Training Contract - Legal Graduate

Training Contract – Legal Graduate

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Legal Graduate Programme and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. 

          
“EDF UK is a fantastic place to train and qualify as a solicitor. During my career with EDF, I have had the privilege of working with some of the solicitors that trained at EDF, and they provide some of the best quality, commercially minded and pragmatic legal advice that I have come across. EDF UK is a supportive and inclusive organisation where everyone really is welcome – you will get to work with and learn from some of the best minds (both from a technical and commercial perspective) in the industry!” Chloë - Head of Legal – Nuclear Generation & Thermal

What does this Legal Graduate opportunity offer you?

As a Postgraduate on our Training Contract, you’ll be joining our Legal team, where we support the business as Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, working to help us reach Net Zero carbon emissions.

On this 2-year programme you’ll complete your Professional Skills Course (PSC) training, learn from our experts, gaining valuable experience in stakeholder relationships and negotiations. You’ll have the opportunity to build your confidence and experience and develop your Legal knowledge. 

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £38,700 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

For those looking to start in 2026 we will consider sponsorship of Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Training, development, and support for you 

We’re passionate about development and offer a tailored training path that will help develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.

To get the most from our training during the programme you’ll be moving around our sites to experience our diverse business. During this 2-year programme you will complete 4, 6-month rotations through our business, these could include Nuclear Operations, our European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) programme and our Hinkley Point C projects. This will give you the opportunity to make amazing memories!

During this programme you will be working towards completing your training contract here at EDF. You’ll have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path. 

Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and graduate life at EDF.

Your work location 

Throughout this programme we have two key sites in Gloucester and London where you will complete your placements, we’ll work with you to ensure you have the best exposure and experience spending time at our different locations. 

We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish. 

Who you are

To join our team, you’ll need a 2:2 Legal Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate Diploma Law) or a 2:2 Legal conversion course (Postgraduate Diploma Law) and a Legal Practice Course or Solicitor Qualifying Exam before starting your training contract. Within your application, please specify your current qualifications and whether you’d be looking to complete your LPC.

We’re looking for applicants with a growth mindset and a passion for positive social and environmental change.

For more information on the programme structure, our culture, and life as a graduate at EDF, visit www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates.

Closing Date 

We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number of candidates. 

Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero - together.