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What can Herbert Smith Freehills offer you?  
There’s plenty of opportunity at a leading, full-service international law firm like Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF). From day one you’ll be involved in high-profile cases and high-impact deals, where forming relationships with prestigious clients is all in a day’s work. You’ll hone your skills with support from driven and talented colleagues and find your feet through our structured learning programme. 

Sectors

In every sector we work in, we’re global leaders for a reason. Decades of innovative solutions and excellent results mean that we’re trusted legal advisers to some of the world’s largest organisations. Across established industries and emerging fields, cross-border disputes and global transactions, we bring a fresh perspective, a wealth of experience and unmatched expertise.

And who benefits from our success? Aside from our clients, it’s our team. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll work on high-profile deals and cases in areas that spark your interest. From the energy transition to real estate, evolving technology to infrastructure, your future starts here.

Our values

We may be a large, global firm, but we have a strong sense of culture at Herbert Smith Freehills. Regardless of our skills, strengths, backgrounds or beliefs, these three values guide the way we all work.  
Lorem Ipsum Human We’re relationship builders. We’re collaborative, generous, kind, respectful of others’ contributions and share credit for work well done. We look after our clients’ best interests and the interests of one another. 
Lorem Ipsum Bold We’re ambitious. We’re proud of our past, excited about the future and think tomorrow can be better than today.  
  
We’re entrepreneurial and not afraid to do things differently to fulfil our goals. We believe that anything is possible. 
Lorem Ipsum Outstanding We strive to be leaders in all we do. We understand individual and collective growth are a shared responsibility.  

We’re client-centred and commercial. We’re solutions-focused and known for our insight. 

Awards

We’re proud to be recognised as leaders in the legal industry. At HSF, you’ll join a driven, talented and globally respected team. 
Ranked for 10 consecutive years: Africa-wide Power Chambers Global 2020 – 2023
Ranked for 10 consecutive years: Africa-wide Dispute Resolution Chambers Global 2014 – 2023
Band 1 for Africa-wide Oil and Gas Chambers Global 2023
Africa Project Finance Team of the Year IFLR Africa Awards 2021
Band 1 for 5 consecutive years: Africa-wide Corporate and Commercial (OHADA Specialists) Chambers Global 2016-2020
Ranked for 3 consecutive years: Africa-wide Capital Markets Chambers Global 2021-2023
Band 1 for Global-wide Environmental, Social and Governance Risk Chambers Global 2022-2023
Alternative Services Provider of the Year (HSF Johannesburg Digital Legal Delivery team) African Legal Awards 2021 and 2022
Band 1 for 12 consecutive years: Africa-wide Mining and Minerals Chambers Global 2012-2023
Africa-wide International Law Firm of the Year: Projects and Energy Chambers Africa Awards 2022 and 2023
Band 1 for 15 consecutive years Africa-wide Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2009-2023
Ranked for 15 consecutive years: Africa-wide Corporate/M&A & Private Equity Chambers Global 2009-2023
Ranked for 8 consecutive years: Africa-wide TMT Chambers Global 2016-2023
Ranked 1 for 5 consecutive years: Global-wide Business and Human Rights Chambers Global 2019-2023

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Our pro bono work Our success in the corporate world means we can give back in other areas. Pro bono and responsible business is some of the most rewarding work we do and we take our responsibility seriously. Through partnerships with individuals, charities and national governments, our teams make a positive impact across the world.
 

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Our digital future Technology is changing our entire economy, the legal sector included. From new laws governing cyber security to blockchain disputes, it’s not only how we work that’s changing, but what our work can do. 

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