Solicitor Non-Graduate Apprentice, Leeds

HM Revenue and Customs • Full-time • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £29,475 - £36,461 / year • 11h ago

Launch Your Legal Career with a Full-Time Paid Solicitor Apprenticeship at HMRC — No Law Degree Required

About the Company

HMRC Legal Group is the UK government’s in-house legal team, playing a vital role in shaping and applying tax, customs, and regulatory law. With offices in Bristol, Leeds, and Manchester, HMRC offers a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive legal environment focused on professional development and public service excellence.

About the Opportunity

This full-time Solicitor Apprenticeship offers a unique, fully funded route to qualification as a solicitor through hands-on legal work and structured academic study over six years. You’ll work on real legal cases, receive 20% protected study time, and benefit from expert mentoring in a flexible, hybrid working culture. Upon successful completion, you’ll be appointed as a qualified solicitor within HMRC. Salary starts at £29,475, plus a Civil Service pension contribution worth 28.97% of your salary, generous annual leave, and access to ongoing development and coaching.

What We're Looking For

Applicants must have:

5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4)* including English and Maths
ABB at A-Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification, relevant apprenticeship, or CILEx Level 3)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, resilience, and adaptability
Collaborative mindset and commitment to diversity and inclusion
Legal or office experience (paid, voluntary, or academic) desirable

Applications close: 3 June 2025