Apprentice Solicitor (FTC 2.5 years)

London Office (Hybrid)

We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor, we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people-powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. Join Tripadvisor, where teamwork, diversity, and innovation drive our journey to redefine the travel industry. 

The Legal department is involved in all aspects of the Tripadvisor business (including subsidiaries, such as Viator and TheFork).  The Legal team’s work involves contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, litigation threat assessment and management, internet law, privacy law, consumer marketing law, international legal issues, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, regulatory matters, privacy and compliance.

Tripadvisor is looking for a graduate Solicitor Apprentice to start in August 2024.

Four days a week will be spent working for Tripadvisor either in the central London office or from your home in the UK, and one day will be allocated to study.

The apprenticeship is a 27 month program for those that have completed a law undergraduate degree (or GDL). During the program, the apprentice will prepare for and complete the assessments (SQE 1 and SQE 2) necessary to qualify as a solicitor.

What you’ll do:

You will experience a wide range of legal work, including in the areas of

• Data protection/privacy;
• Compliance; and
• Disputes/Litigation

Some of your key tasks may include:

• Drafting documents and correspondence
• Assisting members of the legal team with a variety of tasks including research and presentations
• Liaising with internal clients (other parts of the Tripadvisor business outside the legal team), law firms, and third parties.

 Skills and Experience:

• 2:1 or first degree in Law (or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) with Commendation or Distinction)
• 120+ UCAS points at A-level, and 8 GCSEs at grade B or above, including Mathematics and English (or equivalent qualifications)
• Fluency in a second European language would be advantageous, but not mandatory
• Prior experience working in an office environment is preferred

In addition to the requirements above, we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about working for the world’s largest travel platform and has a particular interest in developing their legal training within the world of digital media, technology, and data.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at greenhouse@tripadvisor.com. 

If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor you can email us at recruitment@tripadvisor.com. We have all the answers!

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