Our Business and Legal Operations Trainee Programme, is a pivotal component in the future of our driven, dynamic and award-winning team. No two days are the same in the legal operations function, and this comprehensive programme is aimed to helping you understand and navigate the legal environment, the requirements of the role and how we develop solutions.
The training programme is designed to take place over two years and will help you develop robust skills across a number of disciplines, such as project management, finance, legal tech and many more. You will gain the opportunity to work with some of the world's best lawyers and market leading professional services individuals.
About CMS
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.
The Programme
The Business and Legal Operations Trainee Programme is the first step for you in understanding the business of law and specifically the drivers, requirements, and benefits of the legal operations function. It has been designed by a consortium of operations professionals and subject matter experts from each area to provide a comprehensive induction.
In conjunction with your training, you will be exposed to on-the-job learning and opportunities to gain practical experience across these key areas. We will provide mentoring opportunities and you will have access to several learning and development courses to help further your development. You will be part of an award-winning strategic team who are passionate about delivering results and solving business problems.
Please note that the programme does not lead to a legal qualification.
About You
We are looking for passionate, hard-working, and ambitious individuals that understand the importance of delivering results without compromising quality. We understand that technical and personal skills are important to building a successful team and delivering results.
We want candidates to be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Degree of any discipline (preferably legal, business and management disciplines)
- Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness
- Basic understanding of project management
- Basic financial acumen
- Awareness of the importance of data in business
- Awareness of the market, technologies, and basic law firm dynamics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with 'unknowns' and stepping out of their comfort zone
- Strong ability to build credible relationships at all levels
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively
- Willingness to accept responsibility and demonstrate initiative
- Strong attention to detail
- Be a self- starter and demonstrate a solution orientated mindset
- Willingness to share ideas and contribute in a personable manner
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Application Process
Online application form
An opportunity for us to start to get to know you, your educational background, work experience and interests and why you are interested in a career with CMS.
Video interview
A short 20-minute interview where you will answer a series of questions.
Assessment day
Consists of a case-study, competency-based interview, a group exercise and an opportunity to meet other people from around the firm and learn more about CMS.
Equal Opportunities
At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.
Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
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