Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

A Graduate Solicitor Apprentice role at PHOENIX focused on commercial law, governance, legal compliance, contract review, and in-house legal support while training to qualify as a solicitor.

Are you a motivated law graduate looking to launch your legal career within a dynamic in-house environment? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice to join our Company Secretariat team, supporting the Phoenix UK group of businesses while working towards qualification as a solicitor.

This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, organised, and eager to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of legal and compliance matters in a fast-paced corporate setting.

About the Role

Reporting to the Company Secretary, you’ll work closely with both the Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, providing legal and business support across the organisation. You’ll gain valuable exposure to commercial law, governance, compliance, litigation support, and business projects while developing the practical skills needed for a successful legal career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Company Secretary and Legal Counsel in delivering legal services to the business

• Reviewing commercial contracts, agreements, and terms & conditions

• Carrying out legal research and preparing first drafts of legal advice

• Supporting legal aspects of tenders and business projects

• Assisting with the management of disputes and litigation

• Liaising with external legal advisers and coordinating specialist advice

• Supporting board administration and governance activities

• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and helping communicate impacts across the business

• Promoting legal awareness throughout the organisation

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A 2:1 Law Degree or above covering foundational legal subjects:

  • Contract Law

  • Tort Law

  • Public Law

  • Criminal Law

  • Trusts

  • Land Law

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF

• Excellent organisational skills

• A proactive and personable approach

• Strong problem-solving ability

• High attention to detail

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment

• Strong telephone manner

• Ability to write confidently in professional business English

• Good note-taking skills

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your legal career within a supportive and collaborative in-house legal team. You’ll gain broad commercial exposure, practical legal experience, and the chance to develop professionally while working towards solicitor qualification.