Trainee Solicitor

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent. If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you are seeking a dynamic training contract in a modern and forward-thinking law firm that offers diverse experiences and support from accomplished lawyers, all while enjoying life in Teesside, then your search has led you to the right place.

This is an opportune moment to become a part of Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors, a robust and ambitious law firm consistently recognised for its strength and capability throughout the legal field. We are acknowledged as a standout specialist advisor in key areas of the firm nationally.

We are deeply committed to nurturing the future legal talent and consider our trainees an integral part of our team. Beginning on your training contract with us marks the initiation of your legal career, and we are dedicated to working with you to help you become the best lawyer you can be – recognising that you are the future of our firm.

Throughout your two-year training contract, you will undertake placements in different departments, providing exposure to a comprehensive range of work. From day one, you will be entrusted with responsibilities and will engage with our clients, including businesses, organisations, and individuals locally, as well as across the UK and beyond.

Active participation in departmental training across the firm will be a key component of your experience, offering you the opportunity to take an active role within each department. This approach provides an excellent means of getting to know everyone within the firm.

To be eligible fort the training contract, you must have completed your LPC.

How to Apply:

If you aspire to join us in September 2024, we are eager to hear from you. We invite applications from both LPC and SQE graduates.

Please complete our online application form anytime from February 1st 2024, until the closing date on April 15th 2024.

For those shortlisted to the next stage of our assessment process, we extend an invitation for you to interview with us in June 2024. This is a valuable opportunity to gain first hand experience and insight into the roles of a Trainee Solicitor and a qualified solicitor, ensuring that you are making the right career choice.

We are keen to learn more about you during this process, and you will have ample opportunities to engage with our Talent Team and individuals across the firm. While we understand that assessments can be challenging, we strive to make the experience enjoyable and interesting. You will also have plenty of time to connect with our existing trainees and solicitor apprentices.

Application Timeline:

February 1st, 2024: Application window opens

April 15th, 2024: Application window closes

Weeks commencing June 10th or 24th, 2024: Shortlisted candidates invited to first stage interview in the firm

July 2024 (date to be confirmed): Final stage interviews with our Directors and Talent Team for successful candidates

End of July 2024: Offers made to join us in September 2024