Trainee Solicitor

Job title - Trainee Solicitor

Salary - Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Location – London – Central London Head Office / Hybrid working 

Contract type - Two-year fixed-term contract commencing Spring 2026, with a view to appointing permanently at the end of the fixed-term

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Team Overview

An exciting opportunity to train as a solicitor in a busy in-house Legal department which deals with an exceptional range of work across a number of disciplines.

Transport for London (TfL) is part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) family led by the Mayor of London. TfL is the integrated transport authority responsible for delivering the Mayor’s aims for transport. TfL is a large organisation with approximately 28,000 employees and plays a key role in shaping what life is like in London and helping to create a safer, fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city.

TfL runs most of London’s public transport services, including London Underground, London Buses, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London Trams, London River Services, London Dial-a-Ride, Victoria Coach Station, Santander Cycles and the London Cable Car.

Job Overview

The delivery of TfL’s services requires the support of a Legal function which covers a wide range of legal disciplines.  As a trainee solicitor at TfL, you will undergo comprehensive, ongoing training and help support an iconic public service that helps millions of people a day and helps drive the capital's economy. You will also advise other bodies within the GLA family such as the Greater London Authority itself, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation and the London Legacy Development Corporation.

Your training will include a seat in each of the following teams:

Commercial Law

• Focussing on procurement and commercial contracts, including major construction, engineering and information technology projects

Property and Planning Law

• Dealing with major developments, operational and commercial property and major regeneration projects

Public and Regulatory Law

• Advising on a wide range of public law, regulatory and enforcement issues, judicial review proceedings and addressing legislative change

Employment Law

• Advising on all aspects of the employment lifecycle from recruitment to retirement, as well as advising on policy, business restructuring and change and industrial relations

Commercial Disputes Resolution

• Dealing with contentious matters arising from all aspects of TfL activities, ranging from large commercial contracts, construction and engineering disputes to protection of trademarks.

What you’ll need:

Essential criteria

You will have:

• completed your Legal Practice Course and been awarded a minimum of a Commendation;
• strong academic ability, including a minimum 2.1 degree classification;
• demonstrated experience of an analytical yet flexible approach to problem solving.

Desirable criteria

Demonstrated experience of having been employed as a paralegal.

You will enjoy the direct contact with clients offered by an in-house role and be quick to build relationships and inspire confidence. You will be well-organised yet flexible, and confident with technology.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Application Process

To apply, please attach your CV (which should be no more than two pages)  demonstrating how you meet the criteria of the role. Please do not include any photographs or images with your application in order to comply with our anonymised application process.

Applicants will be assessed based on their CV and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with a possible second interview (if any) to take place shortly afterwards.

The closing date for all applications is Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ 23:59

Interviews will be in w/c 13th April and w/c 20 April

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Benefits

As an employee of TfL, you will enjoy excellent benefits including:

• As a fixed term contractor we can offer you a choice of pension arrangements. If you choose not to take our final salary pension scheme you will be paid an allowance on top of your salary, subject to Tax and National Insurance. We will share all the details with you at offer stage and the choice will be yours based on your circumstances. Depending on what you choose you can add up-to 14% to your salary.
• Free travel for you and a nominee on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel