About The Role
Reporting to the Company Secretary, you'll work closely with both the Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, providing legal and business support across the organisation. You'll gain valuable exposure to commercial law, governance, compliance, litigation support, and business projects while developing the practical skills needed for a successful legal career.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Company Secretary and Legal Counsel in delivering legal services to the business
- Reviewing commercial contracts, agreements, and terms & conditions
- Carrying out legal research and preparing first drafts of legal advice
- Supporting legal aspects of tenders and business projects
- Assisting with the management of disputes and litigation
- Liaising with external legal advisers and coordinating specialist advice
- Supporting board administration and governance activities
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and helping communicate impacts across the business
- Promoting legal awareness throughout the organisation
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- A 2:1 Law Degree or above covering foundational legal subjects:
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
- Trusts
- Land Law
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF
- Excellent organisational skills
- A proactive and personable approach
- Strong problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail
Desirable
- Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment
- Strong telephone manner
- Ability to write confidently in professional business English
- Good note-taking skills
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your legal career within a supportive and collaborative in-house legal team. You’ll gain broad commercial exposure, practical legal experience, and the chance to develop professionally while working towards solicitor qualification.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and want to be part of a business where you can learn, contribute, and grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in Leicester employer: TargetJobs UK
At targetjobs UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Graduate Fire Engineer role not only provides competitive benefits such as 25 days holiday and flexible working options but also presents unique opportunities for professional growth in the thriving Cherwell District. Join us to make a meaningful impact in fire safety while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
