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Where responsibility comes early and standards stay high


If you’re intellectually curious, meticulous in your approach, and looking to tackle complex matters for ambitious clients Macfarlanes offers a distinctive next step in your career. 

We seek lawyers who can bring creative, commercial solutions, work collaboratively and offer a diversity of thought, underpinned by strong academic credentials. In return you will get to take on responsibility in a supportive environment.

So much of our work has an international dimension – it’s about solving complex cross-border problems with the right people around the table.

Pinar Celebi

Partner

Pinar joined as a Senior Associate and was promoted to Partner in 2025. 


Why choose Macfarlanes?

You’ll work closely with Partners and gain client exposure advising some of the world’s most successful businesses and business leaders across the full range of private capital, corporate and disputes matters, as well as on their private affairs.

Most of our work has an international dimension meaning you’ll regularly collaborate across borders with other leading law firms.

Macfarlanes is a supportive environment that encourages your professional development. You’ll know what’s expected of you and will be helped to progress, benefiting from a comprehensive technical and skills-based training programme that places a strong emphasis on mentoring across all levels at the firm.

We offer market-competitive salaries and individual performance bonuses. 

Find out more about life at Macfarlanes and the benefits on offer.

Get in touch

If you’d like to learn more about opportunities at Macfarlanes for experience lawyers, get in touch with our recruitment team