Training Contract
2 Years (Sept. 2026 Intake)
Full time (Mon-Fri, 9:00-17.30)
Location: Cardiff
Is this the start of your Capital Law journey?
Are you ready to take the first step in your legal career? At Capital Law, we provide all the legal services a trading organisation needs, working nationally and internationally from our base in Wales. We collaborate with businesses of all sizes - from startups to global corporations - across the private, public, and third sectors.
Our firm is built on the strength of our people. We're a team of leading lawyers and consultants who work closely with clients to provide the best possible support. Our mission is simple: to help others succeed.
Your Training Contract with Capital Law
We're looking for exceptional candidates to join our team. As a trainee solicitor, you'll receive first-class training and development in a supportive environment that's committed to helping you grow. Our goal is to attract the best talent, so we encourage diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
Our comprehensive two-year training contract is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and commercial awareness necessary to excel as a solicitor. Your journey begins with our tailored Trainee Induction Programme, designed to maximize your potential and set you up for success.
What can you expect?
During your training contract, you'll rotate through 4 six-month seats across different practice areas, giving you a well-rounded experience and the chance to discover where your passion lies. You'll gain hands-on experience working on complex cases and projects with real clients, supported by a dedicated mentor and supervisor in each seat. Your rotations may include areas such as:
- Commercial Disputes
- Corporate & Commercial
- Real Estate
- Employment & Immigration
While we strive to accommodate your preferences, seat allocation is ultimately based on business needs and availability.
Beyond day-to-day work, you'll participate in workshops, group activities, presentations, and networking events, ensuring you build strong relationships across the firm. You'll also have the opportunity to develop key skills through tailored training sessions and engage with colleagues at all levels.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from individuals in their third year of university, those pursuing the GDL or LPC, or those on the SQE route. If you're seeking a training contract that offers diverse experiences and values your ideas, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to joinus@ capitallaw.co.uk or via the Capital Law website.
The deadline for applications is midnight on 1st December 2024. Please note, applications submitted after this date may not be considered.
In return, we offer:
- flexible working: you will have the ability to work between home and the office as required.
- health and wellbeing: subsidised in-person and virtual yoga, wellbeing events and our 'Time to Move' scheme, offering colleagues time to simply get away from their desks.
- career development opportunities: we are a fast-growing and ambitious firm. We appreciate and value your ambition, too. We offer promotion opportunities twice a year, supported by a robust and supportive career development framework.
- excellent rewards and benefits: competitive pension scheme, comprehensive health plan, life assurance, option to buy/sell annual leave, recognition scheme, cycle to work scheme, 1x a week Chiropractor onsite, Chef onsite - free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays, shower facilities onsite, regular social events, and lots more.
- a great location and working environment: Cardiff is a fantastic place to live and work. Our office, in the city centre, is right in the middle of it all, yet only a short drive from some of the best of the Welsh countryside.
This presents an exciting opportunity to join Capital Law in a role that offers crucial support across the business as we experience ongoing growth. If you seek to be part of a company that values and encourages your input, and is both supportive and flexible in its approach, we will welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
"We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment that encourages equality and diversity. We treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly, irrespective of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and maternity. Discrimination is not tolerated in our workplace."
Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.