L7 Graduate Solicitor/Legal Apprentice (Geely Auto UK)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | CV7 9RF |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | BPP |
| Math o swydd: | Prentisiaeth |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Short Description:
We are recruiting a Legal Apprentice to work within an in house Legal team supporting both Geely Auto UK and LEVC. This is a great opportunity to develop broad, commercial in house legal experience in a fast moving automotive environment, learning directly from experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel colleagues.
Full Description:
Start date: September 2026
About Geely Auto UK & LEVC
Geely is one of the world’s most forward thinking automotive groups, with a global family of brands and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility.
Geely Auto UK is the UK arm of Geely Auto Group, growing rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network and expand capability for long term success. Alongside this, LEVC continues to strengthen local capability to support future programmes and the delivery of next generation vehicles.
The opportunity
We are recruiting a Legal Apprentice to work within an in house Legal team supporting both Geely Auto UK and LEVC. This is a great opportunity to develop broad, commercial in house legal experience in a fast moving automotive environment, learning directly from experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel colleagues.
As a Legal Apprentice, you will support the Legal team in providing practical, commercially focused legal support across the business. You will learn how an in house legal function enables commercial outcomes, manages legal and regulatory risk, supports governance, and protects brand reputation—while developing your legal capability through structured training and real work exposure.
Apprenticeship target
This role is aligned to the Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route. The clear target outcome is that within 33 months, the apprentice will complete the programme, pass SQE1 and SQE2, and qualify as a solicitor (subject to successful completion of all apprenticeship and assessment requirements).
Training delivery: a mixture of weekly online learning, occasional in‑person skills workshops, and regular tutor/coach support with progress reviews.
What you will do (key exposure areas)
Under supervision and with increasing responsibility over time, your work will include exposure to:
1) Commercial contracting & legal operations
• Supporting contract review, drafting, negotiation and interpretation (appropriate to apprenticeship level)
• Assisting with contract lifecycle administration and organisation
• Helping maintain templates, precedents, guidance notes and playbooks
• Supporting contract risk assessment and escalation processes
2) Business partnering exposure (how Legal supports the organisation)
You will gain insight into how Legal supports different functions, including:
• Marketing and commercial activities
• Sales, aftersales, dealer network, supply chain and procurement
• Cross functional support as required in a growing business
3) Governance & company secretarial exposure
• Supporting governance processes, board/committee documentation, and record keeping (training provided)
• Understanding how governance supports decision making and risk management
4) Compliance exposure
• Learning how the organisation manages key compliance topics through policy, process and controls
• Supporting compliance related documentation, tracking actions and internal reporting under supervision
5) Dispute support exposure
• Supporting dispute and claims processes under supervision (document management, tracking, internal coordination)
• Understanding how in house Legal works with external advisers on material disputes and litigation
6) Corporate projects exposure
• Exposure to corporate projects and operational projects (learning how Legal supports strategic business activity)
7) Intellectual Property (IP) exposure
• Supporting brand and IP protection activities (where applicable), and learning how IP is managed and maintained in house
8) Working with external advisers
• Learning how in house teams instruct and manage external legal service providers and support cost control
Future Prospects: As a Legal Apprentice, you will support the Legal team in providing practical, commercially focused legal support across the business. You will learn how an in house legal function enables commercial outcomes, manages legal and regulatory risk, supports governance, and protects brand reputation—while developing your legal capability through structured training and real work exposure.
Skills Required:
IT skills: Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Personal Qualities:
• Highly organised and detail focused, with strong written communication
• Curious and quick to learn, confident asking questions and seeking feedback
• Proactive and accountable, with a strong follow through mindset
• Collaborative and professional, able to work with a range of stakeholders
• Resilient and discreet, able to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Commercially aware, interested in how legal advice supports business decisions
Qualifications Required: To be eligible for the Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (33 months), applicants must have:
• A law degree with a minimum 2:1
• Right to work in the UK
We are recruiting a Legal Apprentice to work within an in house Legal team supporting both Geely Auto UK and LEVC. This is a great opportunity to develop broad, commercial in house legal experience in a fast moving automotive environment, learning directly from experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel colleagues.
Full Description:
Start date: September 2026
About Geely Auto UK & LEVC
Geely is one of the world’s most forward thinking automotive groups, with a global family of brands and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility.
Geely Auto UK is the UK arm of Geely Auto Group, growing rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network and expand capability for long term success. Alongside this, LEVC continues to strengthen local capability to support future programmes and the delivery of next generation vehicles.
The opportunity
We are recruiting a Legal Apprentice to work within an in house Legal team supporting both Geely Auto UK and LEVC. This is a great opportunity to develop broad, commercial in house legal experience in a fast moving automotive environment, learning directly from experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel colleagues.
As a Legal Apprentice, you will support the Legal team in providing practical, commercially focused legal support across the business. You will learn how an in house legal function enables commercial outcomes, manages legal and regulatory risk, supports governance, and protects brand reputation—while developing your legal capability through structured training and real work exposure.
Apprenticeship target
This role is aligned to the Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route. The clear target outcome is that within 33 months, the apprentice will complete the programme, pass SQE1 and SQE2, and qualify as a solicitor (subject to successful completion of all apprenticeship and assessment requirements).
Training delivery: a mixture of weekly online learning, occasional in‑person skills workshops, and regular tutor/coach support with progress reviews.
What you will do (key exposure areas)
Under supervision and with increasing responsibility over time, your work will include exposure to:
1) Commercial contracting & legal operations
• Supporting contract review, drafting, negotiation and interpretation (appropriate to apprenticeship level)
• Assisting with contract lifecycle administration and organisation
• Helping maintain templates, precedents, guidance notes and playbooks
• Supporting contract risk assessment and escalation processes
2) Business partnering exposure (how Legal supports the organisation)
You will gain insight into how Legal supports different functions, including:
• Marketing and commercial activities
• Sales, aftersales, dealer network, supply chain and procurement
• Cross functional support as required in a growing business
3) Governance & company secretarial exposure
• Supporting governance processes, board/committee documentation, and record keeping (training provided)
• Understanding how governance supports decision making and risk management
4) Compliance exposure
• Learning how the organisation manages key compliance topics through policy, process and controls
• Supporting compliance related documentation, tracking actions and internal reporting under supervision
5) Dispute support exposure
• Supporting dispute and claims processes under supervision (document management, tracking, internal coordination)
• Understanding how in house Legal works with external advisers on material disputes and litigation
6) Corporate projects exposure
• Exposure to corporate projects and operational projects (learning how Legal supports strategic business activity)
7) Intellectual Property (IP) exposure
• Supporting brand and IP protection activities (where applicable), and learning how IP is managed and maintained in house
8) Working with external advisers
• Learning how in house teams instruct and manage external legal service providers and support cost control
Future Prospects: As a Legal Apprentice, you will support the Legal team in providing practical, commercially focused legal support across the business. You will learn how an in house legal function enables commercial outcomes, manages legal and regulatory risk, supports governance, and protects brand reputation—while developing your legal capability through structured training and real work exposure.
Skills Required:
IT skills: Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Personal Qualities:
• Highly organised and detail focused, with strong written communication
• Curious and quick to learn, confident asking questions and seeking feedback
• Proactive and accountable, with a strong follow through mindset
• Collaborative and professional, able to work with a range of stakeholders
• Resilient and discreet, able to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Commercially aware, interested in how legal advice supports business decisions
Qualifications Required: To be eligible for the Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (33 months), applicants must have:
• A law degree with a minimum 2:1
• Right to work in the UK