Legal Apprentice (Geely Auto UK)

The opportunity

We are recruiting a Legal Apprentice to work within an in house Legal team supporting both Geely Auto UK and LEVC. This is a great opportunity to develop broad, commercial in house legal experience in a fast moving automotive environment, learning directly from experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel colleagues.

As a Legal Apprentice, you will support the Legal team in providing practical, commercially focused legal support across the business. You will learn how an in house legal function enables commercial outcomes, manages legal and regulatory risk, supports governance, and protects brand reputation—while developing your legal capability through structured training and real work exposure.

Apprenticeship target

This role is aligned to the Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route. The clear target outcome is that within 33 months, the apprentice will complete the programme, pass SQE1 and SQE2, and qualify as a solicitor (subject to successful completion of all apprenticeship and assessment requirements).

Training delivery: a mixture of weekly online learning, occasional in‑person skills workshops, and regular tutor/coach support with progress reviews.

What you will do (key exposure areas)

Under supervision and with increasing responsibility over time, your work will include exposure to:

1) Commercial contracting & legal operations

Supporting contract review, drafting, negotiation and interpretation (appropriate to apprenticeship level) Assisting with contract lifecycle administration and organisation Helping maintain templates, precedents, guidance notes and playbooks Supporting contract risk assessment and escalation processes

2) Business partnering exposure (how Legal supports the organisation)

You will gain insight into how Legal supports different functions, including:

Marketing and commercial activities Sales, aftersales, dealer network, supply chain and procurement Cross functional support as required in a growing business

3) Governance & company secretarial exposure

Supporting governance processes, board/committee documentation, and record keeping (training provided) Understanding how governance supports decision making and risk management

4) Compliance exposure

Learning how the organisation manages key compliance topics through policy, process and controls Supporting compliance related documentation, tracking actions and internal reporting under supervision

5) Dispute support exposure

Supporting dispute and claims processes under supervision (document management, tracking, internal coordination) Understanding how in house Legal works with external advisers on material disputes and litigation

6) Corporate projects exposure

Exposure to corporate projects and operational projects (learning how Legal supports strategic business activity)

7) Intellectual Property (IP) exposure

Supporting brand and IP protection activities (where applicable), and learning how IP is managed and maintained in house

8) Working with external advisers

Learning how in house teams instruct and manage external legal service providers and support cost control

Training:

One day per week will be spent with BPP University, working towards your LLB Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and the Solicitor Level 7 apprenticeship. Upon completion of your law degree, you will sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) 1&2 and qualify as a solicitor.

 

Your Level 7 apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face from BPP. Coupled with the on-the-job learning, completion of the apprenticeship will lead to obtaining your solicitor qualification.

The apprenticeship standard is based on the SRA's Statement of Solicitor Competence. Achievement of the standard and the associated apprenticeship assessment plan will satisfy the SRA's regulatory framework for qualification as a solicitor, subject to the SRA's usual tests of character and suitability.

Training Outcome:

Potential for a permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Geely is one of the world’s most forward thinking automotive groups, with a global family of brands and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility.

Geely Auto UK is the UK arm of Geely Auto Group, growing rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network and expand capability for long term success. Alongside this, LEVC continues to strengthen local capability to support future programmes and the delivery of next generation vehicles.

Working Hours :
Full-time. Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 16:45. Friday, 08:30 - 15:00. 37 hours.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Microsoft Office,PowerPoint,Word,Excel,Outlook,Written communication,Curious and quick to learn,Confident asking questions,Proactive and accountable,Collaborative and professional,Resilient and discreet,Commercially aware