Trainee Solicitor (In-House) (Corporate and Commercial)
Start Date: September 2026
Envoy is a diversified investment and trading group headquartered in the North East of Scotland with a global footprint. We are seeking to recruit a Trainee Solicitor to join our in‑house legal function in Aberdeen from September 2026. The traineeship is a two‑year in‑house programme aligned to PEAT 2 outcomes, designed to provide progressive responsibility, regular assessment and broad exposure across corporate, commercial, governance, regulatory, and cross‑border matters.
Practice areas and work
The traineeship will cover corporate and M&A transactions, commercial contracts, governance and board advisory, regulatory and compliance work, and coordination with external counsel on cross‑border and contentious matters.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by the start date, a Scots law LLB and the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PGDip/DPLP). We are particularly interested in candidates who are drawn to an in‑house environment within a fast‑moving and entrepreneurial business. You should demonstrate strong academic performance alongside a clear interest in commercial decision‑making, with the ability to approach legal issues in a practical and solutions‑focused way.
Skills required
We are looking for candidates who combine strong legal fundamentals with a pragmatic mindset. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable engaging with colleagues across the business. Solid legal research ability is essential, but equally important is the capacity to translate legal analysis into clear and commercially relevant advice.
We value individuals who are proactive, adaptable and who are genuinely motivated by challenge. People who are keen to take ownership of their work and contribute to a collaborative, multi‑disciplined and high‑energy team.
Location, term and salary
Term: Two year fixed term commencing in September 2026
First year salary: £26,000
Second year salary: £31,000
Supervision and training
You will report to the Group Legal Counsel for day‑to‑day supervision, regular one‑to‑ones and quarterly performance reviews and will be exposed to Envoy’s external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.
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