Working with US
At the centre of our ethos is our committment to treat clients fairly, act with integrity and add real value. To achieve this, we consistently seek to ensure our team is made up of people who are not just technically excellent, but also personable and emotionally intelligent.
BDBF is a dynamic business, with a collegiate atmosphere. We all stem from different backgrounds, but share the same goals: to make BDBF a great place to work and to make a real difference for our clients.
If the above appeals to you, please take a look at our current vacancies (below).
Current vacancies
PRACTICE MANAGER
BDBF is an entrepreneurial and thriving law firm that has, within its 6.5 year existence become a leader in its field in advising senior executives and advising businesses on disputes involving employment law.
The Practice Manager is the firm’s operational backbone. The role requires a demandingly diverse mix of skills ranging from people management and marketing to finance, facilities and administration. Responsible for the seamless daily running of the practice, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves, autonomous yet collaborative role that requires commercial awareness, initiative and excellent co-ordination and communication skills.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 5 days a week in the firm’s City of London office.
Application is by email to arpitadutt@bdbf.co.uk with a CV detailing your experience and a covering letter explaining why you would be perfect for the role.
0-2 YEAR PQE SOLICITOR
We are seeking a 0-2 year PQE solicitor from a leading or well known employment practice be part of the successful growth of BDBF.
You will need to have an outgoing nature and be adept at handling high-value contentious work, and severance negotiations predominantly for senior individuals who will comprise 65-70% of your work at BDBF. You will also need to have experience of advising employer clients.
Some experience acting for employees is preferred and a real desire to do a sizeable amount of work for individuals is a must.
You must have a commercial approach, but also an ability to empathise with clients in difficult situations.
You must be willing to play your part in growing the business, contribute ideas for growth and business development, be articulate, personable, and social media savvy.
Selection
Apply with a CV and a covering letter to pollyrodway@bdbf.co.uk detailing why you would like to work for BDBF.
There will be a three-stage interview process with selection out at each stage: initial meeting with a partner, technical interview with 2 partners, informal meeting with other partners and team members.
For further information please see the combined Job/Person Specification.