Marketing Apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Apprentice to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office!

The Apprenticeship

The Marketing team in Belfast is among the largest in Northern Ireland, with more than 100 colleagues supporting our global marketing function. As an apprentice, you will gain exposure to a variety of teams and tasks, including email marketing, data entry, client reporting, and work on our digital platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity with the chance to build relationships and gain first-hand experience of what marketing is like in a law firm setting. The firm in partnership with University of Ulster will be committed to investing in training to enable you to gain a BSc (Hons) Business Management degree. The apprenticeship is offered as a 3.5 year fixed term contract.

Who we are looking for

We are keen to speak to candidates with an interest in working in professional services and meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience is not required but applicants should be team players with good communication skills and strong attention to detail.

What we can offer you

The apprenticeship scheme at A&O Shearman is truly an exceptional experience. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on key projects and develop key business skills by working with clients and offices across the globe. Another benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship with A&O Shearman is getting involved with our Emerging Talent Programme. Our Emerging Talent Programme organises development days to upskill our apprentices and improve their professional development, as well as regular social events.

At A&O Shearman we are truly inclusive, we love diversity, equity, and inclusion - this is one of our strategic priorities and is central to the kind of firm we want to be. We recognize the importance of wellbeing and have several support structures and discount offers in place to help you stay fit both mentally and physically. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Application Process

• Online application

• Assessment Centre

• Offer

Applications close on Saturday 28th February at 5pm. The assessment centre will take place w/c 23rd or 30th March.

The start date for the apprenticeship will be early September 2026.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.​

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.