Beachcroft LLP
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100 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1BN
Tel: (020) 7242 1011 Fax: (020) 7831 6630
Email: trainee@beachcroft.co.uk
Website: www.bemore.beachcroft.co.uk |
firm profile
Beachcroft LLP (formerly Beachcroft Wansbroughs) is one of the largest commercial
law firms in the UK, with a turnover of over £111 million, a 12% increase on
2005/2006.An enviable client base and over 1,400 people working out of eight offices
means they can provide truly exceptional career opportunities, whatever your aspirations.
Their national teams allow clients to benefit from some of the best specialists in the UK
with expert local knowledge and a consistent commercial view wherever they are. For
their fee earners and support staff it’s a chance to work alongside nationally respected
lawyers as part of progressive multi-disciplinary teams.
main areas of work
The firm operates through specialist practice area teams to deliver an integrated service
to clients in six main industry groups: Financial Institutions (including the
insurance industry),Health & Public Sector, Real Estate, Technology & Telecommunications,
Industrial Manufacturing & Transportation and Consumer Goods & Services.
Key clients include Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust, Balfour Beatty,
Westfield Shoppingtowns, Zurich, Allianz Insurance, BAE Systems, L’Oreal, Unilever,
Waitrose, Freescale Semiconductor and Getronics. The firm is helping them get more
From their businesses, and they can help you get more from your career.
trainee profile
The firmlooks for outgoing, commercially minded people preferably with a 2:1 honours
degree in any subject.You will need to be an excellent team player and possess a
mind capable of analysing, interpreting and applying complex points of law.
training environment
Training takes place over a two year period in London, Bristol, Manchester or Leeds, during
which time you’ll pursue a demanding study programme, whilst occupying 4 x 6 months
seats in some of the key areas of commercial law. Responsibility will come early and the
firm provides the supervision and support to enable you to develop and grow.
benefits
The firm operates a flexible benefits package where you can personalise your rewards –
‘buying’ or ‘selling’ options such as pension entitlement, private health care and holiday
time. Additional benefits include well woman/man checks, free eye test, employment assistance
programme, discounted insurance and many other fringe benefits.
sponsorship & awards
Beachcroft provides payment for GDL, LPC and £5,000 bursary.
vacation placements
Beachcroft runs a paid placement scheme for law and non law students each summer.
Please visit www.bemore.beachcroft.co.uk for further details.
method of application
Apply online at
www.bemore.beachcroft.co.uk
selection procedure
Assessment centre and
panel interview
closing date
1 August each year
Training contracts per annum
40
Required degree
2:1 preferred
Salary
1st year, regions
£22,000 pa
2nd year, regions
£24,000 pa
1st year, London
£30,000 pa
2nd year, London
£33,000 pa
Partners 147
Assistant Solicitors 297
Total Trainees 77
Offices
Birmingham, Bristol,
Brussels, Leeds, London,
Manchester, Winchester contact
Carrie Daniels
Graduate Recruitment
Officer
Email: trainee@beachcroft.co.uk |
