Whether a senior level lawyer, trainee, or business support professional, we look for talented individuals committed to providing the highest level of expertise and service to our clients. In return we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where individuals can continue their personal development while contributing to the continued success of the firm.
Lawyers / Legal Staff
At Salans we offer qualified lawyers the opportunity to work for high profile domestic clients and large international companies. In addition to overseas transfers and secondments, our sector and client relationship strategies provide opportunities for client secondments.
We look for individuals who can demonstrate sound business judgement and commitment to their clients, in addition to high quality legal skills. We place a high emphasis on teams as our lawyers work with colleagues across the Salans wider international network.
We Offer
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Professional and personal development;
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The opportunity to be involed in international as well as domestic legal work;
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Involvement in Salans’ Global Practice Group activities;
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Support to our employees in creating a work/life balance;
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A congenial working environment; and,
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A competitive remuneration package.
Support Staff
We have vacancies in our business support teams from time to time and seek talented individuals with related work experience who are interested in working with Salans.
Requirements
All applicants must have:
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Excellent communication skills;
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Good interpersonal skills; and,
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Trainees / Interns
Salans can offer trainees a dynamic, entrepreneurial and truly international environment in which to train, with plenty of opportunities of gaining high quality experience in cross border work and the potential to go on secondment to one of our international offices.
Salans’ lawyers are aligned to relevant practice areas which can be viewed here on our website.
We accept applications from graduates in any discipline. The firm looks for applicants who are able to approach complex problems in a practical and commercial way. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to assume responsibility at an early stage and possess common sense and good judgement.
Our Training Programme
Trainees will spend six months in four different practice groups with the possibility of secondments to a major client or to one of our global offices. Partners supervise trainees at all times and encourage them to take an active part in the work of their department. One of the key advantages of a training contract with Salans is the opportunity to be involved in international transactions or through the secondment programme go on assignment to offices across our network.
The firm has a dedicated in-house development programme for both trainees and assistant solicitors. In addition, trainees are offered the opportunity to attend external courses wherever possible.
The firm is an active member of LawWorks providing pro bono advice.
To Apply
Applications for training contracts beginning in September 2013 will be accepted between 1 May 2011 - 8 July 2011. The closing date for applications is 8 July 2011.
We require applicants to submit a short covering letter and CV which should detail a full account of schools, examination results, university degrees, professional and leisure interests and any other relevant information.
Vacancies/ To apply
The London office has vacancies for legal and support staff from time to time. If you are interested in a position with our London office, please send your CV and covering letter to:
Human Resources
Salans London Office
Millennium Bridge House
2 Lambeth Hill
London
EC4V 4AJ
londonrecruitment@salans.com