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Lee & Thompson is one of the UK’s leading law firms for the media, technology and creative industries.

 

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Our lawyers are exemplary: exceptionally knowledgeable and attuned to the realities of our clients’ lives and businesses – an attribute that make them highly valued and trusted advisors.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our teams and we welcome and encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and across the legal profession.

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Passionate about Games?  As a result of the ongoing success of our award winning Video Games Practice and to support our growth plans, we have a new and exciting role within our Games team:

We are seeking a Senior Video Games Lawyer with around 6 years + PQE.  This is a unique opportunity to play a role in building the Games practice and to work with, and be supported by, our talented teams across the firm. A full recruitment pack describing the opportunity and our ideal candidate and how to apply is available here

We are seeking a 2 – 4 PQE Corporate Associate with solid experience of private company corporate transactions, including taking responsibility for key elements of M&A transactions and advising on equity investments / shareholder agreements.  Candidates will have received high quality training at a reputable firm and will be keen to continue learning and developing.

You will bring a proactive, commercially minded approach to the team, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.  A genuine interest in working with clients in the creative, media or technology sectors would be desirable but not essential.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative team, demonstrates sound judgment and takes ownership of their work.  You’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas, develop client relationships, and expand your expertise in a supportive environment that values both initiative and ongoing professional development.

Click here for the full role description.

Please apply by email with your CV and a covering letter to the People and Talent Team at recruitment@ltlive.lucidgraphics.co.uk.

We truly believe that Lee & Thompson is a special place to work, with an incredible team of passionate and talented individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in teams within our creative and inclusive environment.

We work hard to ensure that our wellbeing, inclusion and belonging strategies are a business priority, and are committed to recruiting the very best talent from a diverse pool.  We welcome discussions from candidates about reasonable adjustments and flexibility within our hybrid working environment to accommodate caring responsibilities or for other reasons.

Additional Opportunities

Want to know more about applying for a training contract, vacation scheme, our paralegal opportunities or our work experience policy?
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We recruit trainees from our Vacation Scheme. Participants take part in the vacation scheme with the potential of joining one of our teams initially as a Paralegal and commencing our Training Programme in March or September 2026.

Our Trainees will prepare for the SQE exams alongside working at the firm. In the first-year trainees will remain in the department in which they were a paralegal while studying for SQE1. You would be completing a part-time 40week preparation training course with our preferred provider, The College of Legal Practice.

After completing SQE1 in your first year, trainees will complete 3 seats of 6 months each in other departments while studying for the SQE2 exam, again through 40 weeks of preparation training with the College.

Trainees will work 4 days and have one study day each week whilst they are studying for the SQE exams over a two-year period. They will also receive coaching and support to develop a work-based portfolio for their Qualifying Work Experience.

We have seats in Film/TV, Music, Corporate, Commercial, Litigation and Employment. Trainees usually complete a seat in Litigation or Employment, Corporate or Commercial and either Film/TV or Music depending on which department they were in when they completed their first year as a trainee.

Lee & Thompson is now accepting applications for this year’s Vacation Scheme.

Interested in attending our vacation scheme? Click here to access the application form, view our application tips, and for further information.

Because we want to ensure that our Vacation Scheme is as inclusive and rewarding as possible, we do not currently offer alternative forms of work experience at Lee & Thompson.

About Us

Since 1983, our lawyers have represented the interests of talented individuals and innovative businesses across the media, technology and creative industries. Whatever the issue, we are inventive, pragmatic, connected, great to work with and you can be assured that we know your industry as well as you do.

Our Values & Culture

We believe that Lee & Thompson is a truly special and welcoming place to work and at the very heart of the business are our exceptional people.