At 3PB, we provide a first class advocacy and legal service to a wide range of clients, both in the UK and abroad. Our barristers are recognised as experts in their areas of law, many sitting as part time judges and on professional disciplinary bodies, and our clients include firms of solicitors, commercial organisations, the CPS, government departments, local authorities and individuals.
With over 250 barristers working across a broad spectrum of legal specialisms, our clients can expect the most appropriate level of advice and representation for their specific issue. To maintain our good reputation for high-quality legal advice – and to meet our ambitions for growth – we welcome opportunities to speak to potential new members at any time. Please contact Chief Executive by email or on 020 7583 8055 for an informal initial discussion in confidence. Click here to download our tenancy application form.
Download Tenancy Application Form
Prospective new members should either contact Simon Astill or complete and return the tenancy application form which can be downloaded below.
3PB is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. Please see our Equality and Diversity policy for further information.
3PB Chief Executive Simon Astill talks about why 3PB is a natural home for ambitious barristers who want to further their careers
Barrister Vacancies
6 Positions Available
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Employment and Discrimination barristers sought
- Employment and Discrimination
- Established practitioners
- All
- Russell Porter email or 07808 137904 and Karen Moss email or 07919 440135
Job Description
The Employment and Discrimination Group at 3PB invites applications from established practitioners to join our highly regarded team
Due to an ongoing increase in demand for our services, we are looking to recruit members of all seniorities, to be based from any of our six locations. We receive instructions from many of the UK’s leading law firms and provide consistently high quality advice and advocacy for both individuals, public bodies and companies (including many household names). We are consistently recognised for the knowledgeable, expert and pragmatic approach that we take to employment law issues, while building friendly, long-term relationships with our clients. Our team and our individual barristers are consistently ranked in the leading legal directories in London, the South East, the Western circuit and the Midlands circuit, and we are described as the ‘go-to barristers’ chambers’ that is able to deliver "a broad range of technically excellent lawyers across all levels of experience’.
Aside from the high quality of work we can provide, you would also be supported by an excellent clerking team which is described by the directories as: ‘Second to none. The level of service is unparalleled and the clerks are proactive, efficient and dedicated to meeting client needs’. With Chambers Director Russell Porter at the helm, we can offer you unparalleled flexibility, and the support you need to build the career you want.
3PB only charges fees on receipts, with no monthly base rent or hidden charges such as room rent or fees on judicial sittings. Our set also boasts an exceptional parental leave policy for all members. With regular group meetings, strategy days and internal social events, you will feel part of an ambitious and progressive team which is collegiate, friendly and welcoming.
For further information about what your practice could look like at 3PB, please see the following link for our team members, areas of expertise, recent news and articles, and directory rankings: 3PB Employment
If you would like to find out more about life at 3PB, please contact our Head of Group, Karen Moss by email, or Chambers Director Russell Porter here.
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Third six pupil vacancies at 3PB Barristers - Crime
- Crime Law
- Probationary tenant / third six pupil
- Winchester and/or Bournemouth
- Stuart Pringle email or 01962 868 884
Job Description
‘Third sixers’ needed to join our growing Criminal Law group.
We are offering an exciting opportunity in our busy criminal law group for barristers on the Western Circuit based in Winchester or Bournemouth looking to undertake a probationary tenancy (third six) with a leading chambers.
You’ll be hands-on undertaking a wide range of work from the outset and be in the company of a thriving group of dedicated barristers and practice managers We’ll work with you to develop a career plan that supports your goals starting with securing tenancy at 3PB; as well as supporting your longer term pathway at the Bar and beyond.
You’ll be supported every step of the way by a highly experienced and capable team of practice managers and professional staff. Tenancy offers competitive rent, a supportive environment and clear opportunities for progression.
Chambers is committed to providing our clients with high quality, specialist legal services through barristers with the highest reputation for advocacy, knowledge and professional standards and we are looking for candidates who will uphold these core values.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Chambers operates an Equal Opportunities policy and adheres to the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar.
For further information or an informal discussion, in confidence, please contact Stuart Pringle
For more information about Chambers, including our Pupillage Policy and for details about 3PB's crime group at www.3pb.co.uk
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Birmingham-based commercial and property barristers sought
- Commercial, property
- All levels
- Birmingham
- Sam Collins or Seb Oram
Job Description
3PB Barristers seeks junior and more established practitioners to join its thriving and successful Birmingham office, after a surge in new instructions for its commercial disputes, property and housing litigation barristers.
3PB receives instructions from many of the UK’s leading law firms, consistently providing high-quality advice and advocacy services for both individuals and companies (including many household company names).
Our clerks in Birmingham are led by Russell Porter, Chambers Director, and Sam Collins, Practice Director, with Russell described in the legal directories as 'superb in going over and above’ and ‘first class’, ‘pro-active and supportive’ and Sam as ‘incredible at their job’ and ‘excellent: friendly, responsive and understands client needs’. Our clients praise us as a ‘good proactive chambers – seeking to provide stronger embedded relationships, [with a] cost-effective and pragmatic service.’ Our clerking team’s service is consistently rated as ‘excellent’.
With high profile and modern offices in the Colmore Building, on Colmore Row, in the heart of legal Birmingham, 3PB is able to offer unparalleled workplace facilities for our barristers and clients, whilst providing access, through our six strategically placed centres, to the very highest quality work throughout the UK for Birmingham-based barristers.
3PB only charges fees on receipts to its members, with no monthly base rent or hidden charges such as group subs, room rent, or fees on judicial sittings. Supported by first-class clerking and other professional staff, we will give you fantastic opportunities for career progression with a practice development plan tailored to suit your goals. The set also boasts an exceptional parental leave policy for all members.
3PB invites you to apply, or pop in to have an informal discussion in confidence - with the lead Practice Director, Sam Collins or 07492 055144).
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Third six pupil vacancies with 3PB Barristers' Employment and Discrimination Group
- Employment and Discrimination
- Third Six pupils
- Any
- Russell Porter - [email protected]
Job Description
‘Third sixers’ needed to join our growing Employment and Discrimination Law Group.
We are offering high quality work instructed by many of the UK’s leading law firms to provide consistently high quality advice and advocacy for both individuals and companies (including many household company names).
The 3PB barrister and support teams will work with you to develop a career plan that supports your goals - starting with aiming to secure tenancy at 3PB, and thereafter supporting your longer term pathway at the Bar and beyond.
You’ll be supported every step of the way by a highly experienced and capable team of practice managers and professional staff. Tenancy offers competitive rent, a supportive environment and clear opportunities for career progression.
With offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Winchester and Bournemouth, 3PB is able to offer an unparalleled choice to practitioners over where to work whilst at the same time providing access to the very highest quality work across the UK.
Chambers is committed to providing our clients with high quality, specialist legal services through barristers with the highest reputation for advocacy, knowledge and professional standards and we are looking for candidates who will uphold these core values.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Chambers operates an Equal Opportunities policy and adheres to the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar.
For further information or an informal discussion, in confidence, please contact the lead Practice Director, Russell Porter or 07808 137904, or the Head of Group, Karen Moss.
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3PB's Family Group seeks barristers
- Family
- All
- Any of our six centres
- Ian Charlton - [email protected]; or Rob Leonard - [email protected]
Job Description
3PB Barristers' 82-strong Family team is looking for barristers or groups of barristers at all levels to become part of its growing and successful Family group based at any of its six centres.
As part of one of the largest teams of family barristers in the UK, you'll receive unrivalled support from peers, enjoy a supportive atmosphere and benefit from the opportunity to develop your practice across any and all areas of family law as you see fit.
You will receive an excellent clerking and support service from specialist family clerks and a highly competitive charging structure as well as the opportunity to develop a nationwide practice within 3PB's friendly and supportive environment.
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3PB's Education Group seeks barristers
- Education
- All
- Any of our six centres
- David Fielder - [email protected]
Job Description
3PB welcomes applications from outstanding candidates with an established practice in the field of education law to join its nationally-ranked team of 16 barristers.
Chambers and Partners says: “3PB Barristers is a well-regarded set with a growing presence in the education sector.”
Legal 500 describes 3PB as an “excellent set with strength in depth in the education field with members described as ‘approachable and committed’” and “[3PB is] a set that is increasingly becoming a powerhouse in education law”.