Business Services Graduate Scheme

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

We are seeking recent graduates to join our two-year Business Services Graduate Scheme in Manchester beginning in Autumn 2026. As a Business Services Trainee (BST), you will assist the firm's global business services departments while participating in a rotational training program. This program involves short-term assignments in different departments, offering you invaluable professional experience.

You will have the opportunity to explore various departments, including but not limited to Accounting and Finance, Office of the General Counsel and Human Capital and Talent. Through these rotations, you will gain insight into departmental requirements and perform diverse tasks as assigned by department managers, supervisors, and team members.

Established in 2015, the Manchester office is home to over 200 professional business staff who support the firm globally across a range of specialist functions from Technology and Human Resources to Finance and Accounting. We value our people with an inclusive and supportive culture; our communities with our commitment to give back; and our planet through ever more sustainable operations. The Manchester office is often at the cutting edge of developing new ways to deliver first-class services to clients and colleagues, drawing on diverse backgrounds and expertise, making it a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

At Latham, our success stems from our "one-firm" culture—a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality that sets us apart from other law firms.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Seeking diverse and challenging opportunities within a global setting
• Providing a high level of customer service to internal and external clients
• Working both independently and in a team environment
• Collaborating globally with other offices, teams, and Business Services Trainees

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

And have:

• On track to graduate with a 2:1 in Summer 2026 / Graduated in the last two years with a 2:1 degree or above

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #EntryLevel #LI-EH1