The way we work

Smart working

We are a firm that thrives when we spend time together collaborating and being collegiate, and colleagues can experience the benefits of being back in the office on a regular basis, balanced with spending some time working from home. We give colleagues the choice of where they work, guided by our values and Smart working principles.

Meeting client needs

Consider how and where you are best placed to do this.

Collaborating

Agree the best place to achieve goals.

Being effective

Use flexibility to be effective and productive.

Sense of identity

Maintain our collective identity.

Training and mentoring

Support new and junior colleagues.

Wellbeing

Consider your wellbeing.

Considering others

Be mindful of your colleagues.

Working at Brodies: a smarter way of working

"Smart working is all about finding the best time and place to get work done, while meeting the needs of our clients, the firm, our team and ourselves."

Damien Behan, Innovation & Technology Director

Working at Brodies: a smarter way of working

Flexible working

We are committed to ensuring that all colleagues achieve a good work-life balance and are treated fairly and consistently when they request a change to their work pattern. One in five of our colleagues enjoy flexible working and we have a variety of different patterns across the firm helping colleagues enjoy life outside of work and supporting them in meeting commitments. We welcome and encourage applicants who are interested in flexible working to have an open discussion with us in the early stages of their recruitment journey. Colleagues who may wish to change their work pattern during their employment are encouraged to submit flexible working proposals for consideration at any stage of their career journey.

Flexible working has been a massive breath of fresh air for me. There are so many benefits, whether that is heading off with friends/family/my husband for a mini break, or managing to socialise AND relax on a weekend. It's great having the choice and flexibility. It also means a lot knowing that I have an employer that recognises the importance of work/life balance.

Fiona Donkin, IT Training Manager

Flexible working at Brodies has allowed me to have a good work/life balance with my young family.

Fiona Munro, Senior Business Development Manager

Dress for your day

At Brodies, it is important that all our colleagues feel empowered and engaged at work. We want everyone to feel comfortable and able to do their best work in the office environment, and therefore we offer a flexible and relaxed 'business casual' dress code.

We want our colleagues 'to dress for their day', which means they can consider their day ahead and dress appropriately for what is in their diary on that particular day. Allowing colleagues to take control of how they dress for work and represent the Brodies brand is one of the ways we put decision making into their hands.