Graduate Business Operations Apprentice (AI & Automation)

Location: Oxford – Hybrid (2-3 days in our Oxford office, remainder working from home)

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Basis: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Lawbox isn't your typical, rigid legal practice. We are a modern legal consultancy on a mission to completely disrupt traditional legal and business services. We actively encourage fresh ideas, creative risk-taking, and challenging the "way things have always been done."

We are now looking for a self-driven, highly motivated, and tech-curious Business Operations Apprentice to join our ambitious team. If you are fascinated by the intersection of law, business, and technology, and you want a front-row seat to how a modern business scales, this is the opportunity for you.

This is a significant and exciting new role. You will be at the forefront of our digital evolution, tasked with designing and implementing automated workflows using AI that will transform the way we work. While driving our AI strategy is a core pillar of this role, you will also be fully embedded in our day-to-day business operations.

what you will be doing:

• Driving Digital Transformation: Identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive tasks and design responsible, AI-driven, and low-code solutions.
• Delivering an AI Strategy: Own automation projects from scoping through to deployment, ensuring tangible operational value.
• Business Operations: Provide essential administrative support, maintain internal digital tracking systems, and collaborate with the team to improve our service delivery.
• Change Enablement: Champion digital change across the firm, helping non-technical colleagues seamlessly adopt new automated tools.

This role isn't just a job; it’s a fully funded launchpad for your career. You will be enrolled in theAI & Automation Practitioner (Level 4) Apprenticeship (Skills England ST1512).

Running alongside your role for 14 months, you will receive guaranteed, ring-fenced off-the-job training (minimum 420 hours) to learn from industry experts. You will study AI foundations, responsible design, risk management, and practical build, and immediately apply this knowledge to real-world projects at Lawbox.

We are inviting applications from individuals who have a keen interest in law, business, tech, or all three. Ideally, you will be a recent graduate in Law, Business, IT, Digital, Data or a related field.

essential criteria:

• A Deep Interest in AI: A genuine passion for workflow automation, AI tools, and digital transformation is an absolute must.
• Tech-Curious & Creative: You arrive armed with ideas and a desire to experiment with new technologies.
• Disruptive Mindset: You are hungry to learn and love finding smarter, faster ways to get things done.
• Self-Driven Problem Solver: Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, taking true ownership of your projects with great attention to detail.
• Strong Communicator: You can build relationships and translate complex technical updates for non-technical colleagues.

• True Operational Autonomy: Your work will have an immediate, visible impact. The AI models and automated workflows you build will directly transform how our teams work day-to-day.
• A Culture of Trust & Flexibility: We champion autonomy, giving you the freedom to own your projects while remaining deeply connected to a supportive, vibrant team.
• Ambitious Growth Opportunities: You aren't just filling a seat; you are joining a practice at a pivotal moment. As we scale, you will grow with us, with tangible opportunities to shape your long-term career path.
• Mentorship: Gain direct exposure to and mentorship from senior leadership who are genuinely invested in your development.