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Barrister Recruitment Opportunity

  • Location:

    Leeds

  • Sector:

    Legal Services

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits

  • Contact:

    Sam Green KC

  • Contact email:

    sgr@stpaulschambers.com

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    01 July 2026

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions across Chambers, St Pauls Chambers is seeking to recruit new members to join.

Applications are invited from across England and Wales with a minimum of 5 years’ post pupillage experience.  Applicants must hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.

St Pauls Chambers is recognised for its modern, forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence in advocacy, client care, and professional development. We pride ourselves on being approachable, collaborative, and supportive, whilst maintaining the highest professional standards across all areas of practice.

With opportunities across Chambers’ established and expanding areas of work. We are particularly interested in hearing from advocates with experience in one or more of the following:

  • Regulatory and professional discipline
  • Criminal Law

At St Pauls Chambers, we place genuine importance on creating a sustainable and rewarding working environment. Our experienced clerking and administrative teams provide high-quality support to ensure that practices are managed efficiently and workloads remain balanced and commercially viable.

We foster a collegiate culture in which members are encouraged to share ideas, discuss legal developments openly, and support one another professionally.

Applications

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be submitted directly to:

Sam Green KC
Head of Chambers sgr@stpaulschambers.com

St Pauls Chambers

19-20 Park Row

Leeds

LS1 5JF

Applicants should provide a CV together with a brief covering letter outlining their current practice and interest in joining Chambers.

St Pauls Chambers is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fostering a diverse and supportive professional environment.

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