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Trainee legal counsel

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Essar Oil Limited
Legal counsel
€30,000 a year
Posted: 15 June
Offer description

Location: Mayfair, London (Office Based)

Candidates must be fully flexible and willing to relocate in line with this training plan.

Contract Duration: This role is offered on an initial fixed-term basis for up to 2.5 years, aligned to the training programme and SQE completion (if applicable).

* 25 days holiday, increasing with service
* Private medical insurance
* Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of discounts


About the Company

The EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the UK’s North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the North West and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.


About You

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our in‑house legal team, supporting senior colleagues across a broad range of legal and administrative activities while developing your career in a commercial and operational environment.

You will gain hands‑on experience alongside, if applicable, day‑release study to complete the SQE (80/20 split between work and study), applying your learning in a real‑world setting.

You will support tasks such as drafting and reviewing basic legal documents, legal research, project/matter tracking, and general legal administration, while developing your legal skills, commercial awareness, and professional network across the business.

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented individual who is keen to build a career in law within a commercial / corporate environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical legal skills through working in a busy legal team.

You will demonstrate strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning. The ideal candidate will be organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

* A minimum of an entry‑level legal qualification (e.g. Law degree (LLB) or equivalent)
* A genuine interest in pursuing a legal career
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and organisational ability
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Completion of, or working towards, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
* Previous internship or work experience in a legal, corporate or government environment
* Understanding of commercial law principles
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