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Aegon UK is Hiring a Trainee Solicitor Near Edinburgh, IN
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Trainee Solicitor2 Year Fixed Term ContractLocation: EdinburghSalary: £26,042Closing date: 2 July 2024We're Aegon. We're a company of ambitious, positive problem-solvers who get things done. We're a team, not a group of individuals. Collaboration is our life force and we believe it's our duty to leave things better than we find them.
We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.
We're seeking a trainee solicitor to undertake a two-year training programme to qualify as a Scottish Solicitor. The training will be in at least three areas of law covering both contentious and non-contentious work. You'll build knowledge and experience, working with more autonomy and on more complex legal matters in your second year. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment to help you succeed.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
The legal bitsWe’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Trainee Solicitor2 Year Fixed Term ContractLocation: EdinburghSalary: £26,042Closing date: 2 July 2024We're Aegon. We're a company of ambitious, positive problem-solvers who get things done. We're a team, not a group of individuals. Collaboration is our life force and we believe it's our duty to leave things better than we find them.
We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.
We're seeking a trainee solicitor to undertake a two-year training programme to qualify as a Scottish Solicitor. The training will be in at least three areas of law covering both contentious and non-contentious work. You'll build knowledge and experience, working with more autonomy and on more complex legal matters in your second year. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment to help you succeed.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A LLB Degree in Scots law, preferably a 2:1 or better at degree level
- A Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
- Demonstrated efficiency in time-management skills to manage assigned tasks.
- Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic work environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify and analyse legal implications associated with business issues.
- Experience conducting thorough legal research and applying findings to business-specific requirements.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities using sound judgement and reasoning.
- Previous experience working in the Financial Services industry
- Experience of working in an in-house legal team or in private practice
- A non-contributory pension between 8%-12%
- A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
- 34 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)
The legal bitsWe’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$78k-104k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
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