Legal Trainees 2026

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential, this opportunity is for you. We are seeking to hire legal trainees to join EY Law in Nicosia.

At EY Law, we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY Law you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.

The opportunity

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to train for an Advocate Qualification in our Nicosia offices.

Required Skills

The ideal candidates should:

• hold a qualifying law degree (LLB Degree);
• be fluent in English and Greek;
• have excellent research skills;
• have proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook);
• be able to work under pressure and handle complex requests;
• be committed to hard work
• show an ability to work independently and take initiative;
• perform with honesty, integrity and professionalism
• a professional qualification from the UK (LPC, BVC) will be considered as an advantage.

What working at EY Law offers:

The opportunity to continue with EY Law following completion of the legal training. EY Law offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career both inside and outside Cyprus. 

In addition, but not limited to our benefits include:

• Fully Sponsored Professional Qualifications
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services).
• EY Tech MBA and EY Masters in Business Analysis
• EY Badges - digital credentials
• Mobility programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts
• Friday afternoon off
• Dress for the Occasion

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our goal to be the best employer.

If you are positively confident that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $XXX per hour.  Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data. 
• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We value your application
•    To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period. 
•    Applications to EY are reviewed by a dedicated member of our early careers team.
•    You may receive outreach from an EY Recruiter to discuss your application and interests.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY  |  Building a better working world

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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