The Trainee Solicitor will work with the General Legal Counsel to support the transformation of the business as well as provide the essential day-to-day services of an in-house solicitor across a wide range of practice areas including regulation, litigation, commercial lending, employment and commercial property. They will also assist the General Legal Counsel in the role as company secretary.

Our client will ensure that you are given all required practical and relevant experience in various areas of law in order to help you to qualify.

Knowledge, skills & qualifications

• Law degree (or equivalent) is essential

• If qualifying via the LPC route, having completed the LPC is essential

• Applicants wanting to qualify via the SQE route are also welcome to apply

• Demonstrates the ability to build good relationships with various stakeholders in the business

• Precise drafting ability

• A good strategic thinker – shows an aptitude to understand how the business works and how the legal department can solve problems and support innovations

• Articulate

• Able to work under pressure