Apprentice Solicitor
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Position Overview & Specifications
An annual salary of £27,436- £31,194 per annum
Contractual hours36.25
BasisFull time
RegionEast Midlands
PackageAttractive Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee benefits programme
Date posted12/05/2023
Band D, £27,436- £31,194 per annum, 2.5 year fixed term contract plus flexi-time, generous holiday entitlement and good pension scheme
Our friendly, proactive and Lexcel accredited Legal Services Team has an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Solicitor to join them. This post will provide the opportunity to work with both our internal and external clients alongside more senior members of the team covering the council’s contentious and non-contentious work. Areas of practice will include regulatory enforcement, planning, commercial contracts, property, information governance and local government law. You will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks, working in a sometimes high-pressure environment and managing a caseload of your own with supervision from the Legal Services Team.
In order to be considered for this role you must hold a law degree or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL. The successful candidate will complete the Level 7 Graduate Entry Solicitor Apprenticeship (Day release study) with BPP (https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/apprenticeships/graduate-solicitor-day-release ).
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kerryn Woollett, Senior Solicitor – Litigation on 01530 454703 or by email to kerryn.woollett@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
- 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £27,436- £31,194 per annum
- Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 37 Days after 5 years
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with approx. 25% employer’s contribution
- Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
- Continued training and development opportunities
If you would like to download the full job pack, please click on the link under attachments.
You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=227819&asid=1 Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 28 May 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Solicitor roles across North West Leicestershire District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,436 - £31,194 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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