2028 Training Contract

About the role

As a trainee at Winckworth Sherwood, you will have the opportunity to work in four seats across our varied and diverse practice. You will be consistently supported throughout your training contract by your trainee supervisors, and L&D/Recruitment team with training, advice, support and sometimes, just the offer of an informal chat over a coffee. Our trainees get involved in real actionable work from the outset, allowing you to get vital exposure to technical legal work, as well as client exposure, either on the phone or in person.

Our training contracts will be based at our London office at the Arbor Building (Blackfriars), on a full time (35 hours per week), basis.

Tasks will include:

• Drafting and amending a range of different legal documents.

• Conducting legal research.

• Attending client meetings/meetings with third parties and preparing attendance notes.

• Calling/corresponding with clients to provide updates or request instructions.

• Liaising and/or negotiating with third parties.

• Entering and analysing time recorded on our time recording software (Intapp).

• Producing news articles and legal updates for team meetings/external publication.

• Presenting to team members and clients on points of law.

• Case and Transaction Management using our Document Management System, NetDocs.

• Using legal software to progress instructions including e-disclosure platforms, HMCS systems and/or Land Registry online.

• Building your personal brand by cross departmental networking and attending internal and external events.

About you

As a Winckworth Sherwood Trainee Solicitor you will:

• Enjoy the challenge of critical thinking and possess a keen eye for detail.

• Relish the challenge of solving intricate legal puzzles - challenges excite rather than intimidate you and you approach problems with an original creative mindset, finding innovative solutions that set you apart in the legal arena.

• Enjoy the process of conducting legal research and unearthing legal precedents

• Thrive on continuous development and enjoy keeping up to date with legal developments

• Communicate well - as an aspiring solicitor, communication is key. Whether it is drafting legal documents, presenting arguments, or liaising with clients, your communication skills need to be clear, concise, and persuasive.

• Be able to understand the commerciality of your clients needs.

• Need to be a team player. The role will require that you thrive in a team environment, drawing strength from collective knowledge and fostering positive relationships with colleagues, including senior leaders of the business.

• Be able to keep up with an ever-changing legal landscape. Your ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines is a testament to your organizational skills.

• Be able to demonstrate expertise appropriate to the role and your level of qualification.

• Have a passion for people and providing first class client care.

• Possess excellent IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with a love for exploring how technology can streamline processes.

• Have discretion and sensitivity in relation to confidential information.

• Have a proactive mindset, and an ability to explain complicated concepts in simple terms.

• Be good at working under pressure, often to tight deadlines.

• Be willing to work outside of core hours occasionally when events require it.