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Career progression

CFG is a great place for you to start your career – and to stay. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the next step, we’ll give you the support and real-world experience to build a lasting career.

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We invest in our colleague from day one to enhance their skills and to allow for personal growth and professional development, which means we can deliver better outcomes for our clients too.

In the past two years alone, 16% of colleagues have been promoted, including former trainee solicitors who are now partners. We don’t just talk about career progression; we help you to make it happen.

We’re trusted with some of the most sought-after serious injury work in the UK. From spinal cord and brain injuries to Court of Protection, the work you’ll do will be challenging but rewarding.

With a steady flow of high-value, complex work and a culture built around support, flexibility and recognition, you’ll have every opportunity to succeed.

And don’t just take our word for it, we’ve also got a Gold Standard Accreditation from Investors in People and a one-star Very Good to Work For accreditation from Best Companies, showing we’re committed to investing in you and supporting you to achieve your career aspirations.  

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Investment in leadership training and professional development

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Hands-on experience in serious injury cases from day one

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Clear pathways to promotion and progression from within

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Build deep technical expertise and specialism

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Colleague stories

Rebecca-Hilton

Rebecca Hilton

Rebecca joined the team in 2021 as a serious injury solicitor. After 2 years, she was successful in her application for promotion to associate solicitor.  

Rebecca's story
Emma-Jones

Emma Jones

Emma joined the team in 2017 as a serious injury solicitor, and after 1 year working with us, she was promoted to senior associate solicitor. In 2023, Emma was successful in her promotion application again, this time to partner.

Emma's story
Ashwini-Kamath

Ashwini Kamath

Ashwini joined the team in 2019 as an associate solicitor. After 2 years, she was successful in her application for promotion to senior associate solicitor.  Since 2021, Ashwini has recorded Brain Injury Bites, a bite-sized podcast helping brain injury survivors.

Ashwini's story