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Trainee Solicitor

Business Unit Legal Services
Location London/Bath/Oxford&Swindon
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are currently recruiting for our Trainee Solicitors in our Thames Valley (Oxford and Swindon), Bath, and London offices. 

The main aspect of the role will be to gain experience in various areas of law with the opportunity to develop skills in contentious and non-contentious law in line with the SRA requirements. 

The level and complexity of work will vary and increase during the Training Contract. At the end of the Training Contract, Trainees will be competent to run files and demonstrate the SRA’s practice skills to qualify as a Solicitor. Trainees are expected to demonstrate the RWK Goodman values and behaviours throughout the training contract. 

You will need: 

Essential 

•    To be at least in your penultimate year of your law degree or your final year of your non-law degree
•    To be available to start a Training Contract in September 2026  
•    To be predict a 2:2 or above in your degree
•    To be passionate and enthusiastic about a career in law at RWK Goodman 

Desirable 

•    We are looking for someone that shares our values and ambitions 
•    A dedicated graduate excited about their career at RWK Goodman
•    An individual that can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a willingness to go the extra mile

Please get in touch at hrteamrecruitment@rwkgoodman.com with questions.

Applications for this vacancy will close on the 30th April 2024.

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.

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