Trainee Solicitor - In-House

Dubizzle Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish marine services firm is seeking a motivated trainee solicitor to join their legal and commercial team in Aberdeen. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the offshore energy and marine services sector, covering essential legal tasks such as drafting contracts and conducting legal research. The position offers a competitive salary in line with the Law Society of Scotland recommended rates, as well as additional benefits including private healthcare, pension plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plans

Work From Home

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Strong interest in commercial law, contracts, and the energy/marine sector.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for development.

Responsibilities

• Cover core legal activities in commercial contracts, procurement, compliance.
• Draft and review contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and attend business strategy meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

Scots law LLB and Diploma (PEAT 1)

Job description

Location: Aberdeen (Portlethen)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: Two-year PEAT 2 traineeship

Salary: Law Society of Scotland Recommended Salary (2025)

Year 1: £26,500 (To be increased in line with minimum living wage requirements.)

Year 2: £28,850

About Us

Interocean is a Scottish‑headquartered specialist provider of marine services to the offshore oil & gas, marine and renewable sectors, with a Glasgow HQ and an operational office in Aberdeen. We deliver safe, efficient and cost‑effective solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from planning and installation to inspection, maintenance and decommissioning—for clients in the UK and internationally, with a growing footprint in the USA, Canada, Europe, West Africa and the Middle East.

Interocean is seeking a motivated Scots law graduate to join our in‑house legal and commercial team as a trainee solicitor. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the offshore energy and marine services sector, working closely with experienced legal counsel and commercial managers.

What you’ll do

• Cover core legal activities in commercial contracts, procurement, compliance, and regulatory work
• Draft and review contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and internal policies
• Support and observe commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on contract clauses and regulatory developments
• Participate in cross‑departmental projects (HR, Finance, Operations)
• Attend business strategy meetings and gain commercial and financial awareness
• Complete mandatory ethics and compliance training (including AML)
• Maintain a PEAT 2 record with evidence mapped to all outcome areas

What we offer

• Structured supervision, including weekly check‑ins, monthly reviews, and quarterly PEAT 2 Quarterly Performance Reviews
• Regular feedback and reflection sessions to support your professional development
• Opportunities to present at team meetings and contribute to business strategy
• Remuneration in line with Law Society of Scotland recommended trainee rates
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout recruitment and training

Qualifications

• Scots law LLB and Diploma (PEAT 1) graduate (or due to qualify)
• Strong interest in commercial law, contracts, and the energy/marine sector
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take responsibility for your development

Additional Benefits

• Supportive team environment
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work and EV Schemes