Solicitor Training Contract Cardiff 2027

Applications are now welcome for our graduate programme. We are searching for bright and enthusiastic applicants to join our new open and collaborative Cardiff office from 2027.

The quality and size of our client base means that employees of all levels at Geldards work on a wide range of cases and can therefore build expertise in many areas of the law.

At Geldards you will work on live cases with real life clients, we give you responsibility and support from day one, allowing you to challenge yourself and thrive on the opportunities made available for you. With the fantastic support of the team around you, and alongside HR and L&D support, we work with you to discuss developments, needs and opportunities for support that may be available.

For our teams we look for talented, passionate individuals who bring their whole selves to work and who show potential to be future business leaders (we're not looking for "cookie cutter" lawyers). We are looking for applicants with a passion for Law, to work alongside likeminded teams. We understand that Law isn't easy, therefore we provide training and support throughout your career alongside a variety of wellbeing initiatives and social and charity events.

You will have the opportunity to work in one of "The Times 200 best Law Firms" where you will be working with leaders and experts in their fields. Due to our commitment to ensuring that community is at the heart of everything we do, you will be collaborating with people who are immersed in the community around them. You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself with a variety of out of work activities that we take part in.

To apply to this opportunity, you must have already completed or be on track to complete your LPC/SQE 1 before September 2027.
Department Training Contract Employment Type Fixed Term Contract Location Cardiff Workplace type Onsite

What we offer

Alongside the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best Lawyers and Partners in the firm, we also offer the following standard benefits.

• Working within our modern collaborative offices in the heart of Cardiff.
• Contributory employer pension above the statutory minimum.
• 25 days holiday (an additional day is awarded after 3, 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-years' service). As part of our flexible benefits scheme, we also offer the option to purchase up to 5 more days annually through salary sacrifice.
• Birthday day off (or closest working day if it's the weekend).
• Life assurance: 3 x basic annual salary.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, after qualifying period.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• We adopt an open and friendly culture and have a passion for wellbeing, with teams within the Firm running regular events and discussion groups.
• At Geldards we appreciate the changing nature of working in offices.

Although we have an agile working policy which is determined within the team with up to 2 days working in an agile manner to support your experience and training, we recommend coming into the office as much as possible.

Please note - application forms will only be reviewed once the deadline has passed, we will be in touch after this date with more information.
This application is for Cardiff Solicitor Training Contracts only and would be for the opportunity to be based in the Cardiff office. If you're interested in the Midlands we're currently reviewing our opportunities so please keep updated on our jobs.
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We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know
About Geldards
Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.

We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.

We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.

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