Trainee Solicitor

Trainee Solicitor | Commercial Disputes

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial, and the key way we do this is through our industry-first legal services membership.

We have assisted over 200,000 businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and were recently named a finalist for the Law Company of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and International Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Business Awards UK.

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 startup environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

Due to the ongoing growth of the firm, we’re looking for a Trainee Solicitor undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) route to qualification to join our Disputes team. Under the supervision of your manager, you will assist our growing number of clients with a varied range of commercial disputes, such as breach of contract, director and shareholder disputes, debt recovery, IP infringement, negligence, employment, construction and leasing disputes.

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 (QWE).

The successful candidate must be available to commence work in our Manchester office between September 2024 and the end of November 2024.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Providing oral and written advice to clients on a broad range of dispute matters (including as part of our industry leading Legal Advice Consultation service).
• Advising clients on director and shareholder disputes such as breach of fiduciary duties and shareholder agreements, advising on strategies to remove directors and shareholders, preparing letters of claim and drafting settlement agreements.
• Advising clients on breach of contract claims across a wide range of industries.
• Preparing cease and desist letters in respect of IP infringement and responding to IP infringement claims.
• Preparing letters of claim for debt recovery and issuing proceedings.
• Advising employers on employment disputes, such as enforcement of restrictive covenants, breach of confidentiality, unfair or wrongful dismissal, discrimination and defending claims issued in the Employment Tribunal or High Court.
• Conducting legal research.
• Participating in role plays to improve your client service skills, or having a team lunch on the rooftop.

The Ideal Candidate

• Eligible: You are a SQE qualification pathway candidate and you have successfully completed your SQE1 assessment.
• 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.
• 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

• Fast-paced startup environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Talented teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• No suits, and no billable hour targets!
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus contractual sick pay.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development opportunities.
• Regular team socials, drinks and meals.
• Birthday leave, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Vibrant office environment in Ancoats (with a rooftop) + WFH options.

Apply Today!

If joining LegalVision as a Trainee sounds like the perfect move for your legal career, we’d love to hear from you!

Good luck!