Graduate Solicitor Trainee - National Highways Legal Graduate Programme (Fully Remote)

Launch Your Legal Career with National Highways: Join Our Three-Year Legal Graduate Programme

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in law? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in shaping the country's infrastructure? National Highways is seeking talented individuals to join its Legal Graduate Programme, a fully remote opportunity that offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.

As a graduate solicitor trainee on our legal programme, you'll have the chance to work under the supervision of experienced legal experts across various disciplines, gaining valuable insights and skills that will set you up for success in your future career. You'll be an integral part of National Highways' legal affairs, providing advice on matters critical to the organization's operations, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal services.

What You'll Be Doing

As a graduate solicitor trainee, you'll be exposed to a wide range of legal areas, including:

• Civil litigation, health and safety law, and coronial law
• Regulatory and commercial issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts
• Procurement, planning matters, and highways applications
• Employment law, property law, judicial reviews, and managing legal challenges
• Managing reputational risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines

You'll work closely with qualified legal experts to:

• Respond to queries and provide clear, concise advice to client teams
• Manage a variety of cases under supervision
• Promote high standards of legal practice and compliance
• Advise a broad range of stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners

What You'll Gain from the Programme

As part of our Legal Graduate Programme, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Study towards a Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, with the goal of qualifying as a solicitor
• Gain hands-on experience in a variety of legal areas, with exposure to real-life cases and projects
• Develop your skills and knowledge through a combination of on-the-job training, workshops, and mentoring
• Work with experienced colleagues who will provide guidance, support, and career planning advice
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your work and personal life
• Connect with other graduates and early talent professionals through our Early Talent community

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different stakeholders and formats
• Strong co-ordination skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
• A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do

Essential Qualifications

To be eligible for the programme, you'll need to meet the following essential qualification requirements by the programme start date:

• A 2:2 qualifying law degree, or a 2:2 non-law degree with a law conversion course pass
• At least five GCSEs, including English and Mathematics at grades A-C (or 9-4)

Please note that, in order to qualify as a solicitor, you must be eligible to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 & 2 as part of your learning programme.

What You'll Get in Return

As a graduate on our Legal Graduate Programme, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary, benchmarked against industry standards
• A permanent contract from day one, providing job security and stability
• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and retailers discounts and cashback
• Annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days with service
• Opportunities for career development and growth, with a dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues

Assessment and Selection Process

Our assessment centres will take place in January and February. To be eligible for a place on the programme, you must be available to attend the 4-day induction, 8th -11th September.

All offers for our graduate programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme.

Are You the One We're Looking For?

If you're a motivated and ambitious graduate looking to launch your career in law, we want to hear from you. Our Legal Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills and knowledge, and work with experienced professionals in a dynamic and evolving organization.

To apply, simply submit your application through our website. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this opportunity further.

Join National Highways and be part of shaping the country's infrastructure. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career in law.

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