The Vacancy
What is Fieldfisher?
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in technology, financial services, energy & natural resources and life sciences.
What does the IT team do?
Our IT department supports Fieldfisher’s technology and digital systems internationally. This includes maintaining our hardware and software, managing user access, supporting our case management and operational systems, ensuring cyber security, delivering technical support to colleagues, and helping the firm adopt new tools and technology. The team also looks after system upgrades, troubleshooting, data integrity, and works closely with departments across the firm to keep everything running smoothly.
This apprenticeship would suit somebody who…
This role would appeal to someone who’s curious about how a large organisation’s IT function operates and who has a genuine interest in technology. They’ll learn how systems are supported day‑to‑day, how IT keeps the firm secure, and how the team partners with colleagues to solve problems and improve the user experience. It would suit someone who enjoys practical learning, problem‑solving, and working with people. The apprentice will be supported by experienced mentors throughout.
As an IT Apprentice, you will….
The IT apprenticeship will give you a full overview of Fieldfisher’s technology function. The successful candidate will rotate every six months across key areas of the IT team, including:
1. Service Desk Support – helping colleagues with day-to-day technical issues, setting up equipment, troubleshooting software, and ensuring our people can work smoothly.
2. Infrastructure – supporting the firm’s core systems, servers, networks, and hardware, and learning how everything stays secure and reliable.
3. Cyber Security – understanding how we protect the firm from security threats, monitoring activity, and helping to maintain compliance and safe working practices.
4. Applications & Systems – supporting and maintaining our legal and business applications, learning how updates, integrations and improvements are delivered.
5. Projects & Change – working with the Business Technology team on upgrades, system changes, new tools and firmwide IT improvements.
Candidates should have:
6. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, IT and Maths grades 9-6 (A-C)
7. The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Curiosity and flexibility
10. An eagerness to learn
11. Drive and determination for a career in professional services
12. Problem-solving skills
13. A 'can do' attitude
What can we offer you?
As part of The ACE Programme, the work you do will depend on the role you choose. However, regardless of which team you work in, as an ACE Apprentice, you will receive:
14. Career Development: The opportunity to work on exciting projects and real-life work whilst developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours.
15. Supportive Environment: Fieldfisher is an environment that will support, challenge, and prepare you for a successful career.
16. Impactful Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive culture where all contributions are significant.
17. Structured Programme: You'll complete a thorough induction with the 2026 cohort of ACE Apprentices and will receive bespoke training and development with our IT and People Development teams.
18. Inspiring Mentorship: Work with leaders and a buddy who will guide, nurture, and inspire your achievements.
19. Community Engagement: Participate in clubs and networks, firm-funded activities and events with charity partners.
20. Earn While You Learn: You'll complete a nationally recognised qualification with the firm's chosen provider, complementing the practical work experience you'll gain whilst with Fieldfisher.
Recruitment Process (Dates subject to change)
21. Completing an online application form - The deadline to apply is Tuesday, 31st March 2026
22. Video interview - between March and April 2026
23. Attending our Assessment Centre - Date to be confirmed
24. Start date - Tuesday 1st September 2026
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis; your application may be reviewed before the deadline. We always suggest applying early where possible.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
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The Company
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.