[FULL TIME Remote] Graduate - Legal
No experience needed! We offer full training for our new Graduate - Legal! The role is situated in Remote, offering a fantastic work environment. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is benchmarked at a competitive salary. Â Â Job description
Programme start date: September 2025
Where Next?
Launch Your Legal Career with National Highways and help us to connect the country
Join our three-year Legal Graduate Programme and gain valuable professional experience at one of the countrys key public sector government organisations.
What Youll Be Doing
As a graduate solicitor trainee on our legal programme youll work under supervision of qualified legal experts across various disciplines. Youll take on real responsibility from day one, providing legal advice on matters critical to National Highways' operations, which could include
 Civil litigation, health and safety law, and coronial law
 Regulatory and commercial issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts
 Procurement, planning matters, and highways applications
 Employment law, property law, judicial reviews, and managing legal challenges
 Managing reputational risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines
Youll play a... key role in National Highways' legal affairs, responding to queries, providing clear, concise advice to client teams, and managing a variety of cases under supervision. Youll promote high standards of legal practice and compliance whilst advising a broad range of stakeholders.
As part of your programme, youll also study towards a Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship. Please note, in order to qualify as a solicitor you must be eligible to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 & 2 as part of your learning programme.
What we are looking for
What youll be doing
As a graduate project manager, youll mix study with real-life work on a variety of projects that shape how we build and operate our roads. Guided and mentored by expert industry professionals, youll explore the full lifecycle of project delivery, planning and management, developing your skills and knowledge through inspirational placements across the business
Youll also complete a programme of apprenticeship learning, tailored to your developing project management career to become a full professional member of the Association for Project Management (APM).
At the end of your programme, youll have opportunities to continue your career journey with us and be at the heart of projects that deliver real impact in connecting the country.
What youll get in return
With our support, youll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme.
So, if you're looking to grow your career in a large, evolving organisation and ready to invest in your development, all our graduate programmes offer:
 A mix of workshops, on-job-training and hands on experience
 A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support
 Flexible working arrangements
 Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community
 A permanent contract from day one
As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, youll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service) and retailers discounts and cashback.
What youll need to succeed
If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, youll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, youll have:
 An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
 The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders
 Excellent co-ordination skills
 The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
 A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do
Qualifications
You must also meet these essential qualification requirements by the programme start date:
 A 2:2 qualifying law degree, or a 2:2 non-law degree with a law conversion course pass
 At least five GCSEs, including English and Mathematics at grades A-C (or 9-4)
Please note, in order to qualify as a solicitor, you must be eligible to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 & 2 as part of your learning programme
Assessment centres will take place in January and February.
To be eligible for a place on the programme, you must be available to attend the 4-day induction, 8th -11th September
All offers for our graduate programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.
Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme Apply Job! Are You the One We're Looking For?If you believe you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.
Apply Now
Programme start date: September 2025
Where Next?
Launch Your Legal Career with National Highways and help us to connect the country
Join our three-year Legal Graduate Programme and gain valuable professional experience at one of the countrys key public sector government organisations.
What Youll Be Doing
As a graduate solicitor trainee on our legal programme youll work under supervision of qualified legal experts across various disciplines. Youll take on real responsibility from day one, providing legal advice on matters critical to National Highways' operations, which could include
 Civil litigation, health and safety law, and coronial law
 Regulatory and commercial issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts
 Procurement, planning matters, and highways applications
 Employment law, property law, judicial reviews, and managing legal challenges
 Managing reputational risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines
Youll play a... key role in National Highways' legal affairs, responding to queries, providing clear, concise advice to client teams, and managing a variety of cases under supervision. Youll promote high standards of legal practice and compliance whilst advising a broad range of stakeholders.
As part of your programme, youll also study towards a Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship. Please note, in order to qualify as a solicitor you must be eligible to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 & 2 as part of your learning programme.
What we are looking for
What youll be doing
As a graduate project manager, youll mix study with real-life work on a variety of projects that shape how we build and operate our roads. Guided and mentored by expert industry professionals, youll explore the full lifecycle of project delivery, planning and management, developing your skills and knowledge through inspirational placements across the business
Youll also complete a programme of apprenticeship learning, tailored to your developing project management career to become a full professional member of the Association for Project Management (APM).
At the end of your programme, youll have opportunities to continue your career journey with us and be at the heart of projects that deliver real impact in connecting the country.
What youll get in return
With our support, youll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme.
So, if you're looking to grow your career in a large, evolving organisation and ready to invest in your development, all our graduate programmes offer:
 A mix of workshops, on-job-training and hands on experience
 A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support
 Flexible working arrangements
 Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community
 A permanent contract from day one
As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, youll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service) and retailers discounts and cashback.
What youll need to succeed
If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, youll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, youll have:
 An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
 The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders
 Excellent co-ordination skills
 The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
 A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do
Qualifications
You must also meet these essential qualification requirements by the programme start date:
 A 2:2 qualifying law degree, or a 2:2 non-law degree with a law conversion course pass
 At least five GCSEs, including English and Mathematics at grades A-C (or 9-4)
Please note, in order to qualify as a solicitor, you must be eligible to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 & 2 as part of your learning programme
Assessment centres will take place in January and February.
To be eligible for a place on the programme, you must be available to attend the 4-day induction, 8th -11th September
All offers for our graduate programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.
Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme Apply Job! Are You the One We're Looking For?If you believe you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.
Apply Now