Our London office offers the opportunity to work alongside outstanding individuals in a personal and collegial environment. Our team of 40 high-flying finance, litigation and corporate lawyers is dedicated to providing a seamless and responsive service to our international financial institutions clients.
Our training scheme in London was introduced in 2006, and we currently recruit two trainee solicitors a year. The training contract consists of four six-month seats, rotating between the office’s primary practice areas: financial restructuring, banking & finance, corporate, litigation, and financial regulatory. The intimate nature of our London office means that you will benefit from a bespoke training programme with a high level of partner involvement. With our small-team approach, you will assume responsibilities from day one.
Who Do We Look For?
We are looking for top quality candidates who can demonstrate an exceptional academic record combined with evidence of extra-curricular achievement. Prospective trainees will show initiative, be solution-driven and seek to be part of a challenging yet friendly environment.
Training and Development
Bingham’s training programme includes in-house seminars covering specific areas of law as well as practical skills and the fostering of commercial awareness. Your time with us begins with an induction course to introduce you to the firm’s main departments, to our office and accounting procedures, and letter and report drafting.
Thereafter, throughout the year, there are regular lectures and work sessions that are designed specifically for trainees. You will also have regular meetings with our graduate recruitment partner, Natasha Harrison, where you can discuss progress and any other issues.
Benefits
We offer an extensive compensation programme for trainees. As well as a highly competitive salary, we offer private health insurance, travel insurance, long term disability insurance, season ticket loan, life assurance, a critical illness scheme and subsidised gym membership. Full fees and a maintenance grant are payable for the LPC and PgDL.
Application Process
After an initial screening meeting with our Human Resources department, you will have the opportunity to gain insight into our core practices by meeting with a number of London partners, supervisors and other key personnel who will conduct interviews over a half-day period. Our formal interview process takes place during September.
To apply, please complete an application form.
To view our Graduate Recruitment brochure, please click here to download a copy. For more information on our London practices, please visit our London office page.