AddressSSE Solicitor Apprenticeship
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading or London
Salary: starting from £24,000 (reviewed annually) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Start date: September 2024
Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible working options available
Travel Requirements: as part of this role, you may be required to travel to another office location or relocate to another office for a period of time, depending on business need and in order to give you breadth of experience (covered by our expense policy). This will be discussed with you during the selection process.
What is the Role?
As a Solicitor Apprentice you'll support on some of the most exciting energy projects in the world as part of our General Counsel Team.
On-the-job learning
We’ll provide you with a broad range of practical and specialised training and support, where you’ll be closely supported and mentored by our friendly and professional team. We have a variety of specialisms within our team covering many areas of law such as: commercial, company, energy, property, construction, disputes and litigation, data protection, and competition and regulatory. Throughout your journey, we will provide you with exposure to diverse areas of law and the opportunity to work across our varied SSE businesses.
Industry leading training
Through our fully funded, bespoke training programme you’ll study towards a LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills which is delivered by the University of Law. You’ll spend one day per week studying a range of legal foundation subjects and coursework grounded in English Law. In Years 5 and 6 you’ll undertake the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exams (SQE), enabling you to become a fully qualified solicitor.
What to expect
As you develop your knowledge and experience, you’ll provide legal advice and support to the SSE Group to ensure legal compliance, and help the group to understand, minimise and mitigate legal risks across its operations. You'll be involved in document drafting, conducting due diligence, property and consenting, disputes, projects client meetings and negotiation. As well as gaining exposure to real work, you'll develop the following skills and expertise:
- Core knowledge and understanding of the law and risks applicable to the SSE Group.
- Intellectual, analytical and problem-solving; transactional and dispute resolution.
- Legal, professional and client relationship knowledge; personal development.
- Work management and professional values, behaviours, attitudes, and ethics.
What do I need?
To be considered for the position of Solicitor Apprentice role, we would love you to have a minimum of 3 A-Levels at Grade C or above, as well as 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification)
Or:
4 Scottish Highers with at least 2 at Grade B or above and 2 at Grade C or above, as well as 5 National 5s including Maths and English at Grade C or above OR 3 Advanced Scottish Highers at Grade D or above, as well as 5 National 5s including Maths and English at Grade C
You should also have:-
- An inquisitive, curious and enthusiastic approach to learning
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and engage with professionals and colleagues.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team, to self-motivate and to effectively manage and prioritise a broad and large workload.
If you think you could be one of SSE's next Solicitor Apprentices we'd love to hear from you. Apply online, submitting a CV and cover letter detailing why you have applied for a traineeship with SSE, and what you can bring to our legal team (please upload one file containing your CV and cover letter).
About our Business
Our in-house SSE Legal function operates across the SSE Group to ensure business actions and behaviours are aligned to business priorities, are legally sound, and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. We identify and rationalise legal risk, providing advice on both regulatory and statutory obligations, all whilst helping the business to achieve their strategic goals.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be submitted online, and we'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com
EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
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