Who We Are
Spencer West is a leading full‑service international law firm, built around a values‑led and modern approach to legal practice. We advise businesses and individuals across jurisdictions, combining technical excellence with commercial insight and a genuinely collaborative culture. Our core values of collaboration, entrepreneurship and excellence underpin everything we do. We are proud to be globally connected and locally invested, with an international community of 360+ partners working seamlessly across borders while remaining culturally aware and actively engaged in the local communities in which we operate.
Opportunity
Spencer West is growing, and we are keen to welcome high‑calibre lawyers into our collaborative international practice in Germany. Whether you are an established sole practitioner or leading an existing team, we set you up for success with a supportive firm infrastructure, covering practice management, support with accounts and marketing, and office facilities across our international network.
Run and grow your own practice within a supportive international firm
Work in a modern, flexible way, with autonomy over where, when and how you work
Benefit from a strong referral culture and cross‑border collaboration
Be rewarded transparently for the work you do and the business you generate
What We Look For
We are interested in speaking with senior lawyers who share our values and want to practise law differently.
Legal Expertise
You will be a recognised expert in your field, typically with a minimum of 8 years’ post‑qualification experience. Partners come from leading City, national and international firms, senior in‑house roles, and established boutique or independent practices. Spencer West is consistently recognised in legal directories, reflecting the firm’s depth of expertise and commitment to excellence.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
You will have the ambition and growth mindset to run your own practice. This may be as an individual practitioner or with a view to building and growing a team.
Client‑Centric
You will have an established or developing client following and a commitment to building long‑term client relationships and growing your practice.
Collaborative Approach
You value working alongside like‑minded colleagues, sharing opportunities and contributing to a supportive international community.
Essential Requirements
An active practising certificate/ licence to practice law with no restrictions
Willingness to operate on a self‑employed basis
Fluent in English
Recruitment Process
Introductory video call with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
First meeting with a member of the senior management team in the relevant jurisdiction.
Second meeting with another member of the management team or with a colleague from a relevant location or practice area.
Background checks are conducted.
Onboarding & training on our systems and meeting various members of our support team (including marketing, accounts and technology).
(Meetings may be held virtually or in person, depending on candidate location & availability.)
If you are looking for a firm that allows you to practise at the highest level, grow your business, and work on your own terms, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV online to be considered.
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