About Us
Around 350 lawyers work in our London office, on some of the most complex, high value and high-profile matters in Europe. Within a month, you’ll be heavily involved in real deals and cases with them, not just listening and learning but relied upon to make a valuable contribution.
Our Location
Kirkland London is located in the Gherkin, perhaps the most distinctive building on the city’s horizon with an international reputation that’s synonymous with ours.
Your Application
Our work is demanding, challenging, thrilling, high-profile and involves extremely talented clients from businesses in all industries and sectors. Working in this environment will stretch your intellect and make you more than just a lawyer.
Meet The People
Graduate Recruitment Partners
Sarah Jordan and Andrej WolfTrainees at Kirkland seize the opportunity to take ownership of every task and make things happen for their clients and team. We reward them with real responsibility.
Training Principal
Rajinder BassiOur small trainee intake each year gives us the freedom to run a less rigid training programme than most big firms.
Trainee
Tilly KersleyThis is a meritocratic firm, where trainees aren’t limited by a fixed view of what trainees can do.
Corporate Associate
Holly DonovanAs a trainee you’re exposed to interesting projects and collaborate on deals involving household names.
Finance Associate
Sam SherwoodI joined Kirkland having trained at another law firm. I was attracted by the big deals and the truly international nature of the work.
