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Launch Your Legal Career with Oliver & Co - A 100% Employee-Owned Law Firm

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values your voice, your growth, and your future? At Oliver & Co, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned law firm, meaning every team member has a stake in our success and a say in shaping our future. This is more than a training contract – it’s an opportunity to join a collaborative, award-winning team where people truly come first.

A Great Place to Work

We are proud of our strong staff retention rates, reflecting our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment.

As at April 2025, 49% of our team have been with us for 5 years or more, 32% for 10 years or more, 24% for over 15 years, and 6% for more than 20 years. These statistics underscore our dedication to employee satisfaction and the deep wealth of experience and continuity we bring to our clients.

We are one of a small handful of law firms in the UK that are 100% employee owned. That means that no matter your role or how many hours you do, you are an equal part of the team and are valued and rewarded as such.

About the Training Contract

What do we look for in an Oliver & Co team member?

Duration: 2 years

Start Date: TBC

Hands-On Experience: Manage real files, attend client meetings, and work alongside experienced solicitors who will mentor and support you throughout.

Seat Rotations: Experience 2 to 4 seats across diverse areas of law:

Corporate & Commercial
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Family Law
Litigation
Personal Injury (including Clinical Negligence & Industrial Disease)
Wills & Probate

Who We're Looking For

Graduates who have completed the LPC or who will have completed SQE1 & SQE2 by July 2027

Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject

Excellent client care and communication skills

Team player with strong commercial awareness

Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential

Our Recruitment Process

Online Application Form
Video Interview
Assessment day at our office

Key Dates

Application Window: November to February 2027

Video Interviews: March/April 2027

Assessment Centre: May 2027

How to Apply

Complete our online application form.

You’ll need:

A-Level and degree grades

SQE or LPC results (if applicable)

LPC electives (if applicable)

For queries, email: trainingcontracts@oliverandco.co.uk

Hear From One of our Newly Qualified Solicitors

“I have recently qualified as a Solicitor at Oliver & Co after completing my two-year training contract and my experience has been nothing short of fantastic!

During my training, I had the opportunity to work across four incredible departments including Industrial Disease, Family Law, Conveyancing, and Wills & Probate. I was trusted with real responsibility where I was running my own files and conducting client meetings. This hands-on experience not only deepened my legal knowledge but also allowed me to build invaluable confidence as I transitioned into my newly qualified role.

Throughout my training contract, I received exceptional guidance and support from highly knowledgeable and experienced solicitors, who were always willing to share their expertise with me. I was also given countless opportunities to grow my professional network and connect with like-minded professions through networking events, charity initiatives, and careers days. These experiences were instrumental in my development and gave me
the opportunity to help inspire others who were looking to pursue a legal career.

But what truly sets Oliver & Co apart is, its commitment to supporting both professional and personal growth. As a 100% employee-owned firm, where we all an interest in the company, we all share a genuine motivation to ensure the company’s continued success.

The well-being of staff is a top priority and can be seen from our brand-new, fully equipped on-site gym to the wide range of development sessions, including legal training courses, financial planning workshops, and mental health talks available to us.

Oliver & Co is a firm where everyone’s voice is heard and respected, with a shared drive to continuously improve. Employee representatives regularly meet with the company trustees to share ideas and feedback from staff, ensuring that every team member plays a part in shaping the future of the firm.

It is therefore no surprise that we have been voted the
‘Best Place to Work’. I am incredibly proud to have completed my training
contract here and am excited to continue my journey with Oliver & Co as an
Industrial Disease Solicitor.”

– Hannah Higson, Industrial Disease Solicitor