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Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.&nbsp;Our training programme puts you at the heart of the action, you’ll work on live projects and forge a career that rewards you.&nbsp; This is your opportunity to push boundaries, question convention, and solve complex problems. And as you build your skills, you can decide where your career takes you. You’ll be part of an open and collaborative team where you can approach anyone for a conversation and get involved in causes that you care about.Our 6 year Legal Solicitor Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to grow your legal knowledge and business development experience whilst studying for your law degree. It puts you right at the heart of the action and is all about giving you real work, creating real results and getting recognition for your achievements.We work with clients from the Future Energy, Digital, Financial Services, Leisure, Food &amp; Drink, Public Sector, Real Estate and Retail &amp; Consumer Goods sectors.Your supervisor will work with you to boost your technical legal knowledge and sharpen your commercial instincts. Alongside your university studies, you will have the opportunity to attend development workshops which will help you develop the right mindset for success as well as the focus and resilience you need for a career in law.We’re successful because we challenge convention and don’t let tradition stand in our way. We’re proud to do things differently. Individual thinking matters to us. We trust you to deliver great work for great clients, whatever your role. We look for candidates that have a commercially-agile mindset and are academically bright.The six year Solicitor Apprenticeship will allow you to obtain a degree in law whilst working alongside legal professionals. During the first two years, you will complete the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship before progressing onto Year 3 of the Solicitor Apprenticeship, thus allowing you to obtain a Certificate of Higher Education (Law and Legal Practice) whilst covering the same academic materials. During your final two years of the programme, you will join the Trainee Solicitor cohort and during this time undertake your SQE examinations.Our minimum requirements are:120 UCAS points (BBB A-level or equivalent)Right to Work in United KingdomTLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the Early Careers team on <a href="mailto:Train@tlt.com" target="_blank">Train@tlt.com</a>.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) from September 2025 at TLT

Application deadline: not statedTrainee Solicitor | Commercial DisputesLegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial, and the key way we do this is through our industry-first legal services membership.We have assisted over 200,000 businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and were named a finalist for the Law Company of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and International Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Business Awards UK.LegalVision was founded to improve access for every business to quality legal services, to disrupt the traditional law firm model, and to promote a culture of technological innovation in the legal industry and beyond. As a trainee solicitor at LegalVision, you will play a critical role in bringing this mission to life.If you are excited about the prospect of launching your legal career in an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced startup environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then we’d love to hear from you!The OpportunityDue to the ongoing growth of the firm, we’re looking for a Trainee Solicitor undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) route to qualification to join our Disputes team. Under the supervision of your manager, you will assist our growing number of clients with a varied range of commercial disputes, such as breach of contract, director and shareholder disputes, debt recovery, IP infringement, negligence, employment, construction and leasing disputes.&nbsp;You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training focused on technical legal knowledge, matter management, and client service and meeting professional obligations, to give you a strong understanding of the legal needs of our commercial clients, and to meet the requirements of your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).The successful candidate must be available to commence work in our Manchester office between September 2024&nbsp;and the end of November 2024.What You’ll Be DoingUnder the supervision of our Practice Leaders and Senior Associates, a typical day may include (among other things):<ul><li>Providing oral and written advice to clients on a broad range of dispute matters (including as part of our industry leading Legal Advice Consultation service).</li><li>Advising clients on director and shareholder disputes such as breach of fiduciary duties and shareholder agreements, advising on strategies to remove directors and shareholders, preparing letters of claim and drafting settlement agreements.&nbsp;</li><li>Advising clients on breach of contract claims across a wide range of industries.</li><li>Preparing cease and desist letters in respect of IP infringement and responding to IP infringement claims.</li><li>Preparing letters of claim for debt recovery and issuing proceedings.</li><li>Advising employers on employment disputes, such as enforcement of restrictive covenants, breach of confidentiality, unfair or wrongful dismissal, discrimination and defending claims issued in the Employment Tribunal or High Court.</li><li>Conducting legal research.</li><li>Participating in role plays to improve your client service skills, or having a team lunch on the rooftop.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Eligible: You are a SQE qualification pathway candidate and you have successfully completed your SQE1 assessment.</li><li>Wants to do things differently and isn’t the average trainee: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are keen to grow as a solicitor in an innovative environment.</li><li>Passionate about the client experience: You are focused on your clients and you’re dedicated to creating experiences that exceed client expectations.</li><li>Personable, empathetic and resilient: You are friendly, warm and professional. You celebrate the ups, and push through and learn from the downs.</li><li>Cool and calm under pressure: You are an organised and efficient worker, and can effectively manage competing priorities.</li></ul>The Perks<ul><li>Fast-paced startup environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.</li><li>Talented teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.</li><li>No suits, and no billable hour targets!</li><li>25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus contractual sick pay.</li><li>Annual budget to spend on external learning and development opportunities.</li><li>Regular team socials, drinks and meals.</li><li>Birthday leave, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.</li><li>Vibrant office environment in Ancoats (with a rooftop) + WFH options.</li></ul>Apply Today!If joining LegalVision as a Trainee sounds like the perfect move for your legal career, we’d love to hear from you!Good luck!

Trainee Solicitor - Commercial Disputes - LegalVision

Application deadline: 31 October 2024We usually take on two trainees each year, one in March and one in September, and we are able to offer LPC graduate opportunities as well as the new SQE training programme for law degree/GDL graduates.&nbsp; Our LPC programme is a four-seat training contract over 24 months and the SQE apprenticeship is a five-seat training program over 30 months.We interview on a bi-annual basis.If you application is successful, you will spend at least six months each in the Business, Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution Departments in our Manchester office. You are also likely to do some work&nbsp;with one or more of our specialist legal teams, such as Employment, Professional or Clinical Negligence,&nbsp;Family, Probate or Residential Conveyancing, and may have a formal seat in one or more of these departments.&nbsp; We reserve the right to place you in our Glossop office, but this usually only happens at a trainee’s request.<h2>What to expect</h2>We have a friendly and collaborative culture, balancing early responsibility with an open-door policy.&nbsp; Trainees are encouraged to have direct contact with clients from the outset. We also encourage you to get involved in the Manchester Trainee Solicitor’s Group and participate in their organised events with your peers.&nbsp; You can also join our Social Committee which organises regular events such as bowling, sports and theatre trips for all staff.We are an equal opportunities employer and have a diverse team. Our working culture is friendly and inclusive.&nbsp; We are hardworking but fair, and whilst we don’t have a 9 to 5 mentality when attending to client business, trainees are not expected to work late nights or weekends.We genuinely value our trainees and perhaps the most important measure of this is that the majority of our partners trained with the firm.Interviews for the training contract positions available in September 2025, March 2026 and September 2026 will take place early in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications are welcome from candidates seeking either the LPC or SQE route, with the deadline being 31st October 2024.Send your CV and a covering letter by email to <a href="mailto:carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk" target="_blank">carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk</a>or by post to Carole Burleigh, Head of Operations, at:Units 13-15 Brewery Yard Deva City Office Park Trinity Way Manchester M3 7BB

Training Contract  - 2025 & 2026 - Davis Blank Furniss

Application deadline: 14 December 2024NB Capsticks recruits trainee solicitors from its paralegal poolThe Division&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team who primarily advise and assist Registered Providers of Social Housing across the country in the delivery of new affordable housing.Our work covers a broad spectrum including site/unit acquisition, planning and construction advice, procurement and governance advice, future sales (plots and assets), funding to support future delivery, stock rationalisation, commercial leases, auction sales and keeping up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory changes in the sector which may affect or clients.Our team has a real passion to support our clients achieve the best strategic and commercial outcomes ensuring affordable homes are available for the future.We are friendly, approachable and supportive, encouraging our team to develop and gain new skills to move forward with their careers.The Role and Responsibilities&nbsp;The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-- Assisting fee earners;- Working to a chargeable hours target;- General case management;- Drafting general correspondence and documents;- Preparing and drafting reports to the client;- Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;- Carrying out Land Registry searches;- Submitting SDLT returns;- Proof reading documents;- Undertaking research;- Administrative tasks such as invoicing;- Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.Skills and ExperienceCandidates should have:- A 2:1 undergraduate degree;- Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)- Strong IT skills;- Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;- Strong written skills;- Good administration skills; and- Excellent communication skills;Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:- Are able to work well as part of a team;- Can follow procedures and direction with precision;- Are able to meet deadlines;- Are able to work well under pressure;- Are well organised;- Have good attention to detail;- Are proactive; and- Are self-motivatedCandidates should be aware:As part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.Capsticks is an inclusive employerAt Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.&nbsp;

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