We are seeking recent graduates to join our two-year Business Services Graduate Scheme in Manchester beginning in Autumn 2025. As a Business Services Trainee (BST), you will assist the firm's global business services departments while participating in a rotational training program. This program involves short-term assignments in different departments, offering you invaluable professional experience.
You will have the opportunity to explore various departments, including but not limited to Accounting and Finance, Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources and Real Estate. Through these rotations, you will gain insight into departmental requirements and perform diverse tasks as assigned by department managers, supervisors, and team members. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Established in 2015, the Manchester office is home to 200 professional business staff who support the firm globally across a range of specialist functions from Technology and Human Resources to Finance and Accounting. We value our people with an inclusive and supportive culture; our communities with our commitment to give back; and our planet through ever more sustainable operations. The Manchester office is often at the cutting edge of developing new ways to deliver first-class services to clients and colleagues, drawing on diverse backgrounds and expertise, making it a vibrant and dynamic workplace.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
At Latham, our success stems from our "one-firm" culture—a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality that sets us apart from other law firms. We are looking for individuals who:
- Seek a unique and challenging opportunity in a global setting
- Can deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients
- Thrive on global collaboration with other offices, teams, and Business Services Trainees
We are looking for candidates who possess:
- Proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Professional interpersonal skills
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
