Trainee Solicitor, TalkTalk
3+ days a week in office (Salford Quays, Manchester)
Broadband, mobile & TV provider
Job no longer available
Broadband, mobile & TV provider
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
3+ days a week in office (Salford Quays, Manchester)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring simple, affordable, reliable and fair connectivity to everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Strong academic background in law (LLB or equivalent; LPC desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under supervision
- Strong communication skills, growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and comfortable with legal research tools
What the job involves
- Our lawyers are commercial advisers; passionate about the law but integrated into the business agenda
- As a Trainee Solicitor in a consumer-facing telecommunications business, you will support the legal team in providing timely, accurate legal assistance that enables the business to meet strategic priorities while maintaining compliance with law and regulation
- This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals on a wide range of legal matters
- Supporting Contract Negotiations – Assist in reviewing and drafting contracts with customers and suppliers under supervision, ensuring documents reflect commercial principles and legal obligations
- Legal Research & Analysis – Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents to support senior lawyers in advising the business. Compliance Assistance – Help ensure marketing and commercial activities comply with regulatory requirements
- Claims & Litigation Support – Assist in managing customer claims and litigation by preparing case summaries, drafting correspondence, and liaising with the business and external counsel, where necessary
- Project Involvement – Contribute to complex projects such as acquisitions, disposals, and corporate transactions by preparing initial documentation and reports
- Administrative & Reporting Tasks – Maintain accurate records, track deadlines, and support the General Counsel and wider team with ad hoc tasks
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with commercial, regulatory, and risk and compliance teams, and the wider business, to provide timely legal advice and support business objectives while mitigating risks
Our take
TalkTalk is a connectivity provider serving 4 million customers. Originally founded as a subsidiary of Carphone Warehouse, it was demerged as a standalone company in 2010. TalkTalk boasts a number of firsts in the industry; including launching free calls between its customers, providing a whole-home filtering service, and bringing WiFi 6 router technology to the UK.
In hopes of optimising the experience of its broadband customers, TalkTalk has partnered with DZS, which is a leader in access and optical edge infrastructure and cloud software solutions. TalkTalk will leverage the market-leading technologies of DZS, including DZS CloudCheck and Expresse Cloud EDGE, towards reducing call escalations, minimising equipment replacements and shortening call handling times.
In 2022, TalkTalk acquired rival SSE from Ovo Energy, in order to bolster its customer portfolio. Rumours of its own acquisition by Virgin Media O2 followed that same year, though the deal did not come to fruition. The company also agreed a partnership with Telecom Acquisitions, the manager of a number of broadband ISP brands and products, which includes TalkTalk securing the controlling stake in the company.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection and life assurance
- We all lead different lives and like to work differently, so whether it's working from home or starting and finishing your day later, we’ll give you the flexibility you need to do your best work
- We offer all of our people free TalkTalk Fibre, TV and Phone (you’ll be helping us make them what they are, so it’s only fair that you get to enjoy them)
- We run lots of wellbeing initiatives throughout the year to support your financial, physical, mental and lifestyle wellbeing
- We offer 18 weeks’ fully paid maternity leave and 4 weeks’ fully paid paternity leave when the big day arrives. The same applies for adoptive leave too. And, if you’re a grandparent, we’ll also give you a day off to spend time with your new grandchild
- You’ll get the chance to join one of our employee networks, such as Talk Pride, Women in Tech, Wellbeing or Neurodiversity communities. From arranging events like monthly coffee mornings to providing support, our communities are there for you
- We want to recognise the people that go above and beyond, and display our company values — we do that in a number of ways, from a simple thank you, to experience days
- Plus, you’ll have your birthday off, fully paid, every single year!
Company HQ
Salford, UK
Leadership
James Smith
(CEO)Previously CEO at PXC, CFO at Capricorn Energy, Director at Rothschild & Co and was the Vice President of Merrill Lynch International.
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