At DAC Beachcroft, we know how important it is to give you a customised experience throughout your training with us, not only do we provide a tailored development programme, which has been developed in line with the O-Shaped Lawyer principles, you'll also have support from our Early Talent team and key champions across the business. You'll have access to an extensive range of technical, professional and personal development resources, including face-to-face workshops, blended, e-learning and on-the-job training.
Throughout the entire two year Traineeship you will receive a competitive salary and we will also cover your IPLS tuition fees.
Our trainees tell us that they enjoy the firm's collaborative working environment which reflects our cultural principles – supportive, creative, determined, and clear. There are also many opportunities to network with other trainees and other colleagues across our network, and to be part of wider firm projects and initiatives.
What you will do
During your two-year traineeship, you will support our Northern Ireland office, who deal with a range of areas including:
- Casualty
- Motor
- Clinical Risk
- Regulatory
- Specialist Liability
- Professional Indemnity
- Property
- Recovery
During your traineeship placement you will be supported by a supervisor who is responsible for your day-to-day development. You will have regular reviews with your supervisor to set objectives, discuss your progress and review learning.
Who you are
While academic qualifications are important, this is not the whole story, we are looking for people with the energy and the drive to succeed, as well as commercial acumen and leadership potential.
You will champion a Growth Mindset approach and thrive working in an inclusive environment where all perspectives are valued.
Whats in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance.
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago, and Singapore plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.