Sam Thorne
About Sam Thorne
Sam Thorne serves as the Associate General Counsel for the Americas at The Instant Group, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in law and philosophy, with degrees from Northumbria University and the University of Leeds.
Current Role at The Instant Group
Sam Thorne serves as the Associate General Counsel for the Americas at The Instant Group, a position he has held since 2022. Based in London, England, he oversees legal matters and provides counsel on various legal issues affecting the company within the Americas region. His role involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing legal risks associated with the company's operations.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Sam Thorne worked at The Instant Group in various legal capacities, including Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2021 and Legal Director from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes positions as a Solicitor at Ward Hadaway and participation in vacation schemes at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain and Holman Fenwick Willan LLP. He also completed a mini-pupillage at Trinity Chambers.
Educational Background
Sam Thorne studied at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education at Northumbria University, obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from 2010 to 2011 and completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2011 to 2012. In 2023, he participated in the High Performance Leadership Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Early Career
Sam Thorne began his professional career as a Customer Services Representative at Sotheby's from 2009 to 2010. He then transitioned into the legal field, gaining experience as a Trainee Solicitor at Ward Hadaway from 2014 to 2016. His early legal training included vacation schemes at notable law firms, which provided him with foundational legal skills and insights into the legal profession.