Real growth & development
Inclusive, human culture
Meaningful benefits
Scottish roots with international reach
Two things make us tick: delivering results and being easy to deal with.
Burness Paull is a leading independent law firm in Scotland advising clients in Scotland, across the UK and internationally – and we’re growing.
We’re doing this by attracting the best talent, investing in our people, expanding in key industry sectors, strengthening relationships with clients – and continuing to make Burness Paull a great place to work.
The firm is adding capabilities to support our clients’ ambitions – this includes strengthening legal practice areas and strengthening our Business Services functions, which are integral to delivering a fantastic service to clients.
We’re not perfect. But we believe in always trying to be better.
INDEPENDENT
Our independence means we have complete license to shape the culture of the firm. It gives us the ability to support our clients, our people, our communities and the environment in ways that deliver genuine value.
PERSONABLE
A distinct people quality. We are talented and high-performing, but always down-to-earth, unpretentious and a pleasure to work with.
ADAPTABLE
Always open to new ways of working that best serve our clients and people, we are a firm that always seeks to go above and beyond – not just offer the same old answers.
CONNECTED
We’re not just connected internationally, we use technology and the partnerships we have formed across industry sectors and communities to ensure we have our fingers on the pulse at all levels.
We’re not just legal people. We’re people people.
“Our ethos sounds like a simple recipe, but striking this balance with more than 550 outstanding individuals working across jurisdictions is very demanding. That’s why we invest heavily in talent, training and people development.
“I believe it’s a culture that celebrates individuality, sustainability and openness, where genuine advice and relationships are championed, an environment in which everyone is able to do their best work.
“This is how we maximise the potential of everyone, by using our individuality and diversity as strengths – values which are at the very heart of shaping how we do business.
“That’s why summing up our ethos is so valuable – it is a key ingredient binding us together and keeping us all on the same page and generating values worth shouting about. We should all feel proud that now and for the future the firm sees them at its core.”
Tamar Tammes - Managing Partner
We believe in hard work. We also believe a little fun never hurt anybody.
Our family policies and hybrid working options are key to our flexible working framework. Our policies support all family structures and help employees excel at work by helping with their personal needs.
Our policies include:
- Parental Leave
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Carer's Leave
- Flexible Leave
- Adoption Leave
From day one, you’ll have access to these policies, which are regularly updated with input from our BeProud and BeValued employee networks to reflect best practices.
We recognise everyone has unique needs and requirements. Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that are tailored to diverse lifestyles, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities, mental health issues, and neurodivergent conditions.
FAQs
We are a highly professional but also a truly individual top tier firm.
Progression comes from capability and performance. As your experience grows, so does your involvement in more complex work, deeper client relationships, and greater responsibility across matters.
We have high expectations, and we’re constantly striving to exceed them. While high performance is essential, we also believe you should enjoy your work. That’s why we place such high importance on culture, engagement and giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
Equal = equal
To us, respect and inclusion are about recognising that everyone is different and creating a business that values those differences.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and the promotion of a workplace culture where all our people can succeed.
We are proud that ‘inclusivity’ was the top-rated factor in our 2021 internal engagement survey, but it’s important to us that we don’t stop there and that we continue to make Burness Paull a welcoming and inclusive place for all.