Working in Thames Valley

Why do people choose to work in our Thames Valley office?

Technology. Private Equity. International Work. Our small and close-knit Thames Valley team is a regional market leader.

"OC is an approachable and down-to-earth firm. The Thames Valley office has a lovely atmosphere and you really feel part of the team. I was particularly impressed by our strength in the South East – we've just had a great set of Legal 500 results, which show just how much expertise there is in the Thames Valley office." (Kate Meadows, Trainee Thames Valley)

Numbers

You'll be one of 4 trainees.

Trainee salary

Competitive in the Thames Valley market, in your first year you will receive £36,500 and in your second year you will receive £38,500 pa.

Rotation

4 x 6-month seats. You'll do seats in Corporate, Litigation, and Real Estate plus one other.

Seats

Currently in Thames Valley we have 4 seats plus one secondment, split as follows:

  • 1 seat in each of the following: Commercial, Corporate, Litigation and Real Estate
  • 1 secondment to Computer 2000

In the last 12 months, we have also had a seat in Employment.