Solicitor Apprenticeship
Sandhurst Solicitors
Remote Work, LS1 5JD
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 10 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Join Sandhurst Solicitors a, specialising in corporate, commercial, and contract law for global clients across multiple industries. Work remotely with some travel, gaining hands-on experience on high-profile matters while studying for qualification. Full training, paid tuition, and career growth opportunities await. Apply now!
- Annual wage
- £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
- Training course
- Solicitor (level 7)
- Hours
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Duration: 72 months, including work and training.
Monday to Friday, typically 9am to 5pm, with flexibility to meet client needs. Remote work is the default, with occasional travel required.
Hours: The apprentice will work 35/40 hours per week.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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6 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents for global clients across industries.
Conduct legal research and support corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.
Collaborate with senior solicitors on complex commercial matters, delivering tailored legal solutions.
Where you’ll work
Remote Work
LS1 5JD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Solicitor (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
- Obtain relevant facts by effective questioning and active listening.
- Find, analyse, and assess documents to extract relevant information including recognising when additional information is needed , interpreting and evaluating information obtained, recording and presenting information accurately and clearly.
- Recognise when legal research is needed and use appropriate methods and resources including identifying, finding and assessing the relevance of sources of law, interpreting, evaluating and applying research results, recording and presenting findings of research accurately and clearly.
- Develop strategies and solutions including an understanding of a client’s commercial and personal circumstances, their needs, objectives, priorities and constraints.
- Provide advice which is informed by appropriate and factual legal analysis and identifying the consequences of different options.
- Draft documents from scratch and use precedents which address all legal and factual issues, complying with all formalities and using clear, accurate and succinct language.
- Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy in court and outside of formal court hearings including: effective preparation by identifying and mastering relevant facts and legal principles, organize facts to support an argument or position, present a reasoned argument in a clear, logical, succinct persuasive way, make appropriate references to legal authority, comply with formalities, deal with witnesses appropriately, respond effectively to questions or opposing arguments, identify strengths and weaknesses from different parties’ perspectives.
- Negotiate solutions to clients’ issues including: identify all parties’ interests, objectives and limits, developing and formulating best options for meeting parties’ objectives, presenting options for compromises persuasively, responding to options presented by the other side, developing compromises between options or parties.
- Plan and manage legal cases and transactions including applying relevant processes and procedures to progress matters effectively, assessing, communicating and managing risk, bringing a transaction or case to a conclusion.
- Obtain relevant facts by effective questioning and active listening.
- Find, analyse, and assess documents to extract relevant information including recognising when additional information is needed , interpreting and evaluating information obtained, recording and presenting information accurately and clearly.
- Recognise when legal research is needed and use appropriate methods and resources including identifying, finding and assessing the relevance of sources of law, interpreting, evaluating and applying research results, recording and presenting findings of research accurately and clearly.
- Develop strategies and solutions including an understanding of a client’s commercial and personal circumstances, their needs, objectives, priorities and constraints.
- Provide advice which is informed by appropriate and factual legal analysis and identifying the consequences of different options.
- Draft documents from scratch and use precedents which address all legal and factual issues, complying with all formalities and using clear, accurate and succinct language.
- Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy in court and outside of formal court hearings including: effective preparation by identifying and mastering relevant facts and legal principles, organize facts to support an argument or position, present a reasoned argument in a clear, logical, succinct persuasive way, make appropriate references to legal authority, comply with formalities, deal with witnesses appropriately, respond effectively to questions or opposing arguments, identify strengths and weaknesses from different parties’ perspectives.
- Negotiate solutions to clients’ issues including: identify all parties’ interests, objectives and limits, developing and formulating best options for meeting parties’ objectives, presenting options for compromises persuasively, responding to options presented by the other side, developing compromises between options or parties.
- Plan and manage legal cases and transactions including applying relevant processes and procedures to progress matters effectively, assessing, communicating and managing risk, bringing a transaction or case to a conclusion.
Your training plan
The Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship provides a structured and practical route to qualifying as a solicitor. Training will combine hands-on work experience in corporate, commercial, and contract law with academic study to achieve an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice.
Workplace Training: The apprentice will work remotely, with occasional travel to client meetings or firm events, gaining real-world experience in drafting contracts, conducting research, and managing legal matters across multiple industries.
Academic Training: Study will be undertaken with a leading legal training provider, typically through a blend of remote learning and periodic in-person sessions at [training provider's address, if known].
Schedule: Training will take place one day per week (day release) alongside full-time work. Additional study and preparation will be supported with clear guidance from both the employer and academic provider.
The apprenticeship culminates in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) as part of the End Point Assessment, ensuring the apprentice is fully equipped for a successful career as a solicitor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- ENGLISH (grade A* or 9)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
About this company
About Welcome to Sandhurst, established in 2017. We are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire (England) and operate as a commercial and corporate law firm and trading name of Legal & Commercial Consultancy. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 653 792) and committed to providing specialised legal support to various business sectors. A Professional Approach. At Sandhurst, we balance professionalism with approachability. Our goal is to make expert legal advice accessible and understandable for all our clients. Customised Legal Services. We understand that each industry has its unique challenges and needs. Our services are tailored to align with the specifics of your business, ensuring that you are well-equipped to navigate the legal landscape. Working Together. We believe in collaboration and work alongside you to provide the legal support necessary for your business to flourish. Our extensive legal expertise is at your disposal, supporting you in facing business challenges with clarity and confidence.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will qualify as a solicitor with an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice and SQE certification. Career progression includes roles such as Associate Solicitor, specialising in corporate, commercial, or contract law, with opportunities to advance to Senior Solicitor, Partner, or in-house counsel for global clients.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Sandhurst Solicitors
Nasser Hussain
nasser.hussain@sandhurstsolicitors.co.uk
07930387434
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288458.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 10 December at 11:59pm)
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