Benefits at A&O Shearman
We invest in you
At A&O Shearman, we know that to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients, we need to nurture an environment where our people are supported to excel, and truly feel they belong.
Our London Office
More than just a place to work
Our head office in London has fantastic facilities to support both staff and clients to excel, in and out of work. The moment you step out of the office, you can browse the many surrounding shops, wander through Spitalfields Market, or enjoy a great choice of places to eat and drink.
Our first-class, on-site fitness centre offers:
- Fully equipped gym
- Fresh towels provided daily
- Multi-purpose sports hall where you can play basketball, 3-a-side football and table tennis
- Fitness studio hosting classes such as spinning, yoga and Zumba
- Sauna
- Free squash courts at Slim Jims, five minutes from the office
- A number of sports teams, including football on a Wednesday evening and rugby at the weekend, with regular fixtures against other firms
Key Benefits
We give you exceptional professional and personal development, so you’re constantly learning and growing. We also offer rewards and benefits that we believe will look after you and help you make the most of life outside work, whether that’s gym access, free mortgage advice or private medical insurance.
Health and physical
To support your health and physical wellbeing, we offer:
- Private medical insurance
- Dental plans
- Free eye tests
- Flu vaccinations
- Health assessments
- Nurse services
- In-house physiotherapy
- On-site GP service
Financial
We offer a competitive salary and annual increases as your career progress. We provide you with everything you need to develop a fulfilling career including,
- Robust pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Group income protection
- Personal accident insurance
- Business travel insurance
Cash rewards and savings
We want to make sure you can make the most of your salary, in ways that work for you. That’s why we offer:
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Payroll giving
- Mortgage advice
Our flexibility/hybrid working policy
Supporting an agile and flexible working culture, based on trust.
Our hybrid working policy is designed to foster relationship-building and knowledge-sharing in person by being together at least 60% of the time, while providing you with the flexibility to work from home.
There are no fixed attendance patterns – we trust you to make sensible choices.
By acting considerately together, we co-create a rewarding work environment that is at the heart of our culture and this model allows us to meet the needs of clients and the business, while respecting personal needs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Belong. Excel. These aren’t words on a page. For us, they are inseparable, non-negotiable cornerstones that support everything we do and achieve as a business.
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