Trainee Solicitor

Pogust Goodhead; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogust Goodhead offers an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor in Edinburgh, providing a training contract to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland. Join a committed legal team working on high-profile group litigation and public interest cases. Develop your legal career in a collaborative environment focused on social justice and corporate accountability.

Benefits

Mentorship and support throughout training

Exposure to high-impact group litigation

Collaborative international team

Qualifications

• Completion of (or current enrolment in) the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) is preferred.
• You must hold a Scottish LLB and Scots Law degree (2:1, or have legal experience if degree is of a lower classification).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with legal research, drafting, and case preparation.
• Supporting litigation teams with document management and court filings.
• Collaborating with colleagues across our international offices.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Scottish LLB

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Job description

Pogust Goodhead is a leading international law firm committed to delivering justice for individuals, communities, and businesses through group litigation and complex dispute resolution. Our work focuses on corporate accountability, environmental justice, consumer protection, and human rights. With offices in the UK, Brazil, and the Netherlands, we are proud to be at the forefront of legal innovation and impact.

The Opportunity

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor to join our Edinburgh office, where you will become part of a growing legal team engaged in high-profile, meaningful litigation.

A training contract will be provided, giving you the opportunity to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland while developing your legal career in a purpose-driven, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with legal research, drafting, and case preparation

• Supporting litigation teams with document management and court filings

• Attending client meetings, court hearings, and strategic case discussions

• Working on large-scale group actions and public interest litigation

• Collaborating with colleagues across our international offices
  

Candidate Requirements

• You must hold a Scottish LLB and Scots Law degree (2:1, or have legal experience if degree is of a lower classification) andCompletion of (or current enrolment in) the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) is preferred
• Strong legal research and drafting skills

• A genuine interest in litigation and social access to justice

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent attention to detail

Requirements

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following:

Your CV

A cover letter clearly explaining:

• Why you want to train and work at Pogust Goodhead

• Which areas of law interest you most and how they relate to our work

️ Please note: Applications will not be considered without a cover letter.

Interview Format

Candidates selected for interview will be invited to our Edinburgh office for a face-to-face interview. As part of the process, you will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation on a legal topic relevant to our practice areas. or public interest litigation.

Why Pogust Goodhead?

• Gain a full training contract with exposure to high-impact group litigation

• Work with passionate legal professionals on cutting-edge cases

• Collaborate with an ambitious and values-driven international team

• Receive mentorship and support throughout your training journey

• Be part of a firm committed to making a difference through the law

Benefits

Pogust Goodhead is an equal opportunities employer. We passionately believe that our team should represent the diverseness of the clients that we support, not least because it's the diversity of perspective, thought, background and cultures that helps make us one of the leading global law firms in the class actions space.

We are committed to providing a place of work that provides fair and equitable career growth, with learning opportunities for all our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within our firm, and we strive to create a culture that offers opportunity for all, regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, disability, veteran status, or religious belief.