Trainee Solicitor - Commercial

Legalvision; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for SQE 2 exam

Fast-paced startup environment

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health and wellbeing allowance

Confidential EAP support

Regular team socials

Hybrid working in Ancoats

Job summary

LegalVision is seeking a motivated Trainee Solicitor to join our Commercial team in Manchester on a two-year fixed-term contract. There will be no rotations and you will qualify via the SQE pathway, rather than LPC.

You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training in technical legal knowledge, matter management, and client service, with opportunities for permanent roles after 18 months in the team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for SQE pathway and have completed or be on track to complete SQE1.
• Interest in commercial law and tech-enabled legal services.
• Ability to work with senior lawyers and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and advise on corporate and commercial matters including terms for websites, privacy and SaaS agreements.
• Provide oral and written client advice across a range of legal matters.
• Utilise technology to deliver pragmatic legal advice with fast turnaround times.
• Contribute to the online library of articles and publications and client resources.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tech savvy

Client-focused

Personable and empathetic

Calm under pressure

Education

SQE pathway candidate

Job description

About LegalVision

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every LegalVision is an award winning market disruptor in the legal industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial. We have assisted thousands of businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and are just getting started.

LegalVision was founded to improve access for every business to quality legal services, to disrupt the traditional law firm model, and to promote a culture of technological innovation in the legal industry and beyond. As a Trainee Solicitor at LegalVision, you will play a critical role in bringing this mission to life.

If you are excited about the prospect of launching your legal career in an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Trainee Solicitor to join our growing Commercial team as soon as possible.

There will be no rotations - you will be hired directly into our Commercial practice group on a two year fixed term contract. Candidates must be willing to qualify via the SQE pathway - we cannot accommodate LPC candidates seeking a formal training contract.

You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training focused on technical legal knowledge, matter management, and client service and meeting professional obligations, to give you a strong understanding of the legal needs of our commercial clients, and to meet the requirements of your Qualifying Work Experience. We are able to explore permanent NQ roles for Trainees who become admitted after a minimum of 18 months in the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Under the supervision of our Practice Leaders and Senior Associates, a typical day may include (among other things, and depending on your practice area):

• Drafting, reviewing and advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including website terms and conditions, privacy policies, supply agreements, SaaS agreements; advising on consumer law, privacy and other regulatory compliance obligations.
• Providing oral and written advice to clients on a broad range of legal matters, including as part of our industry leading Legal Advice Consultation service.
• Utilising cutting edge technology to provide commercial pragmatic legal advice within impressive turnaround times.
• Contributing to our online library of informative articles and publications.

Setting You Up For Success

• Real responsibility and client contact from your first month, with senior lawyers available whenever you need support.
• Dedicated mentorship that matters. Practice Leaders - our most senior lawyers - personally oversee your development. They dedicate real time to teaching, encourage questions, and provide regular feedback.
• Time to learn. You will have time to properly understand topics and build your skills, supported by our extensive knowledge base and regular check-ins with Practice Leaders.
• Focus on outcomes, not billable hours. You'll focus on delivering quality work, developing your skills, and becoming an excellent lawyer.

The Ideal Candidate

• Eligible: You are a SQE qualification pathway candidate and you have at a minimum successfully completed your SQE1 assessment (or equivalent).
• Wants to do things differently and isn’t the average trainee: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are keen to grow as a solicitor in an innovative environment.
• Tech savvy: You're excited to use cutting-edge technology and can quickly get your head around new systems.
• Passionate about the client experience: You are focused on your clients and you’re dedicated to creating experiences that exceed client expectations.
• Personable, empathetic and resilient: You are friendly, warm and professional. You celebrate the ups, and push through and learn from the downs.
• Cool and calm under pressure: You are an organised and efficient worker, and can effectively manage competing priorities.

The Perks

• Study support for your SQE 2 exam (paid time off plus a budget for study materials).
• Fast-paced startup environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus contractual sick pay.
• Birthday leave, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance, and confidential EAP support services.
• Regular team socials.
• Vibrant office environment in Ancoats and hybrid working available over time.