Company Overview
Company Overview
Company Overview
Founded by John Pritchard in 1987, Legal 500 has evolved from the original clients’ guide to law firms into a leading, data-driven, AI-optimised research platform. We benchmark, inform, and connect legal service providers and users in over 100 countries. Trusted globally, our comprehensive research and unique, proprietary data empower corporate clients to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes. Our expert team analyses extensive data submissions and client feedback to provide unmatched insights into law firms, lawyers, and their clients.
Why Join Our Team
Why Join Our Team
Why Join Our Team
Working with us means being part of a collaborative environment where teamwork and open communication are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to your professional growth, offering ample opportunities for learning and development to help you advance in your career. Our supportive leadership ensures that you have the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed, while our focus on work-life balance means you can thrive both personally and professionally.
We are committed to making the company a place where talented people can enjoy doing their best work.
What's it like to work at Legal 500?
What's it like to work at Legal 500?
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
Legal 500 benefits from a friendly and supportive atmosphere, being a collaborative and rewarding place to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed developing my professional skills here while being empowered to make business-shaping decisions and forge my own career path.
Jasper Dunning
Research and Data Lead
I first joined Legal 500 over 6 and half years ago following the completion of my master’s degree. For me personally, having been at the company for such a substantial amount of time is testament to the sense of community and team-oriented environment there is here. The job involves quite meticulous time management, but the benefit is that there is a great amount of autonomy, opportunities to travel and the managers do really listen and are all very approachable. There is also a good work/life balance here and we consistently have company, as well as team socials that keep the morale high. I continue to really value my time here and am excited for what the future holds for the company!
Poppie Compton
BD Manager
Working at Legal 500 has been a great experience – as someone with a longstanding interest in the US and its eccentricities, working across its legal market, which is so regularly defined by those oddities, is an opportunity I’m very grateful for. I didn’t come to this role with a legal background, so it’s been fascinating to get to grips with the ins and outs of commercial law, and the environment and support I’ve received here have contributed hugely to that learning process. A relaxed, friendly workplace with colleagues always willing to chat (both in the office or at the pub) makes days in the office go by very quickly.
Barnaby Merrill
Editor
Since joining Legal 500 I have worked as a video editor, motions graphics artist, podcast producer, web designer and front-end developer. It has always felt to me that the company champions new ideas and ways of producing content, and my role here has grown and evolved with that.
Andrew McKenzie
Digital product designer
Having joined Legal 500 as a graduate (many moons ago) I stay because of the supportive culture. There really is an immense sense of shared professional pride in our desire to deliver quality products and services - with some fun thrown in for good measure! With strong leadership in place, I see a clear commitment to innovation and many opportunities to grow - making Legal 500 2.0 bigger, better and even more fun to be a part of.
Amy McDermott
BD director
Since joining Legal 500's research team over a decade ago, I've been fortunate enough to rise through the ranks thanks to the myriad of opportunities available. The company has a very supportive culture, and input is welcomed from people at all stages of their careers. I also really value the friendships I've made and the strong bonds that I've forged at Legal 500.
Ella Marshall
Research Director
I enjoy working with a team with a wide range of skill sets and learning from them. The culture at Legal 500 is a friendly one and everyone is very supportive, and that helps to motivate you to work hard. My managers have always been very kind, patient and supportive. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and ideas for improvement are always taken on board.
Faith Williams
Marketing Assistant
The Legal 500 provides the ideal environment to build one’s career, in the service of providing market-leading coverage for legal professionals and their clients alike. With excellent mentorship and friendly and supportive colleagues, I have been given the opportunity to succeed and unlock my potential - at the Legal 500, the possibilities are limitless!
Mike De Luca
Editor
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