Trainee Solicitor — Hands-On Path to Partnership

Laytons ETL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Laytons ETL, a commercial law firm serving UK and international clients, is recruiting trainees who will be part of our long-term future. The training programme provides comprehensive support to enable trainees to build a strong legal career in a collaborative environment, with hands-on client‑facing work from day one.

Over the two-year contract you will complete four six-month seats in different departments, supported by a dedicated supervisor and regular reviews.

Qualifications

• Hard-working mindset and commitment to a legal career.
• Strong academic record and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Good team player with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year training contract with four six-month seats.
• Work alongside partners and lawyers across departments.
• Potential secondments within the ETL network and involvement in business development.

Skills

Hard-working

Team player

Strong academics

Education

2:1 undergraduate law degree

2:1 non-law degree + GDL/PGDL/CPE

LPC completion

Job description

Laytons ETL, a commercial law firm serving UK and international clients, is recruiting trainees who will be part of our long-term future. The training programme provides comprehensive support to enable trainees to build a strong legal career in a collaborative environment, with hands-on client‑facing work from day one.

Over the two-year contract you will complete four six-month seats in different departments, supported by a dedicated supervisor and regular reviews.