Trainee Solicitor (LPC or SQE route)

We are looking for a vibrant and engaged Law Graduate to join WSP Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor (LPC/ SQE route). WSP Solicitors is a firm of trusted and approachable professionals dedicated to providing uncomplicated advice to our clients. We have been around for over 260 years! We’re committed to investing in our staff, offering competitive salaries, positive working conditions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a combination of seats within the business, including a specialised longer seat. These will be Property Law (residential/commercial), Corporate/Commercial law, Wills/Probate Law and Family Law. You will receive regular coaching and reviews to help prepare you for your career as a Solicitor. Throughout your training there will be plenty of opportunities for you to participate with the firm and the local community at social and networking events as well as the charity work we undertake.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying out work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures, and Core Values, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Attending meetings with clients.
• Drafting documents and producing research.
• Involvement in Marketing and Business Development events and activities.
• Communicating promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Sustainably achieving financial objectives including time recording and billing.
• Work compliantly to regulatory internal quality standards.
• Completing legal tasks to progress matters as supervised by the Legal Practitioner.
• Financial tasks including drafting invoices and adding matter expenses.
• Maintaining your continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• Conducting other reasonable tasks on request.

Your Experience

• At least one year’s work experience in a customer‑facing role, preferably within legal services.
• English & Maths GCSE (5 or higher), Qualifying Law Degree (2.2 or higher), LPC (pass or higher) or SQE 1 & 2.
• Ability to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
• IT literate.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and a strong team player who is supportive, confident, approachable and genuine.
• An attitude focused on providing clients the best outcomes based on our “client charter”.

Why Choose WSP

• Become part of an exciting, growing business that truly puts clients first.
• The opportunity to have a hybrid‑style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
• A competitive salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm.
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training.
• We will invest in you if you invest in us!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• A variety of employee benefits including Pension Scheme, Birthday Leave, Life Assurance, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Staff Discounts and Christmas Saving Club.

WSP Solicitors are committed to the development of our staff, focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services for our clients, and dedicated to building a positive, strong, and inclusive working culture within the business.

The closing date for this role is 31st July 2026 with shortlisted applicants being notified by 21 August 2026. The Assessment Day will take place on 8th September and successful applicants will be invited to an interview thereafter. WSP Solicitors is an equal‑opportunity employer.

• 24 Days of Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Birthday Leave (on top of Annual Leave)
• Full Christmas Shutdown
• Bonus & Incentive Scheme
• Christmas Saving Club
• Internal and External Training and Development