Collaborative approach, creative solutions – the Beale & Co ethos is about delivering a friendly and approachable service, with the commitment that the needs of our clients come first – at every stage.

Originally founded in 1838 we have over 185 years’ experience providing specialist legal advice to the construction, engineering, infrastructure and insurance sectors. With over 80 lawyers spread across offices in London, Bristol, Dublin and Dubai, we deliver an innovative and international service to our clients wherever they may be.

In an ever-changing legal market it has never been more important to maintain a high quality specialist service. We have a reputation for working to the highest standards and have thrived in response to a demand that has grown exponentially over the past 25 years.

Our approach is always consistent: we understand the often technically complex issues, identify solutions and implement an appropriate strategy to achieve a successful outcome. Our lawyers are experts in their field and have a genuine understanding of the industries in which they operate.

Moreover, our relative size combined with tight lines of communication makes us extremely agile and able to respond quickly and efficiently to demand. This means that the client gets a high quality and cost-efficient end-to-end service – all the way from briefing to resolution.

Our training contracts are designed to provide you with the legal experience and business skills to succeed as a lawyer. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals who can think ‘outside the box’ and who are looking to build long and successful careers with us.

Trainees work alongside our leading professionals in the fields of construction (UK and international), insurance and corporate/commercial. From the start of the training programme you will be a real part of the team providing the quality service upon which we have built our reputation. We value our trainees and their contribution. You are our future. We will give you opportunities to build relationships with clients and take responsibility for your own matters.

We offer training contracts in three vibrant cities (London, Dublin and Bristol) all providing competitive salaries. There are also regular opportunities to spend time on secondment as part of your training contract. We recognise the demands of performing in today’s business environment and encourage a healthy work/life balance as well as involvement in the active social scene within the firm.

For further information about Beale & Co visit www.beale-law.com.

Our trainee programme provides the necessary environment, education and support to give you the very best start in your legal career.

Training contracts last for a period of two years, which is broken down into four seats. Irish training contracts are structured slightly differently to meet the Irish Law Society requirements.

Our training contract includes the following:

• Hands on and extensive practical experience in our key fields of expertise including:
  • Professional liability
  • Construction, engineering and infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • International
  • Corporate and commercial
• Working for and sitting with a partner being involved in a wide range of matters and working as a team with fee earners at all levels
• A comprehensive in-house training programme: regular internal practice-specific seminars and external speakers
• Involvement in marketing initiatives and know-how including Lexicom network and the Garrick House Network, which is a business network for in-house legal advisers
• Active participation in CSR initiatives, which is a key aspect of the firm
• Secondment opportunities to our clients in the UK

For candidates successful in their application for a training contract in the UK, support is provided for the costs of the SQE. This will be discussed further during the selection stage of the process. Candidates must have successfully completed SQE1 and 2 prior to taking up their training contract in September 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer, a signatory to the Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion
Charter and a member of the Employer’s Network for Equality and Inclusion. Our focus is on an
empathetic approach to inclusivity which insists on an equal opportunity for all and creates a
diverse firm where there are no barriers. This is reflected in the diverse nature of our staff across the firm in all departments and at all levels.

For candidates successful in their application for a training contract in Dublin, support is provided for the costs of the unitary PPC course. This will be discussed further during the selection stage of the process. 

For candidates successful in their application for a training contract in the UK, support is provided for the costs of the SQE. This will be discussed further during the selection stage of the process. Candidates must have successfully completed SQE1 and 2 prior to taking up their training contract in September 2026.

• Construction
• Insurance
• Corporate & commercial
• Contracts

• Corporate & Commercial
• General Commercial
• Niche

• London
• Bristol
• Dubai
• Dublin

• CRASH
• London Legal Support Trust (LLST)

• Black Counsel Forum
• ELBA
• Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion
• Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter