Trainee Solicitor (London - 2027)

Join to apply for the Trainee Solicitor (London - 2027) role at Vedder Price. At Vedder Price, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance of offering outstanding opportunities to work in well‑respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues—serving a prestigious client base across the globe. If you are an aspiring solicitor ready to take the next step in your legal career, keep reading!

The Opportunity

The London office of Vedder Price is offering training contracts (earning two years of QWE) to commence in 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are ready to start a training contract and work toward qualifying as a solicitor. Our London office comprises industry‑leading practice groups within the areas of Global Transportation Finance, Finance & Transactions, Employment and Litigation. Trainee solicitors will gain experience within all practice groups, working with our lawyers on complex and client‑facing matters. With a limited number of contracts offered annually, trainees have the opportunity to work directly with senior lawyers to develop a strong practical skillset.

About You

• You have a strong academic record and a graduate or post‑graduate degree in law;
• You have successfully completed the SQE (I and II) or are in process on the SQE route;
• You have an interest in the Global Transportation Finance (GTF) practice area, as it is anticipated that the trainee solicitors selected will join the GTF team upon qualification, should an offer of post‑qualification employment be extended;
• Ideal candidates have at least six months of corporate paralegal experience and transferrable corporate skills.

Required Documents

• Your CV.
• A personal statement, not exceeding three pages, addressing:

• A brief summary about yourself and your academic and career path to date.
• Your motivations to pursue a career in law and obtain a training contract at Vedder Price.

About Us

We offer top‑tier, interesting work and training opportunities in a more personalised work environment. We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in‑office attendance and two days remote.

Compensation

• First Year Trainee Solicitor Salary: £55,000
• Second Year Trainee Solicitor Salary: £60,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E‑verify. Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the application and/or recruitment process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price HR Department at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com. All other London associate and trainee solicitor recruitment inquiries should be directed to Kathryn de Grande at kdegrande@vedderprice.com.