Graduate Trainee: Commercial & Legal

We are Recruiting!

Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Graduate Trainee: Commercial & Legal on an 18 month fixed term contract. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. The successful candidate will be based at either our Liverpool or Newcastle HQ.

Who we are

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.
• Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
• Passionate Team: You will be within a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

Role Overview

This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch their career, and will provide high quality, efficient administrative support to the Commercial and Legal Function, ensuring smooth day to day operations and effective coordination across the business. Acting as the first point of contact for routine commercial and legal queries within SRSUK, the role delivers timely, accurate responses and directs enquiries as appropriate. It also plays a key part in promoting awareness and understanding of commercial and legal considerations across SRSUK, supporting teams to operate confidently within relevant frameworks and contributing to overall organisational efficiency and compliance.

The successful candidate will be on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months and during this period will be supported to build their commercial awareness, contribute to team discussions, and develop informed opinions on commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Commercial & Legal department, including minute taking, action tracking, and follow up management.
• Assist in drafting and proofreading commercial summaries and correspondence.
• Draft and review documents related to SRSUK's client and supplier contracts.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, briefing notes and presentations as required for both internal and external audiences.
• Lead and implement self contained projects or components of larger projects to deliver organisational objectives, as well as enabling appropriate changes in policy or practice.
• Assist with the collection of relevant data to support commercial and legal topics such as personal injury claims and GDPR compliance.
• Working with the Commercial & Legal Business Partners, collaborate with wider support functions on commercial projects.
• Actively promote Commercial awareness across the organisation.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a business environment managing a varied caseload.
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload and adhere to stringent deadlines.
• Experience preparing high quality reports and documentation.
• Excellent team player with drive and enthusiasm and a collaborative style.

Desirable Experience

• Legal knowledge and experience.
• Experience of working on commercial contracts.
• Basic project management skills with ability to take lead on small to medium sized projects.
• Experience in the rail industry is welcomed but not required.

Contact Person

Laura Davison
HR Assistant