Trainee Solicitor, We have offices throughout Europe. We are recruiting for our London, Bristol, Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices, Starting salary for London is £37,500
CMS is the leading European organisation of law and tax firms with more offices across Europe than any other firm. CMS brings together nine unique firms including CMS Cameron McKenna, which operates in the UK and across Central and Eastern Europe. Being part of this network allows us to offer clients access to the same high level of service and industry focus throughout Europe and beyond. During your career with us you'll have access to our entire network. You’ll experience multi-jurisdictional work and have the ability to spend time in one of our famed offices abroad.
Training contracts will have four six-month seats, gaining experience in various practice areas: Banking and International Finance; Commercial; Corporate; Energy, Projects and Construction; Insurance and Reinsurance; and Real Estate.
What we are looking for: We look for high-achieving team players with good communication, analytical and organisational skills.
What you will do: Over two years you will undertake four six-month seats in different practice areas. You will be awarded a priority seat and will undertake a compulsory seat in either corporate or banking, and a contentious seat. In addition to your on-the-job learning and technical training you will also attend a variety of talks, workshops and lunchtime sessions.
Perks: London trainees can expect gym membership/subsidy, life assurance, pensions scheme with firm contributions, private healthcare, season ticket loan, confidential care line, subsidised restaurant and 25 days’ holiday with options to buy a further five days. There is also the opportunity to be seconded to regional offices, a UK-based client secondment or further afield to our Central and Eastern European offices.
Sponsorship: The firm will cover fees for the GDL and LPC and provide you with a maintenance grant of up to £7,500.
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