Are you a passionate and dedicated aspiring solicitor ready to take the next step in your legal career?

We are delighted to offer a Trainee Solicitor Contract, providing the opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role presents an exciting chance to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow professionally within an award-winning firm that prioritises excellence, client service and career development.

Your first step towards a legal career is a pivotal one, and the Berry & Lamberts Training Contract is designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation. You will gain a broad understanding of various legal practice areas, hands-on experience in at least three legal departments, and valuable insight into the commercial aspects of our business. This exposure will empower you to make an informed decision about which legal area to specialise in.

Our goal is to create a tailored experience that aligns with your strengths and supports your personal and professional aspirations, helping you steer your career in the direction you desire.

We are committed to giving you early exposure to high-quality legal work and fostering opportunities to build meaningful client relationships. If you are eager to learn, collaborative, proactive, and ready to apply your legal knowledge and initiative, your efforts will be recognised and rewarded. You’ll find the work both engaging and fulfilling.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training across a range of legal practice areas
• Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
• Opportunities to work on high-quality cases with direct client engagement
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive benefits package and a starting salary of £28,000
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Annual pay reviews
• Birthday off
• 5pm finish on Fridays
• Local shop discount card (currently TN card)
• Social events

About You:

We invite applications from candidates who are committed to developing exceptional technical legal skills and embracing the Berry & Lamberts culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and colleagues to achieve outstanding results. In return, we provide a friendly and supportive environment, offering excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth to help you advance your legal career.

• 2:1 degree in any subject
• First time pass in the LPC and, if appropriate, the GDL (or equivalent), with preference given to those achieving distinction or commendation
• Successfully completed SQE1 and support offered for completion of SQE2 to include study leave
• At least three B grades at A-level and A-B grades at GCSE
• Well-rounded professional individuals with excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and capable of working independently using their initiative
• Commercially aware with a keen understanding of business dynamics
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to continuous self-improvement
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines effectively
• Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with a decisive and impactful approach
• Passionate individuals looking to build a long-term career with us

Training Contract Start Date: September 2026
Locations: Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood
Number of training contracts available: 1
Closing date for Training Contract applications: 30 April 2026
Interviews: 1^st stage Interviews April/May, 2^nd stage Assessment Days June/July 2026

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter as follows:

Email: traineerecruitment@berryandlamberts.co.uk

A role has arisen for a Solicitor to join our Commercial Property Department in our friendly, motivated and forward-thinking firm.

The department deals with a range of commercial property work to include leases of industrial units, offices, shops, restaurants etc, acting for landlords and tenants. Option agreements and development matters, freehold and leasehold commercial property sales and purchases, commercial re-mortgage and re-financing.

On offer is a competitive salary in line with your experience, a company bonus scheme and the potential for flexible and hybrid working.‍

The Candidate

• Experienced Solicitor - minimum 3 years' PQE
• Experience to deal with complex cases and help build the Commercial Property team and attract new work
• Commercially astute and technically strong
• Practical skills in communication, organisation and client relations
• Ability to work collaboratively within a strong and supportive team
• Relationship management
• An understanding and willingness to embrace the firm's values

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday off
• 5pm finish on Fridays
• Annual pay reviews
• Bonus Scheme (discretionary)
• Hybrid Working
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working requests (subject to business needs)
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Local shop discount card (currently TN card)
• Social Events
• Charity Events‍

Hours of work – Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, Friday, 9am to 5pm

How to apply?

Please submit your CV for consideration to Office Manager, Mandy Kettle at mkettle@berryandlamberts.co.uk