Banking & Finance Litigation Trainee Solicitor

Lightfoots LLP; Thame; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing events

Volunteer days

Job summary

Lightfoots Solicitors in Thame is recruiting two aspiring solicitors who have already passed SQE1 (or LPC) to join the Banking & Finance litigation team as paralegals ahead of a training contract starting September 2027.

From day one you will work with partners and the team on banking and finance disputes, receive hands-on training, and progress to Trainee Solicitor with a structured plan overseen by experienced solicitors.

Qualifications

• SQE1 already passed at application.
• Genuine interest in litigation, banking & finance disputes.
• Strong academic record.
• Paralegal experience in Litigation (minimum 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Join Banking & Finance litigation team as paralegal.
• Work alongside partners, solicitors and other paralegals from day one on banking & finance disputes.
• Pursue SQE2 qualification while training.
• Progress to Trainee Solicitor with a structured training plan overseen by experienced solicitors.

Skills

Litigation interest

Academic excellence

Paralegal experience

Education

SQE1 or LPC passed

Job description

Lightfoots Solicitors in Thame is recruiting two aspiring solicitors who have already passed SQE1 (or LPC) to join the Banking & Finance litigation team as paralegals ahead of a training contract starting September 2027.

From day one you will work with partners and the team on banking and finance disputes, receive hands-on training, and progress to Trainee Solicitor with a structured plan overseen by experienced solicitors.