Working at Aaron & Partners means being part of a team that thrives on challenging, high-impact matters without compromising on your quality of life, in and out of work. We set ambitious goals and help you develop to your full potential, because when we succeed, so do our clients. If you're looking for a career where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Aaron & Partners?
Career Opportunities
We aim to recruit and develop the best lawyers and support staff who are not just technically brilliant in their areas of expertise, but also strive for excellence and continually drive the business forward.
Our Culture
At Aarons, our approach is simple, we hire and retain the best people because great talent drives exceptional service. But we recognise that success isn’t just about work; it’s about balance. We’re committed to making Aarons a great place to be, both in and out of the office.
Realistic Targets, Rewarding Work
We set achievable billing targets, with our standard fee earner billing target being 1,000 hours billed and paid. Our bonus scheme begins to pay out at 80% of that target, with higher rewards for exceeding 100%. Unlike many firms, we don’t expect late nights and weekends as the norm. We believe in working smart, so you can enjoy both your career and your personal time.
Career Growth That’s Built Around You
Your development matters. We offer real career progression, not just a place to clock in and out. At other firms, you may risk being seen as just another resource, here, we invest in you. Our Personal Development Plan includes ongoing mentorship, continuous feedback, and two formal career reviews each year to ensure you're on the right path.
Flexibility & Collaboration
We believe that spending time in the office is key for learning, collaboration, and mentoring, particularly for junior fee earners. But we also support remote work, ensuring you have the flexibility to do your best work in a way that suits you.
Bringing People Together
Work shouldn’t just be about work. Our Social Committee organises everything from our summer and Christmas parties to monthly Friday drinks, paid for by the firm. Once a year, we shut down the office for an afternoon to hold our Annual General Meeting, a mix of firm-wide updates and time to relax with colleagues. We’ve even held our own rowing regatta on the River Dee in Chester, complete with an eight-week training course and a battle for the coveted Aarons Teapot Trophy.
Giving Back
We’re passionate about the arts, partnering with Storyhouse, Theatr Clwyd, and Shropshire Festivals to support creativity in the communities we work and live in. We also take our environmental and social responsibilities seriously, with our team frequently taking part in fundraising initiatives for our nominated charities.
Our Work
Our core practice areas cover the high-quality, commercially focused legal work you’d expect from a top-tier firm. What sets us apart is the caliber of our clients and the fact that we regularly go up against larger firms—proof of the strength and reputation of our work.
Beyond our core practice, we bring exceptional expertise in specialist sectors, advising a national client base. Our PEER team leads on major renewable energy projects, while our logistics expertise includes serving as honorary legal advisers to the UK Warehousing Association. We also work extensively in the food and education sectors and are nationally recognized for our proficiency in mines, minerals, and waste management.
Be Part of a Global Network of Trusted Advisors
As a member of IAG International, a global network of lawyers and accountants, we have strong international connections. Meeting three times a year, this network allows us to support overseas clients with legal needs in England and Wales and ensures our clients receive expert advice in other jurisdictions from people we trust.
Ensuring Organisations Thrive
Our team members don’t just practice law, they shape sectors and industries. Many hold key board positions across various organisations, including high-profile roles at Chester Zoo,Theatr Clwyd and the British Hydropower Association.
Where We Are Based
We have two main offices in Chester and Shrewsbury. Both are excellent places to live and work offering enviable quality of life with first class housing, schools, bars, restaurants and other leisure opportunities. Both Chester and Shrewsbury also enjoy the benefit of being within easy reach of larger centres with excellent transport links. For instance, Chester offers a train to London every hour that will have you in Euston in just over 2 hours.
We also have an office in Altrincham to support businesses and individuals across Greater Manchester in addition to a support office on The Wirral.
All of our offices are strategically placed to provide seamless legal services for businesses and individuals across the region in addition to supporting the growth of our international work.
We work closely with bodies such as the Chambers of Commerce and the LEP in other geographical areas close by, including North Wales and the Wirral.
Our Stories
Nick Clarke - Senior Partner
I joined Aarons on 1st August 1999 as a trainee solicitor having just completed the LPC. In those days they published the LPC results in the Times and 1st August was the day they came out so as I sat in reception waiting to be collected for my induction I checked the results in the copy of the Times that was on the reception coffee table. Fortunately, I passed and avoided what would otherwise have been a pretty embarrassing conversation!
I qualified in September 2001 and became a partner in 2006. I took over running the Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team in 2015 and became senior partner in 2019. Over the years I had numerous opportunities to go elsewhere but never entertained the idea of leaving for long because I realise that at Aarons I had found a pretty rare thing. A place where I always felt valued; where there was a clear path ahead in terms of career progression with no limits on that progression (as has subsequently been proved to be the case); where the work was always high quality; where I was encouraged to think and take responsibility; and where I really liked the people I was working with.
No job is perfect and there are always difficult days or periods in any career. What matters at those times is that you know you have the support of the people around you and that you’re working with nice people. That has always been the case at Aarons.
Now I’m in the privileged position of being involved in the management of the firm, my ambition for everyone that works at Aarons is that everyone has the same experience as I’ve had, feeling valued and supported in your career ambitions.
Rebecca Christian - Family Law Associate Solicitor
I started my career with Aaron and Partners in 1992 fresh from college. Having progressed through various roles in the firm as my career advanced, I commenced studying with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and qualified as a Graduate Member in 2015, specialising in family law.
Working, studying and caring for two young children at the time, of course, had its challenges. However, Aarons were flexible and committed to ensuring that I found the perfect balance between my work, study and childcare commitments to ensure that I succeeded.
I can honestly say that Aarons have been nothing but fully supportive throughout my career development. I have always felt that my career ambitions matter and that I am a valued member of the firm, which continues to push me to strive to reach my goals. I feel extremely lucky to be part of such a fantastic team.
