Corporate Graduate Programme 2026

At Arthur Cox, our success depends on attracting the best people and nurturing their talent so we can provide our clients with services to the highest standards. In recent years, there has been a shift in the demands of our clients who require legal services outside of the work of traditional legal practice. With this in mind, we have launched our Corporate Graduate Programme for graduates who wish to work in a legal environment, but who are not seeking to pursue a career as a lawyer.

About the Programme:

The Corporate Graduate Programme is designed to help graduates decide which area of legal services is the right fit for them. The programme is for graduates of law, or those who have had exposure to law or corporate governance within their degree.

The two-year programme comprises four six-month rotations and participation in the internal training programme. Each rotation offers exposure to high-calibre clients and work, with comprehensive support and training provided to equip you with the key skills required to succeed in each area. You will gain experience across a range of departments, with ongoing support from partners, practice group members, the programme coordinator, and the HR team throughout your journey. Following successful completion of the programme and upon securing a permanent role, individuals may be eligible for a bursary to support further education.

Following completion, participants will have the opportunity for rewarding career at Arthur Cox in these areas:

• Company Secretaries provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. We employ fully and partially qualified company secretarial professionals in our Asset Management and Investment Funds and Governance and Consulting Services Practice Group.
• Listings Executives advise our client base on legal and practical requirements with regard to listing securities and investment funds on relevant stock exchanges and producing documentation to facilitate client goals. The listings executives work in the Listings Practice Group which is part of our Finance Department.
• Paralegal and Other Legal Professionals support the legal work of various practice groups such as Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations Risk and Compliance, Debt Finance, Employment, Pro Bono, Knowledge, Real Estate, Learning and Development and Aviation. Our paralegals and legal professionals may work both at our offices and onsite with our clients and their work includes research, drafting documentation to support client litigation and transactions and other client matter management related tasks.
• Data Management and Analytics Professionals work in varying roles which can include managing GDPR related concerns and mapping, storing, and analysing key data relating to our essential business functions. Roles in this area have previously arisen in our Business Development Team and our IT Teams.

Options for rotation are:

• Asset Management and Investment Funds
• Aviation
• Debt Finance
• Business Development and Marketing
• Governance and Consulting Services
• Employment
• Knowledge, Learning and Development
• Stock Exchange Listings and Fund Registration
• Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations
• Pro Bono
• Real Estate
• Corporate Services
• Risk and Compliance

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Strong academic background with a degree in a business or legal related discipline.
• Clear interest in pursuing a career in the Legal Services Industry.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, motivated and willing to learn

Desirable (but not essential):

• Prior exposure to legal services or have had exposure to law or corporate governance within your degree (e.g. internships, electives, work experience)
• Commercial awareness.

Application & Interview Process

Essential Submission Criteria:

• All applications must be submitted online via our website.
• CV’s will not be accepted via email.
• CV (Word or pdf format) - no more than 2 pages long.
• Cover Letter (approx. 350 words introducing you, why you are pursuing a career in a Law Firm and why Arthur Cox is of interest to you).
• Deadline for submissions @ 5.00pm 4th June 2026

Interview process:

• Stage 1: Screening of Applications.
• Stage 2: Successful Candidates will be invited to a 15-minute screening call.
• Stage 3: In Person Interview* (Date: week commencing 15th June 2026).
• Stage 4: Offer (Start Date: 14th September 2026).

*In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to accommodate a virtual interview.

Our Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive annual leave allowance - 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare
• Confidential employee assistance programme
• TaxSaver commuter tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym and wellness programme
• Subsidised restaurant and coffee bar