Top UK employer accolade for Harrogate law firm with a 'people-first culture'
A Harrogate law firm with a “people-first culture” has been named among the UK’s top employers for a second time.
LCF Law, whose Harrogate office is based in The Exchange on Station Parade, is one of only a handful of law firms to secure a place in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for a second time.
With more than 145 people based across offices in Harrogate Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Ilkley, the full-service regional practice achieved an overall employee satisfaction score of 86%,
The recognition comes as the firm continues a sustained period of expansion, after recruiting 22 new team members since the start of the year and unveiling a new strategic vision to support its next phase of recruitment and growth.
LCF Law’s Managing Partner, Ragan Montgomery, said: “The listing represents an important endorsement of our people-first culture during a significant period of growth and transition.
"To be recognised again by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work is something we are incredibly proud of, because it reflects the views of our team and reinforces that we don’t just say these things – we mean them.
"These results show that our teams feel supported, empowered and genuinely connected to the business.”
Based entirely on anonymous employee feedback, the Sunday Times results measured six key areas including job satisfaction, wellbeing, information sharing, empowerment, pride and reward and recognition.
LCF Law’s strongest performance came in job satisfaction, where the firm achieved a satisfaction score of 88%.
The category examines whether employees feel respected, supported by managers and leaders, are developing professionally and enjoy their work.
Wellbeing followed closely at 87%, highlighting the firm’s ongoing commitment to ensuring staff are happy, safe and supported in the workplace.
The firm also scored 86% in information sharing, empowerment and instilling pride, demonstrating a culture where employees feel listened to, trusted to make decisions and proud of their contribution.
The accolade follows a major internal conference where the firm formally launched an updated purpose, vision and values framework aimed at shaping future decision-making, recruitment and client service standards.
More information at: https://lcf.co.uk/