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Application closing date: tbc but likely to be 29 November 2024We recruit between four and six trainee solicitors each year.&nbsp; Our aim is to ensure that all trainees will become highly competent as newly qualified solicitors, confident in their ability to meet client demands utilising the skills which they have acquired.We focus on providing a supportive environment in which a trainee’s talents can flourish.&nbsp; Each trainee completes four, six-month, seats during their training contract, enabling them to experience a wide variety of work and to explore different practice areas.&nbsp; When you join Lawrence Stephens, you will be given responsibility and autonomy from your first day and will be supported through each stage of your career development by experienced senior staff.&nbsp; We guarantee that you will have boundless opportunities to achieve and accelerate your legal career with us.A training contract with us focuses on learning about practical and commercial applications of the law and we encourage each of our trainees to build and nurture their own network of business and professional contacts.&nbsp; Trainees also learn about the expectations of our clients and the different sectors in which they operate.&nbsp; A dedicated supervisor is allocated to trainees in each seat, who oversees their workload and provides feedback.Trainees will be guaranteed a valued role within the firm where they will very quickly engage with our clients.&nbsp; They will be expected to notice, articulate the case for change, and have the opportunity to lead improvements to our working practices.&nbsp; Everyone in the firm has a voice and we will work hard to ensure that our trainees find and develop theirs.We operate a hybrid work environment in which trainees will be expected to work hard and encouraged to engage in the cultural life of the firm (which includes our annual sports day, quiz nights and various charitable endeavours).Trainees will be paid a market rate together with benefits including a health plan, 25 days' holiday with time off at Christmas in addition as well as pension contribution and participation in the firm’s Wellness programme.Applications for our September 2024 intake our now closed. For our Training Contract beginning September 2025, applications will open in September/October 2024. Please watch this space.Please note that applicants will be expected to have completed your SQE or LPC exams by the time they qualify with us.Ready to apply?&nbsp;Please send your CV and cover letter to our Trainee Recruitment team at <a href="mailto:traineerecruitment@lawstep.co.uk" target="_blank">traineerecruitment@lawstep.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Training Contract - September 2025 - Lawrence Stephens

Application deadline: 31 October 2024We are currently accepting applications for our September 2026 &amp; 2027&nbsp;Training Contract Programme.At McGuireWoods London LLP, we consider recruiting one trainee solicitor each year who will either be completing the Legal Practice Couse and will undertake a period of recognised training or taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and will undertake a period of qualifying work experience. We are keen to ensure that you receive positive and practical training, are given a good level of responsibility early on, work in varied areas of practice and will be a valued member of the team from the start. During your Training Contract Programme, you will be given the opportunity to work in at least three areas of law, and you will be assessed after each seat of your training to make sure that you are receiving feedback on your performance and assisting you with any queries you may have. Trainees are normally required to undertake a full two-year Training Contract Programme regardless of prior experience.We look to recruit trainee solicitors with a strong academic background. You must have three good A-Levels. If you have graduated, then you should have at least an upper second-class degree (although not necessarily in law), or if you are in your final year at university, you should have obtained the equivalent of an upper second in any second-year exams. If your academic qualifications are from outside the UK, we require equivalent standards. All candidates must have excellent command of written and spoken English.We are looking for people who have high professional standards, are self-starters who can work effectively within a team, are able to communicate at all levels, have enthusiasm and commitment to our practice, an ordered and structured approach to work, strong analytical intelligence and meticulous attention to detail.We do not offer financial assistance covering fees or offer any sponsorships.Applications should be submitted by&nbsp;31 October 2024.How to ApplyPlease click apply and then scroll down to the link to set up your profile and attach your CV.&nbsp;You will receive a separate email asking you to complete an online application. Please ensure you click the link to complete the online application. You will only be considered for this position if you have fully completed&nbsp; the online application.As you will be contacted through your email address, please ensure that this account is accessible to you until the end of the recruitment process.The application must be received by the closing date.&nbsp;Selection and interviews will look to take place in February and March, 2025.The firm does not run a vacation placement scheme.

Training Contract - 2026/7 - McGuireWoods London

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th September 2024As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!Job DescriptionWe have an outstanding benefits package which includes:<ul><li>Company-provided healthcare</li><li>A competitive annual leave allowance</li><li>Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Generous pension provisions</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Health and wellness benefits</li><li>Volunteering days</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul>The TeamOur Legal team plays an integral role as a strategic business partner to support Invesco’s objectives by ensuring the legal and ethical integrity of the firm. The team has four distinct areas of expertise:<ul><li>Investments: working alongside the fund managers, analysts and traders to help them understand, make and manage their investments;</li><li>Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): working closely with the wider ETF team on a variety of issues relating to the development, operation and distribution of ETF products;</li><li>Distribution and Product Management: supporting all aspects of the Invesco product range, including product launches and the distribution of products across the region; and</li><li>Corporate and Commercial: managing the commercial contracts relating to Invesco’s corporate activities, including outsourcing agreements, procurement contracts, software licences and any other general contract law issues.</li></ul>The OpportunityAre you looking for an outstanding start to your legal career? Do you have an interest in the investment management industry? You’ll get to combine both of your interests by joining our legal traineeship programme! You’ll hone your legal skills by rotating across our four teams and can expect to be involved in a wide range of work to develop your legal knowledge within an asset management context and to achieve the SRA prescribed competencies for trainee solicitors. By way of some examples, you will have exposure to:<ul><li>Working with investment teams to give the legal angle on commercial questions;</li><li>Negotiating and executing trading and investments documentation relating to the life-cycle of an investment;</li><li>Project managing more complex investments alongside the investment teams and support teams;</li><li>Working on Invesco fund ranges, including drafting and coordinating regulatory applications, as well as providing junior legal support with fund documentation;</li><li>Analysing and communicating regulatory change to different areas of the business;</li><li>Drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, platform agreements, terms of business, rebate agreements and fund link agreements;</li><li>Instructing and managing external counsel;</li><li>Drafting, reviewing and updating prospectuses, KIID documentation and other fund and service provider agreements relating to our ETF business; and</li><li>Drafting, negotiating and finalising a wide variety of commercial contracts.</li></ul>There may also be an opportunity to do a secondment with one of our top tier partner law firms.During your traineeship, you can expect a high level of responsibility, independent working and internal client contact within a supportive, employee-centric environment.You’ll have the chance to use your outstanding relationship building skills to support internal clients and to formulate pragmatic and commercial solutions.If you have a keen interest in investment and finance, excellent written and interpersonal skills, with a credible and persuasive style, we'd love to hear from you.Sound exciting? To be considered for this traineeship, you’ll need:<ul><li>Academics: we require that applicants have either a Qualifying Law degree (minimum 2:1) - please see the SRA website for details; this predominantly means an English law degree, with limited exceptions - or a non-Qualifying Law Degree and the GDL conversion course. We are conscious that the SQE route no longer requires this, but we feel that a Qualifying Law Degree or a non-law degree and conversion course remain necessary.</li><li>Further training: we require that applicants have either completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (SQE Part 1 or Part 2) or are willing to enrol to complete either of these qualifications part time during the training period (some funding may be available from Invesco); and</li><li>UK location: we require that applicants have the right to work in the UK until at least April 2027.</li></ul>Although this position is contractually based in Henley-on-Thames, due to the importance of spending in-person time with team members and key internal business partners who are based in our London office, the anticipation is that you will work between the two offices as required.How to Apply Whilst a CV is important, we’d like to get to know you as more than just a name on a piece of paper. In addition to your CV, we’d like you to address a few questions that are important to us in a Word or PDF covering letter. Please limit your responses to no more than 250 words per question:<ul><li>What interests you about a legal career within the investment management industry?</li><li>Introduce us to a topic you know about and tell us why it interests you.</li><li>Tell us about a particularly challenging situation you’ve faced (either personally or professionally), how you handled it and what you’ve learnt from this.</li><li>What has your work experience and/or education taught you so far about yourself and what you do/don’t enjoy?</li><li>What is your proudest achievement?</li></ul>This is an opportunity for you to shine and to help us better understand more about you and your motivations. Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application without this submission.Workplace ModelAt Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.&nbsp;If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com" target="_blank">emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com</a>. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing: We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. &nbsp;We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.&nbsp;Recruitment Agencies:&nbsp; Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.Regulatory: This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.

Trainee Solicitor - in-house - Invesco

Application deadline: 30 September 2024Sinclair Gibson LLP is a boutique firm located in the heart of London’s legal centre which specialises in advising high net worth clients in connection with international and domestic tax and trust law matters, trust and probate litigation, and family law. The firm has nine partners who are supported by a team of highly experienced solicitors and administrative staff.Several of the partners are known as leaders in their fields and the firm itself has an excellent reputation for the quality of its work and dedicated service to clients over many years.The firm generally seeks to recruit between two and four trainees to join our team each September.What we offer traineesWe offer a high standard of training to individuals committed to a career in private client law. The training is split into four distinct seats ensuring six months in each of our three core practice areas: private client, litigation, and family.During each seat, you will sit in an office with either a partner or a senior associate who will supervise your work and guide your training. You will be expected to get involved in every aspect of the department’s work and as a result will have the opportunity to undertake a broad range of matters. You will also be exposed directly both to clients and other professionals that solicitors interact with on a regular basis, for example by attending consultations with Counsel, Court hearings and meeting with trustees and accountants. You will be supported throughout each of your seats and will receive regular feedback on your work to support your development.What we look forWe encourage you to apply for our training programme at the start of your final year of university (or start of the GDL year) but equally take applications from candidates studying for the LPC/SQE and those who have completed their studies.The work we do can often be challenging and so we look for candidates who have excellent academic results and have shown consistency in their achievements. In addition, we particularly seek out candidates who exhibit natural intelligence, flair, and imagination, and who can readily demonstrate the potential to become excellent solicitors.Salary and benefitsFirst year trainees are currently paid £43,250 per annum, rising to £45,500 in the second year. Salaries are reviewed in May each year.We offer trainees an excellent benefits package which includes life insurance, permanent health insurance and private health insurance, enhanced pension contributions and interest free travel loans.How to applyWe are currently looking to recruit two trainees to start in September 2026. If you wish to be considered for training at Sinclair Gibson LLP, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role by email to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sinclairgibson.com" target="_blank">recruitment@sinclairgibson.com</a> by 30 September 2024.

Training Contract - 2026 - Sinclair Gibson

Application deadline: ongoing recruitmentTrainee solicitors are a vital part of this firm. We believe strongly in training our own staff internally and adopt a hands on approach wherever possible.&nbsp;Our Jennifer Sole won the lawcareers.net award for best small firm trainer in 2015 and we were shortlisted for a best training award by lawcareers.net for over 5 years until they discontinued their awards. &nbsp; In December 2021 we were awarded a silver medal in the Workplace Happiness Awards sponsored by The Telegraph, and this was without even applying!During their contract, our trainees gain exposure to all of the areas of law we practise and, under supervision, will have client contact from the very beginning.ApplyWe are currently seeking trainee solicitors to work in our London City and High&nbsp;Wycombe offices beginning in 2024 and 2025.There is no deadline for making an application – we are generally always recruiting as the firm’s departments are all growing. We consider applications throughout the year.&nbsp;We often arrange 2-day assessment periods which allow both us and the candidate to obtain an insight into each other.&nbsp;Suitable candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 degree, if this has already been completed.&nbsp;We do consider applications from candidates who have not yet completed their degree or LPC, and candidates who wish to seek to qualify through the SQE route.If you wish to make an application please send a covering letter/email and your CV&nbsp;to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:training@curzongreen.co.uk" target="_blank">training@curzongreen.co.uk</a>

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