Apprentice Emerging Talent Assistant
CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, 2 College Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, London
Closes in 16 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
Posted on 9 February 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a candidate to work as part of the Emerging Talent team and welcome applications from candidates who are based in either London or Bristol. You will be carrying out an administrative role made up of a variety of tasks undertaken to support all our Emerging Talent programmes.
- Wage
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£24,900 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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If you are London based: Monday to Friday 9.30am- 5.30pm
If you are based in Bristol: Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support the acquisition process of all emerging talent programmes to ensure a smooth transition from academia to the workplace
- Support with the relationships with law school, universities, colleges and schools to enhance the firm’s visibility and reputation amongst potential candidates
- Assist in the development and delivery of emerging talent training programs tailored to the needs of the client group and aligning them to the firm’s strategic goals and values
- Co-ordinating all emerging talent development and acquisition activities to ensure the smooth running of the team
- Manage the quarterly emerging talent check-in process
- Monitor industry trends and best practice to help inform the emerging talent team of any new developments within the industry
- Assisting and taking the lead on assessment days for emerging talent
- Taking ownership of all emerging talent processes, including compliance, secondments and the Newly Qualified Solicitor process
- First point of contact for all emerging talent related queries
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, 2 College Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UE
- Cannon Place 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAMAR LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 6)
- Maths (grade 6)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 80 offices in 50 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that’s tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What’s more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Once you successfully complete your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for roles across business service teams
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAMAR LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013805.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
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