Trainee Negotiator Programme

Applications are now closed for our 2026 intake. Applications for our September 2027 intake will open in February 2027. Please check back then for updates. For more information about our Trainee Negotiator Programme, feel free to email our Early Careers Team at .

What is Fieldfisher's Trainee Negotiator Programme?

Launching in 2026, Fieldfisher's Trainee Negotiator Programme is a brand new, two year opportunity designed for ambitious graduates who want to build a career at the intersection of law, commercial negotiation and innovation.

You'll be based within Fieldfisher Condor, our legal solutions division, where we deliver high quality, scalable services that complement traditional legal advice.

Condor works with clients across four key areas: contract negotiation, legal technology, document review and flexible resourcing, helping organisations move faster and work smarter.

What makes Condor different is its unique position within Fieldfisher. You'll benefit from the agility and hands on experience of a specialist legal services team, combined with the expertise, reputation and global reach of an international law firm. From day one, you'll be exposed to real work, real responsibility and real client impact.

Why Belfast?

Our Belfast office is a fast growing Business Services Centre and plays a key role in Fieldfisher's continued expansion. Based here, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering innovative, high quality work for clients across the UK and internationally.

Belfast offers the best of both worlds: meaningful, high profile work within a close knit environment, backed by the scale, resources and career opportunities of a leading international firm. It's an exciting place to start, and grow your career.

What you'll do

You'll begin with a two week induction led by our Early Careers team, including an opportunity to visit our London headquarters. This will give you a strong introduction to Fieldfisher, our culture and the work we do.

Following induction, you'll join your Condor team, where you'll receive structured training across contract negotiation, document review and legal technology, alongside hands on experience from day one.

You'll follow a tailored development programme that combines practical, on the job learning with ongoing support. Our Early Careers and People Development teams will work closely with you throughout the programme, helping you build skills, confidence and a strong foundation for your future career at Fieldfisher.

About you

We're looking for graduates who bring fresh thinking, enthusiasm and a collaborative mindset. You'll ideally have:

• Degree: Lawor Finance (ideally2:1or above).
• Organisation and time management skills
• Reliable, resilientand eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.