We’re hiring: Trainee Solicitor – Neath

£23,122 a year – Full-time

Work Location: 119 London Road, Neath

About Us

Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors is a well-established, distinguished firm operating in Swansea and Neath since 2011. Our aim is to provide clients in the South Wales area with exceptional legal services using our attentive, responsible approach. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we are confident in providing ‘clear thinking’ advice to ensure the client’s trust throughout our service.

The Role

Hutchinson Thomas is offering the exciting opportunity of a training contract within our Firm. During the training contract, the successful candidate will be provided with expert training and experience in various areas of law and practice, as well as a broad overview of the functioning of the office.

The Trainee Solicitor will be allocated to our Commercial Corporate department and will be based in our Neath Office.

Receiving a competitive annual salary in accordance with the SRA recommended salary levels, the Firm will also cover the cost of the Professional Skills Course and any other relevant training courses. Hutchinson Thomas has an excellent background in supporting our employees’ development; we will discuss employment opportunities with the successful Trainee Solicitor towards the end of their training contract.

As a Trainee Solicitor in the Commercial Corporate department, you will undergo a two-year training contract or SQE, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of commercial and corporate law. You will work closely with our operations partner, assisting with legal research, drafting documents, and attending client meetings. This role is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify as a solicitor.

Responsibilities

  • Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on various commercial and corporate law topics.
  • Document Drafting: Draft and proofread legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate resolutions.
  • Client Interaction: Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and assist in providing legal advice.
  • Case Management: Assist in managing case files, preparing trial bundles, and ensuring all documentation is up-to-date.
  • Due Diligence: Conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
  • Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and organizing documents.

What we can offer you

  • Continuous education and professional development
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Free parking onsite
  • Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training & Development
  • Progression opportunities
  • Up to 5 days additional annual leave for continuous service
  • Discounts from local businesses
  • Free and discounted in-house legal services
  • Free independent financial pension advice
  • Monthly Firm get together with free lunch/goodies
  • Charity fundraising

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (required)

Pay: £23,122.00 per year

Apply today

The position will be full time (35 hours per week). Our full-time working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

To apply, follow this link