What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
The role
Illumina has an exciting opportunity to join us as a Trainee Solicitor in our exceptional, full service, in-house Legal team. We are looking to offer to the right candidate, who has professional proficiency in German and English, the possibility of a training contract.
If you are keen to secure a role that will have a defined career path and are looking to qualify as a Solicitor through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE) path, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity to be part of Illumina’s continued growth, contributing to our mission of improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome!
Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!
Why us
Our multilingual and multijurisdictional Legal team is a vital part of Illumina, providing advice and guidance to a variety of departments and supporting the organisation through all legal matters. You will be therefore exposed to matters ranging from Commercial, Public Procurement, Regulatory, IP, Compliance, Employment, Competition, Litigation and Privacy. We will offer the possibility to complete a 3-month contentious secondment in a reputable law firm, as part of your training.
Your responsibilities
- Providing legal assistance on commercial and corporate matters in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Emerging Markets
- Assembling, proofing and editing contracts, templates, communications, corporate documents and policies
- Conducting legal research and drafting memos as instructed by senior attorneys
- Assisting on outbound and inbound commercial transactions, tenders and contracts
- Preparing and filing legal documents with appropriate authorities
- Reviewing and ensuring the company's compliance with rules and regulations
- Applying the law, company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
- Working on assignments of moderate scope where problem solving requires application of learned techniques
- Building excellent working relationships internally and externally.
- Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Why you
We are looking for highly motivated and driven candidates with strong work ethic, intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and organisational skills. You should be able to demonstrate attention to detail, resilience, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed in the legal profession.
Requirements for Traditional/Training Contract Pathway
- A-Levels (or equivalent e.g. international baccalaureate or high school diploma)
- Qualifying law degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
- Legal Practice Course (LPC) - you can apply even if you haven’t completed the LPC.
Requirements for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) Pathway
- A-Levels (or equivalent e.g. international baccalaureate or high school diploma)
- Degree (or equivalent)
- SQE Part 1 (some level of legal training is required and so if you haven’t completed an LLB or the GDL, ideally you would have passed the SQE Part 1).
General requirements
- Professionally proficient in German and English
- Solid academic credentials from a reputable institution in the UK, Europe or a common law jurisdiction
- Some legal experience preferred (e.g. one or more year (s) as a paralegal or contracts specialist in a law firm, in-house legal team or similar).
What can you expect
Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
