Trainee Solicitor – Legal Apprentice
Permanent (inc. 30 month Level 7 Apprenticeship Programme)
£29,000 + Pension + Bonus + AXA + ShareSave Scheme + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working + Paid Study Leave
Southampton / Hybrid (2-3 days per week at the office).
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Trainee Solicitor – Legal Apprentice and you’ll be a big part of this.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE AN IN PERSON ASSESSMENT ON 15TH MAY 2025.
We are looking for a driven individual to join B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement retailer, part of the Kingfisher group. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, exciting legal team with a fantastic opportunity for future career development.
Our Legal apprenticeship scheme is a 30-month programme to support gaining a professional legal qualification (SQE). Alongside this, you will gain relevant work experience and essential skills & behaviours training. There will be plenty of support along the way in the shape of your development from your peer group, line manager, and mentor.
You will develop skills in areas such as:
1. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
2. Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice
3. Taking instructions and communicating with a variety of stakeholders
4. Supporting senior managers and team members with high-profile work
5. Collaborating with and supporting the internal legal team
6. Legal research and analytical skills
7. Time management skills and prioritisation
8. Critical thinking and problem solving
What we need?
1. Individual with an English law degree or equivalent
2. Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced business environment
3. Ambition to learn, grow and develop
4. Ability to adapt, be flexible and embrace change
5. Strong communication and organisation skills
6. Team player - builds strong relationships with peers and stakeholders
7. Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure
8. Can prioritise effectively - always clear what is important
9. High level of attention to detail and accuracy
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