In-House Trainee Solicitor: 2-Year, Mentored, Hybrid

EnQuest; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EnQuest in Aberdeen invites applications for a two-year Trainee Solicitor programme within its Legal & Commercial team. You will gain practical experience across operations, drafting and reviewing upstream agreements and supply contracts while supporting business needs.

Based in our Aberdeen office with some hybrid working, the role develops from learning modules, mentoring and secondments to build a long-term career as a solicitor in-house at a growing energy company.

Qualifications

• LLB in Scots Law (or equivalent qualification)
• Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent qualification)
• Entrance Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of legal and commercial activities within EnQuest's Legal & Commercial team.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and analysing upstream agreements and supply chain contracts.
• Collaborate with operations and stakeholders across UK-based activities.
• Contribute to key people initiatives and professional development during the traineeship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

LLB in Scots Law (or equivalent qualification)

Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent qualification)

Entrance Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

EnQuest in Aberdeen invites applications for a two-year Trainee Solicitor programme within its Legal & Commercial team. You will gain practical experience across operations, drafting and reviewing upstream agreements and supply contracts while supporting business needs.

Based in our Aberdeen office with some hybrid working, the role develops from learning modules, mentoring and secondments to build a long-term career as a solicitor in-house at a growing energy company.