Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

DAC Beachcroft Dublin; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting Graduate Solicitor Apprentice opportunity in a vibrant team. This 30-month full-time contract in Bristol provides a structured path to becoming a qualified solicitor, with extensive support for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams. You'll gain practical experience in legal research, client interactions, and document preparation, all while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on personal development and a collaborative work environment, this role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to build a successful legal career.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Healthcare

Gym Memberships

Professional Development Opportunities

Study Day with BPP University

All Course and Exam Fees Covered

Qualifications

• A qualifying Law degree or equivalent is required.
• Strong academic background with at least BBB at A Level.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service and liaise with clients and staff.
• Prepare and amend documents accurately and timely.
• Draft engagement letters and manage files.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Interaction

Document Preparation

Case Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Law Degree (2:1 or above)

Non-Law Degree with GDL (2:1 or above)

A Levels (BBB)

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

DAC Beachcroft has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice within our Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team. This is a 30-month full-time contract based in our Bristol office, starting in early September.

Joining DAC Beachcroft as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice offers a structured path to becoming a fully qualified solicitor, with comprehensive support through the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). You'll gain hands-on experience in legal research, client interaction, document preparation, and case management. A dedicated study day each week with BPP University is provided.

All course and exam fees are covered, and you'll earn a competitive salary while you learn. The programme includes professional development opportunities with supervisors, mentors, and skills coaches. Employee benefits such as pension plans, healthcare, and gym memberships are also available. The day release study format ensures a balanced approach to work and study, supporting your legal career development.

The Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team at DAC Beachcroft is large and active, with a presence in Bristol and London. The team works on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate and finance transactions, insolvency, and advisory work. The work is project-based, involved, and engaging.

Our clients include major corporates and sectors such as healthcare, real estate, and financial services, expecting a high standard of service.

Requirements

• A qualifying Law degree at a 2:1 or above, or a non-law degree at a 2:1 or above with a pass in GDL, PGDL, CPE, or equivalent completed in the last 5 years.
• A minimum of BBB at A Level or equivalent; at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.

Please contact our Early Talent team at [e-mail] for questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing excellent client-facing service, liaising with clients and support staff via phone, email, and in person
• Preparing correspondence, agreements, and other documents accurately and timely
• Amending documents, proofreading, and creating comparisons to highlight changes
• Drafting engagement letters
• Opening and closing files
• Liaising with overseas counsel

The Ideal Candidate

• A proactive, can-do attitude towards new tasks
• Motivation to pursue a legal career
• High attention to detail and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressure
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning