The Trainee Solicitor will work with the General Legal Counsel to support the transformation of the business as well as provide the essential day-to-day services of an in-house solicitor across a wide range of practice areas including FCA regulation, litigation, commercial lending, employment and commercial property. They will also assist the General Legal Counsel in his role as company secretary of the four companies. We will ensure that you are given all required practical and relevant experience in various areas of law in order to help you to qualify.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree is essential

• Applicants should have successfully completed the SQE or LPC
• Candidates with at least a year’s experience in a legal department and/or as a paralegal in areas of work relevant to the duties listed above
• Demonstrates the ability to build good relationships with various stakeholders in the business
• Precise drafting ability
• A good strategic thinker – shows an aptitude to understand how the business works and how the legal department can solve problems and support innovations
• Articulate
• Able to translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for our various stakeholders
• Interest in the motor industry and/or consumer credit
• Able to work under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities

Able to work well within a team to ensure a steady workflow