Gateley Plc |

We’re Gateley – a forward‑thinking, straight‑talking legal and professional services group. We bring together legal services, building advisory, leadership consultancy and IP expertise under one roof, which means our people get early exposure to a broad range of work and perspectives. As the UK’s first listed law firm, we do things a little differently – with transparency, shared success and real insight into how our business performs and grows. Starting your career at Gateley means more than learning your role; it means being trusted, supported and encouraged to shape your future from day one, in a business where your contribution is visible and genuinely valued.

Our values define us

The way we behave as a business is captured in our Gateley Team Spirit. These values underpin how we work within Gateley and with the clients, suppliers and professional intermediaries that we work with every day.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: 

Diversity remains a key ambition of our Group, not only in the services that we offer but in the people that we employ and the clients that we work with. We are better advisers to our clients because of the diversity of experiences and skills that our people bring. Diversity is about different perspectives and extends beyond gender and ethnicity, to sexual orientation, gender identity, social mobility, disability, and other challenges that can lead to disadvantage. As a Group which was formed with diversity at its core, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has room to breathe and can bring their whole selves to work. Gateley values the differences that a diverse workforce can bring.

Our Community Groups 

To ensure we create a sense of belonging and a culture where everyone can be themselves, we have created community groups within Gateley to support our people. These internal communities create a safe place of debate where people can learn from each other, educate each other and celebrate our differences.

Ability

Ability is our network group which supports employees with disabilities and raises awareness around neurodiversity. Ability has been established to provide a welcoming, supportive and confidential space for colleagues on issues of disability and raise awareness of disability-related issues across the Group.

Pride

Pride Supports our LGBTQ+ community, raising awareness across our business and collaborating with related external groups and networks. It provides a welcoming, supportive, safe and confidential space for staff affected by sexual orientation and gender identity issues and is a place where they can share experiences, ideas or concerns. 

Unity

Recognises, celebrates, and supports people from different cultures, religions and backgrounds. Unity is all about being comfortable to bring your whole self to work including all the things that make you unique. 

Corporate – advising businesses on mergers & acquisitions, investments, governance and corporate structuring.
Property – one of our biggest groups, covering real estate development, planning, construction and property litigation.
Restructuring – supporting clients through financial distress, restructuring plans, turnaround and insolvency‑related work.
Dispute Resolution / Litigation – commercial disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery and reputation protection.
Employment – advisory, contentious and HR‑focused support for employers.
Banking & Finance – acting for lenders, borrowers and investors on financing transactions.
Private Client – wills, estates, trusts and personal tax planning.
Regulatory & Compliance – helping clients navigate risk, professional regulation and compliance frameworks 

We recruit both graduates and apprentices across the whole group, offering a range of entry points and pathways depending on your interests and career goals. 

Legal 

If you are considering training to become a qualified lawyer, we offer Training Contracts, which are a two‑year structured solicitor training programme with rotations across key legal departments, giving trainees the chance to build core legal skills, work with clients and gain hands‑on experience.

We also offer Graduate- Level Solicitor Apprenticeships, which involve combined working‑and‑learning route to qualification, supported through partnerships such as ULaw.

Our Early Careers legal brochure gives you an insight into what it is like to be a trainee at Gateley Legal. It outlines the application process and explores the various qualification pathways available, providing clear guidance for those considering a career with us. 

Professional Consultancies 

You may be interested to find out more about the opportunities that we have within our professional consultancy businesses. With opportunities as diverse as graduate surveyors, occupational psychologists and tax consultants. These roles suit a wide range of skill sets and personalities and give you the chance to work closely with experts who are leaders in their field. You can find out more about starting your career at Gateley and the different consultancy businesses that make up the Gateley group in our Early Careers Consultancies Brochure. 

Greater Birmingham Chambers Commerce Awards 2026:

• Community Builder – Gateley (shortlisted)
• Workplace Champion – Gateley (shortlisted)

The Times Best Law Firms 2026: 

• Commended for Commercial property – Gateley Legal
• Commended for Insolvency & restructuring – Gateley Legal 

Birmingham Law Society’s 2026 Legal Awards:

• Partner of the Year – Rebecca Sherwin (shortlisted)
• Apprentice of the Year – Madison Timmins (shortlisted)
• Pro Bono Award – Gateley Legal (shortlisted)

Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026:

• Finance Firm of the Year – Gateley Legal (shortlisted)
• Deal of the Year – Gateley Legal (shortlisted)
• Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Firm of the Year – Gateley Legal (shortlisted)

ABP Awards:

• Excellence in Leadership, Teams and Organisational Capability – Kiddy & Partners and RLB (shortlisted)
• Excellence in Career Development & Learning Culture – Kiddy & Partners and PMI (shortlisted)