-person Events Legal Directories management (Legal 500 / Chambers & Partners) General Administration that comes with a chambers marketing role Person Specification Previous experience (minimum 5 years) in a marketing position within a similar legal services or professional services environment Experience in events management AI experience highly desirable The candidate will need to be proactive, flexible, extremely organised and have a positive attitude. Attention to detail is essential, as well as the ability to manage their time when working under pressure to meet conflicting deadlines and juggle multiple projects and tasks. Ability to bring a project to a close. Working within a small team environment - that is friendly and supportive. The right candidate can add value and innovate in this role. New ideas are welcome and there will be room for growth and progression. To apply for this position, please forward your CV to GRL Legal. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026 . Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector.
Dec 22, 2025
Full time
Our client is a London-based leading multi-practice Barristers' Chambers whose Members specialise in providing high quality advocacy and advice in asset forfeiture, criminal, business crime, civil, extradition, family and regulatory law. Chambers is seeking to appoint an experienced Marketing Executive to join their forward-thinking and friendly team. This newly created role will work closely with the Marketing and Business Development Manager and the Chambers Director. The successful candidate will bring knowledge, skills and capacity to the day-to-day running of Chambers' marketing initiatives, events, and social media activities. Reporting to the Marketing and Business Development Manager, this is an important role, which requires a creative, organised and proactive candidate who will work within a small marketing team, collaborating with Chambers' clerking teams and barristers to create the most effective marketing platform possible. Duties include, but are not limited to: Social media management - LinkedIn, X & YouTube Digital marketing campaigns Running marketing campaigns from start to finish Webinars & In-person Events Legal Directories management (Legal 500 / Chambers & Partners) General Administration that comes with a chambers marketing role Person Specification Previous experience (minimum 5 years) in a marketing position within a similar legal services or professional services environment Experience in events management AI experience highly desirable The candidate will need to be proactive, flexible, extremely organised and have a positive attitude. Attention to detail is essential, as well as the ability to manage their time when working under pressure to meet conflicting deadlines and juggle multiple projects and tasks. Ability to bring a project to a close. Working within a small team environment - that is friendly and supportive. The right candidate can add value and innovate in this role. New ideas are welcome and there will be room for growth and progression. To apply for this position, please forward your CV to GRL Legal. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026 . Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector.
