Micah Smith
About Micah Smith
Micah Smith is a Senior Legal Counsel at Legal & General, with a diverse background in law and education. He has held various positions in notable law firms and has a strong academic foundation in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at Legal & General
Micah Smith serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Legal & General, a position held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the organization. His expertise contributes to the company's operations in London, England.
Previous Experience in Legal Sector
Micah Smith has extensive experience in the legal field. He worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Hogan Lovells from 2015 to 2017. Following this, he served as an Associate at Reed Smith LLP for one year, and then at Eversheds Sutherland for four years, from 2018 to 2022. His roles involved various legal responsibilities and client interactions.
Education and Qualifications
Micah Smith has a solid educational background. He studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Oxford, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 2007 to 2010. He also completed a PGCE in Education at Canterbury Christ Church University from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law and completed the Accelerated Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School from 2013 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Micah Smith began his career with various internships. He interned at Haaretz in 2007 for one month in Tel Aviv and at Amdocs in 2008 for one month in London. He also worked part-time as a Supply Teacher at Tradewind Recruitment from 2013 to 2014 while attending law school, gaining valuable teaching experience.
Teaching Experience
Before fully transitioning into the legal field, Micah Smith worked as an English Teacher for Teach First from 2010 to 2013. This role involved teaching and mentoring students, contributing to his educational qualifications and experience.