Post: Trainee Solicitor
Salary: £36,723 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £36,723 – £44,085 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 22 April 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our General Counsel’s Department. We’re looking for a positive, proactive and ambitious person to recruit as a Trainee Solicitor who shares our values, on a 2 year fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will undertake a mix of contentious and non-contentious work to meet the requirements of the Practice Skills Standards. Although the successful candidate will undertake work across several areas including contracts and procurement, commercial property, governance and litigation, the successful candidate will be based predominately in the employment and litigation team and is therefore expected to demonstrate and maintain an interest in litigation during the training period. Applicants should use the supporting statement and job description to demonstrate this.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who is passionate and committed to working for a public body and serving the London community and has, or will have, successfully completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE 1 and 2, and be ready to commence work full time by 1 May 2026,
Candidates are required to have a 2:1 law degree or above (or a degree in any discipline at 2:1 or above). Non law graduates will be required to have completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Law. Experience of working as a paralegal would be desirable. In the event of a high volume of applicants the LFB will shortlist candidates meeting these criteria.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide a cover letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge to successfully perform this role.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-May 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.