City of London
A leading international law firm is offering a comprehensive Training Contract designed to develop future commercial lawyers through real-world experience, tailored support, and cross-border opportunities. This is a chance to train at a top-tier firm known for innovation, client impact, and global reach. Key Criteria: • Start dates: March 2027 (Law & Non-Law Graduates), March 2028 (Non-Law Graduates only), • Education requirements: Minimum AAB at A-Level (or equivalent), 2:1 degree (predicted or achieved), • Eligibility:, • March 2027: Law grads ready for SQE in Spring 2026, or Non-Law grads with completed/ongoing PGDL, • March 2028: Non-Law grads starting PGDL by Spring 2026, then SQE in Spring 2027, • Skills needed: Commercial awareness, adaptability, tech-savvy mindset, teamwork, commitment to law, • Finance seat: 1–2 finance department rotations expected, • Benefits: Excellent wellness, medical, travel and lifestyle benefits + international secondments Training Structure • Trainees complete four six-month rotations (‘seats’) across a range of departments. Each seat is structured to ensure you build strong foundations in law, with hands-on work and close mentorship from senior lawyers., • As part of the contract, you’ll gain exposure to:, • Commercial and corporate law, • Finance (1–2 seats typically required), • Litigation (either as a seat or through courses/legal clinics), • Optional international or client secondments to broaden your legal and cultural understanding, • Throughout the two years, trainees are supported with structured feedback, guidance, and the opportunity to tailor their training experience to match career interests. What We’re Looking For • The ideal candidate will:, • Demonstrate a clear commitment to a career in commercial law, • Be tech-literate, curious, and proactive, • Thrive in collaborative teams, • Show resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset, • This is an opportunity to join a firm that values innovation, diversity, and long-term career development. Benefits & Perks • Trainees enjoy a wide range of benefits to support health, wellbeing, and work–life balance, including:, • Cycle-to-work and season ticket loans, • On-site GP, physiotherapist, and dental cover, • Fitness centre, sports hall, and in-house wellness therapies, • Free global access to mental health apps: Headspace, Help@hand, and Unmind, • Private Medical Insurance and 24/7 Employee Advice Line, • Exclusive discounts on retail and lifestyle products