Trainee Solicitor

Walkers; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay during PPC course

Mentorship programme

Prominent international clients

Opportunities for client secondments

Annual leave of 20 days

Life cover

Wellness programme

Onsite gym

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Walkers in Dublin is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Solicitors to join our trainee programme. You will gain experience in at least three practice areas and work with partners delivering first‑class legal advice to clients, including international banks and funds.

You will learn through close supervision, secondments with clients, and ongoing feedback to support your development and progression within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong educational record required.
• Interest in financial services law.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with lawyers on a wide range of matters and clients.
• Undertake secondments with clients and receive feedback to aid development.
• Progress to increased responsibility with mentoring and guidance.

Skills

Ambitious

Entrepreneurial

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Energetic

Job description

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Since 2015 we have been hiring trainee solicitors in our Dublin office and they are an integral part of the firm as we continue to grow. Traineesgain experience in at least three of our practice areas, and during the 24-month training programme, you will work with lawyers who are experts in their field. You will be part of the team and will work alongside the partners in delivering first class legal advice to clients. Whether you are representing a client in buying or leasing an aircraft, advising a bank (we act for 85 of the top 100 banks in the world), or attending a board meeting for an investment fund, you will be involved at every stage of the process. In the world of finance, transactions move at speed and we deal with different time zones and other lawyers and clients across the globe. It isn’t for everyone, but if it is for you, you won’t learn your craft better anywhere else.

What you'll do

Trainees work closely with our lawyers on a wide range of matters and clients. Your role will involve a range of responsibilities. There will be constant learning and development and opportunities to undertake secondments with clients. You will be guided throughout your traineeship and provided with feedback and support to aid your development. You will have the opportunity to work with international clients and challenging work and will see increased responsibility as you progress combined with appropriate support and resources.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who have an interest in learning more about financial services law in particular. We look for candidates with a strong educational record who are:

• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, determined and invested in the long-term development of themselves and the success of our firm
• Commercially aware of the financial services sector
• Good communicators, problem solvers and team players
• Self-motivated
• Energetic and positive

In return we offer excellent training and career opportunities, mentorship and guidance throughout your traineeship and the opportunity to work with prominent international clients. You will be given challenging work and receive continuous feedback throughout each rotation.

What we offer

Your benefits as a Trainee Solicitor:

• Full pay during PPC course and fees fully covered
• Supportive environment and open culture
• Prominent international clients and challenging work
• Working directly with associates and partners
• Tailored learning & development programme
• Opportunities for client secondments
• Annual leave of 20 days
• Life cover
• Income protection
• Education bursary (discretionary)
• Employee assistance programme
• ‘Dress for your Day’ dress code
• Annual & monthly tax saver travel scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Bank at work
• Wellness programme including annual health screening, dedicated Wellness month and onsite wellness room
• Annual health screening
• Free flu vaccination annually
• VDU eye testing and contribution towards eyesight testing and glasses/contact lenses
• Regular social events such as summer BBQ, Christmas party and dedicated trainee events
• Opportunities to participate in a range of CSR initiatives
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Onsite gym
• Onsite changing facilities and shower room with towel serviceand secure bike storage
• Access to agile working
• Central location in the IFSC
• Complimentary breakfast items, fresh fruit and snacks

Life at Walkers

At Walkers, we have a dedicated social committee which includes members from across the office, including a trainee representative, who get involved in organising and hosting a variety of social events throughout the year. The committee organizes a variety of social events during the year such as our Summer BBQ, Christmas party, hikes and pizza evenings. There are numerous opportunities for us all to get together and for you to get to know your fellow trainees and colleagues, outside of the office. Along with firm wide events, there are regular department get togethers and dedicated trainee social events during the year.