Join Us as a Trainee Solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau!
Are you an ambitious, creative and driven individual ready to kick-start your legal career?
At Shakespeare Martineau we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can develop your skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and grow into a successful solicitor.
With many years of experience supporting legal professionals from diverse backgrounds in their journey to becoming solicitors, Shakespeare Martineau should be a top choice for any aspiring solicitor
Who choose us?
- Creative Environment: Our offices reflect our culture. We’re a vibrant forward-thinking firm that values fresh ideas and diversity of thought.
- Diverse Legal Exposure: We are a full service law firm with over 12 offices across the UK. We work across a range of practice areas, thus giving you a broad foundation and the chance to explore various aspects of law.
- Bespoke Training: We have an exciting and creative Early Ambitions team that offer a range of development opportunities. Benefit from structured, personalized training programs designed to accelerate your professional development.
- Supportive Mentorship: Opportunity to learn from experienced solicitors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
- Path to Qualification: We are committed to guiding you through every step of your journey to qualification, ensuring you receive the experience and support you need.
What you will need
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. All we ask is a passion for law, a desire to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate and enthusiasm to develop your career. Whether you're about to graduate or are looking for a change in direction,we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Key requirements
- A qualifying law degree (or equivalent) as well as the intention to complete your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPL) ahead of commencement date
- Our Culture Code prioritises those who are Authentic, Brave, Trusted, Collaborative and we want to see evidence of that in your application
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team
- Commitment to personal and professional development
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Comprehensive training contract leading to qualification
- The opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on exciting cases
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
Benefits, agile working and additional information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be foundhere.
Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
About Shakespeare Martineau
Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we're more than just a full-service law firm. With over 1100 specialists, including lawyers and business support professionals, we're committed to unlocking potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth, and development.
Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.
At Shakespeare Martineau, it's our people who make us special. We understand what our team members want and give them the support they need to succeed. Recognising everyone's contribution and harnessing the unique power of teams, we work together to achieve success.
Diversity is at the heart of our firm. We actively build and develop diverse teams, bringing together different backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We believe in playing to our strengths, constantly striving to improve, and empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth.
Join us at Shakespeare Martineau and become a valued member of a team where we unlock your potential, appreciate your contributions, and achieve success together.
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