Solicitor Apprenticeship

Support fee earners with research, drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents Assist in advising clients on executive and employee share plans across multiple jurisdictions Prepare client-ready materials, including summaries, reports, and checklists Attend internal training sessions and client meetings (where appropriate) Maintain accurate file management and version control Work closely with supervisors, mentors, and wider teams to support legal work and your development Participate in feedback, performance reviews, and reflective learning logs as part of the apprenticeship programme Contribute positively to Tapestry’s inclusive and collaborative culture Follow internal quality processes and regulatory requirements Work to high standards of accuracy and professionalism Ensure confidentiality and compliance with SRA standards Build competence across the Solicitor Competence Framework

Training:
The apprentice will study with the University of Law, spending one day per week in off‑the‑job training as part of the 6‑year Level 7 apprenticeship Across the 6‑year programme, you will study core legal foundation subjects before progressing into advanced areas and SQE preparation Early years cover topics such as Common Law Method, Public Law, Contract, Tort, Criminal Law, Land Law, Real Estate and Business Law Mid‑programme modules include Equity & Trusts, Access to Justice, Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Civil Dispute Resolution In the final two years, you will complete Business Law 2, Wills and Succession, and structured preparation for SQE1 and SQE2, followed by LLM‑level key practice areas All remaining time will be spent at Tapestry gaining practical experience across different legal areas, supported by supervisors, your mentor and the wider team in our Leeds and/or Sheffield office

Training Outcome:
Completing the 6‑year Solicitor Apprenticeship leads to full solicitor qualification (after passing SQE1 and SQE2) Once qualified, apprentices can progress into solicitor roles at Tapestry, where career development continues through our established progression framework

Employer Description:

At Tapestry Compliance, we do law a little differently. We’re an award‑winning, Tier‑1 ranked, 100% employee‑owned boutique law firm specialising in UK and global executive and employee share plans and incentives. We work with some of the world’s most recognisable companies across 150+ countries.

Our culture is open, collaborative, and people‑first. We support long‑term professional development, maintain strong work‑life balance, and give every colleague a meaningful voice in shaping the future of the firm.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (typically between 9.00am to 5.00pm).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience