RPC - True Picture

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At RPC, you can be you. In an environment that’s real. Strikingly real.

If you value character over conformity, the unique over the uniform, and ambition over apathy, let’s talk.

For us, success comes from building real-life relationships. Real-life relationships with our clients as much as our people. And it comes from thinking creatively to achieve the best commercial solutions. We thrive in an environment that’s collaborative, forward-thinking and where you’re free to express your personality. An environment that allows you to make the most of your strengths. This is our commitment to you.

Our sectors include: Banking and financial services, construction, food and drink, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, industrial and mining, media, professional practices, retail, sports and entertainment, technology and telecommunications.

Our services include: Advertising and marketing, banking and lending, commercial contracts, corporate, data and cyber, dispute resolution, employment, engagement and equality, intellectual property, outsourcing, real estate and construction, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency, tax. 

Training opportunities

As a Trainee, we believe you’ll deliver your best if you’re free to be you. And that means being able to ask questions openly, being supported to develop your strengths, and having the right opportunities to grow. Our offices are non-hierarchical and open plan which means you'll be sitting close to our Partners and Associates. What's more, our dynamic working principles empower everyone at RPC to shape how they split their time working in and out of the office; balancing their own preferences, supporting each other and delivering exceptional client service. Whether you’re handling complex insurance claims, resolving large-scale global disputes, or providing commercial advice and transactional support, your opinions will be listened to and respected.

We also believe you’ll grow if you’re free to explore. At least six months will be spent in four different practice areas, so you can discover where you fit in the best. You may have an opportunity to be seconded to one of our clients as an in-house lawyer. This will give you the chance to form genuine relationships with the people behind the cases. You’ll use your personality to become more commercially aware and legally proficient.  

Vacation scheme

Speed networking, meeting clients, mini-golf socials, attending court and hands-on real case experience. We’ll show you the real RPC during our Summer Schemes. And be warned, it’s pretty striking.

You’ll be welcomed into our London office and given an opportunity to spend time getting to experience life in a unique law firm for yourself. It’s also our chance to get to know you and understand what you may be able to offer us. During these two weeks, you’ll be fully integrated into our teams, getting involved in projects and having a fantastic insight into whether a career at RPC is right for you.  

Other benefits

Along with a competitive annual salary, you’ll be offered a creative and comprehensive package of benefits.

We’re all unique. And that’s why RPC’s benefits package is too. We respect we’re all real people with passions, families and lives away from our desks. So, we offer you the chance to tailor your benefits, offering choice and flexibility to everyone who works here.

Our benefits package covers almost everything, from wellness festivals and social events, to extra annual leave, and family and wealth-related rewards.  

Open days and first-year opportunities

First Year Workshop: For a great snapshot of RPC, our workshops are a fascinating opportunity to learn, network and get prepared for a career in law. Please note the First Year Workshop will take place virtually. Our First Year Workshop takes place on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

London Insight Day: Our Insight Days are just that. Insightful. Experience real life as a trainee, taking part in an application skills session and networking with people from all across the firm. The event will take place on Tuesday 29 October 2024 in our London Office.

For further information about these events and details of how to apply please look online.  

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

A diverse workforce best supports a diverse client base and an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels like they belong, is one where everyone thrives. We know this because we live it every day.

Great minds do not all think alike. Whether client-facing or behind the scenes we solve problems and to do this creatively we need diverse, collaborative thinkers, drawing on difference. Difference in experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Our culture ensures all of our people feel that they belong, are respected and valued for the differences they bring. Our highly supportive approach is designed so everyone thrives. 

Employee communities

We have eight DEIB communities Belief, Disability (ENABLE), Ethnicity, Families, Gender, LGBTQ+ (RAIN), Mental Health, Social Mobility.

The work of these communities is extensive and is instrumental in supporting the work of our Responsible Business team. Some of the activities coordinated by the communities include: celebrations of religious festivals, 'bring your child to work' days, community school mentoring programmes and activities to mark LGBTQ+ History and Pride months, as well as Mental Health Awareness Week and key dates in the ethnicity calendar from Lunar New Year to Black History Month.

Our communities also act as insightful consultative bodies, helping us to support an enact new policies and procedures such as enhanced family leave, the creation of our gender balance plan and race and ethnicity diversity plan. They also support our participation in wider initiatives such as the 10,000 Black Interns programme.

At RPC we also enjoy a reciprocal mentoring programme across all offices internationally to increase conversation around the business. The programme comprises training and regular meetings where pairs can discuss shared topics of interest relating to DEIB and allyship.

As part of our ongoing commitment to DEIB all of our RPC people must complete our mandatory Respect at Work training. This programme enhances awareness, knowledge and skills related to respectful behaviour, equality law, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Website: www.rpclegal.com/strikinglyreal
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