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. Â
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