Apprentice Solicitor

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Solicitor for a two-and-a-half-year fixed-term training contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals, handling both contentious and non-contentious cases across various practice areas such as regulatory enforcement and local government law. With a focus on developing your legal skills, you will manage a diverse caseload while receiving guidance from seasoned team leaders. The position also includes agile working options, generous holiday, and a robust pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for aspiring solicitors eager to make their mark in the legal field.

Benefits

Agile working scheme

34 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject.
• Minimum pass in PGDL/GDL required.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external clients on various legal matters.
• Manage a caseload under supervision in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Planning law

Commercial contracts

Property law

Information governance

Local government law

Education

Law degree

2:1 honours degree in non-law subject

PGDL/GDL

Job description

Apprentice Solicitor - Two-and-a-half-year fixed term training contract

Our Lexcel-accredited Legal Services Team offers an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Solicitor. The role involves working with both internal and external clients alongside experienced team members, covering contentious and non-contentious work. Practice areas include regulatory enforcement, planning, commercial contracts, property, information governance, and local government law. You will manage a variety of tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environment, overseeing your caseload with supervision from the Legal Services Team Leaders.

To be considered, you must hold a law degree or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject, and have a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL. The successful candidate will complete the Level 7 Graduate Entry Solicitor Apprenticeship (day release study) with BPP (https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/apprenticeships/graduate-solicitor-day-release).

For an informal discussion, please contact Jeanette McGarry (Interim Legal Team Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer) at 01530 454762 or via email at [e-mail].

Additional details:

1. 36.25 hours per week (including 1 day of training) with an annual starting salary of £31,036 (pay award pending)
2. Agile working scheme combining home and office working
3. 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
4. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
5. Employee benefits including coverage of medical, dental, and optical expenses
6. Ongoing training and development opportunities

To download the full job pack, please click on the link under attachments. To apply, visit the BPP website: https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=260050&asid=1. All applications must be submitted through the BPP website. North West Leicestershire District Council will not process applications directly; initial assessments will be conducted by BPP.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: Sunday 18 May 2025