Solicitor Apprenticeship

Role overview

The Solicitor Apprenticeship is a 6-year programme. During the first 12-months apprentices will rotate between the Compliance and Knowledge teams. Thereafter, they will rotate across various legal fee earning teams in London and have an opportunity to spend a period of time seconded to an overseas office.

This role involves assisting the compliance team, knowledge team, fee earners and support staff at all levels of the business. The role will involve a wide variety of tasks throughout the programme - including reviewing documentation, collating, drafting, research tasks and liaising with lawyers, staff and clients worldwide.

Key Activities (during the first 12-months)

Compliance team:

Updating information in the finance system (CMS) Liaising with fee earners to ensure that outstanding information is requested from clients and/or third parties Maintaining registers including process agency matters, gifts and hospitality, data protection, PEPs and Enhanced risk matters. Dealing with ad hoc queries, including requests for reopening files and background/company checks Administrative tasks involved with office opening/closing Ad hoc research tasks Information barrier maintenance Assisting on Compliance projects Annual employee screening
 

Knowledge team:

Compiling the daily Law Reports email alerts Monitoring a portfolio of current awareness alerts Undertaking basic legal and business research Updating records in our Information & Research platform Assisting in any projects, product trials that arise Other administrative tasks as required for the I&R team and Knowledge Lawyers

Training:

You will be working across a range of teams, whilst studying one-day a week with BPP University Law School.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice would be a qualified Solicitor once they complete the Level 7 apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm advising on complex disputes and transactions through local knowledge and an integrated international network. We have a strong sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across Energy, Transport and associated Infrastructure. The firm has achieved rapid expansion and year-on-year growth owed almost entirely to a focused strategy, strong leadership and the quality of its people. The next stage in the firm’s growth plan is to achieve full-service strength within core sectors across the global platform. We strive for excellence in all that we do and view investment in our people as key to achieving our business goals and values, which rest on developing deep and long-lasting relationships externally and internally through respect, sharing, communication and integrity. Our global practice is integrated across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America delivering consistently high levels of service across borders and locally through a deep understanding of local business customs and culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. We believe in celebrating difference and that people from any background can rise to the top, ensuring opportunities to develop and progress are available for all from day one.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 9:30am -5:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative