Trainee Solicitor - West Midlands/Birmingham - 2028 Intake

Ampa Group; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is seeking a Trainee Solicitor for their 2028 intake. The ideal candidate will have a qualifying law degree or equivalent and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a clear path to qualification, along with opportunities to engage in diverse legal practices. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Comprehensive training contract

Opportunity to work with high-profile clients

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for law and desire to impact communities.
• Evidence of being authentic, brave, trusted, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support progression towards qualification as a solicitor.
• Engage in a range of practice areas to find a legal passion.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualifying law degree or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Solicitor - West Midlands/Birmingham - 2028 Intake

Application Deadline: 7 December 2025

Department: Trainees

Employment Type: Programme

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Daniel Money

Description

Join Us as a Trainee Solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau!

Do you want to unlock your potential?

Are you a curious, authentic and trusted individual ready to kick-start your legal career?

At Shakespeare Martineau, we’re not just looking for future solicitors — we’re looking for people who bring their full selves to work, think creatively, and live our values of being authentic, brave, trusted, and collaborative. Drawing on years of experience helping people from all backgrounds achieve their ambition of becoming solicitors, Shakespeare Martineau is a welcoming and supportive place to start your legal journey.

Who choose us?

Innovative Culture: Our offices and people reflect who we are — a vibrant, forward-thinking firm that values fresh ideas, creativity, and diversity of thought.

Varied Legal Experience: As a full-service law firm with over 12 offices across the UK, we offer exposure to a wide range of practice areas. You’ll gain a strong foundation and the freedom to explore different areas of law to find your passion.

Tailored Development: Our dedicated Early Ambitions team delivers a structured, bespoke programme of training and development opportunities designed to help you grow with confidence and pace.

Mentorship & Support: You’ll learn directly from experienced solicitors and leaders who are committed to helping you realise your full potential and achieve your career goals.

A Clear Path to Qualification: We’ll support you every step of the way — providing the experience, guidance, and encouragement you need to qualify and thrive as a solicitor.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive training contract leading to qualification
• The opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on exciting cases
• A diverse and inclusive workplace

Who We’re Looking For: Anyone who wants to unlock their potential!

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. All we ask is a passion for law, a desire to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate and enthusiasm to develop your career. Whether you're about to graduate or are looking for a change in direction, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Location: While we embrace agile working across the firm, Birmingham will be your primary office location.

Key Requirements:

• A qualifying law degree (or equivalent) or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
• Our Culture Code prioritises those who are Authentic, Brave, Trusted, Collaborative and we want to see evidence of that in your application
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.

Want to find out more about our amazing benefits?

Additional information: Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.