Charles Russell Speechlys
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate & M&A
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Employment
- Family Law
- Financial Services & Regulation
- Investment Funds
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- Pensions
- Private Client & Wealth
- Real Estate
- Tax
Geographic Focus: Global
Training Contract
We offer Training Contracts and Placement Schemes in our London, Cheltenham, Guildford and Hong Kong offices. You’ll gain experience across different areas of the law, engaging in high level work with both private and commercial clients.
- Starting Salary: £52,000 (London), £42,000 (Guildford), £41,000 (Cheltenham)
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
International Opportunities
We offer 1-2 Training Contracts per year in our Hong Kong office.
Mentorship
Support through your supervisor, wider team and Early Talent Team.
Notable Matters
A case on the residential occupier exception and contesting the validity of a payless notice.
Construction, Real Estate & Disputes
Insight into VAT implications on BNG costs for developers.
Tax
A welcome listing, but the price says confidence is still scarce.
Corporate
Discussion on the implications of lifting the EMI options cap.
Corporate
Insight into new fire safety regulations for the living sector.
Real Estate & Construction
What Charles Russell Speechlys Looks For
Key Competencies
- Authentic
- Collaborative
- Committed
- Forward-Looking
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We rank in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index Top 100 Employers and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace.
- Gender Action Plan
- Race, Ethnicity, Religion & Belief initiatives
- LGBTQ+ initiatives
- Social Mobility initiatives
- Mental Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Disability and Neurodiversity Action Plan
Pro Bono
We expect you to get involved beyond the day to day work through our Responsible Business activities, whether that’s through our pro-bono practice, volunteering with our CRS Foundation, or getting involved in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
Innovation
Innovation is reshaping how legal services are delivered, making them more efficient, accessible, and tailored to client needs. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in the creation of the Advanced Client Solutions team.
- Advanced Client Solutions
- Legal technology & AI
- Legal Project Management
- Legal Process Improvement
- Solution development
Quick Application Angles
- Research the firm's core values and ensure alignment with your personal values.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in private capital and international law.
- Highlight any experience in diverse practice areas, especially those the firm specialises in.
- Showcase your ability to build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively.
- Prepare to discuss how you can contribute to the firm's innovation and DEI initiatives.
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