Time to step up.

Established in the US, with London our second-largest office, we are an elite global law firm and industry experts, known primarily for the quality of our lawyers and for exceptional client service. Our lawyers work on the most complex and sophisticated matters, taking responsibility from the start, pushing limits and developing creative solutions for our clients’ most challenging legal problems.

Why Weil?

James Harvey is a partner in our Private Equity practice, and our Trainee Principal. See what he thinks separates being a trainee at Weil from anywhere else and what we look for in our trainees.

How We Work

Speak up. Rise to the challenge.

Whether we are closing a multi-billion-pound deal or saving a business close to insolvency, it’s all hands on deck. You’ll be given the opportunities to speak up and help solve our clients’ most challenging legal problems. The calibre and quality of our work and the opportunities you will be presented with means you’ll quickly develop exceptional skills and progress in your career. But it’s up to you to seize these opportunities. We expect our trainees to be determined, resilient and driven by their desire to become exceptional lawyers. To take their seat, work hard and excel.

Exceptional service for exceptional clients.

Our lawyers have to be extraordinary to deliver the level of advice our clients expect as the largest, most high-profile businesses when they face their most complex issues. At Weil, you’ll get constant exposure to the highest calibre of work and become an integral member of the team. The trust we have in our trainees, their capabilities and their curiosity are critical to their success. We create the opportunities, but it’s your responsibility to take the initiative, be proactive and make the most of them.

We challenge each other to be our best.

We take pride in our dedication to building a culture where peers work together and motivate each other to excel. Even when things get hard, your supervisors and colleagues will be by your side. We’re team players and collaborators, making sure that everyone has the support from us, and from each other, to become the best.

We champion our people.

We celebrate our people and invest in them, not just as lawyers, but as individuals with their own skills, interests, outlooks and values. We’re constantly growing and learning as an organisation, and we will support your growth and provide opportunities for continuous learning.

Supporting your growth

Accelerate your career. Realise your potential.

At Weil, you will be challenged and truly experience what it takes to be an extraordinary lawyer. Here, you can be trusted to step forward and make your mark. If you join us, the journey won’t be linear; there’ll be high expectations, accelerated progression and hard work. But it doesn’t come without support, growth and opportunity.

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