Elaine Hiles
About Elaine Hiles
Elaine Hiles is a Legal Counsel currently working at Trainline in London, England. She has extensive experience in the legal field, having held positions at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and Gowling WLG.
Work at Trainline
Elaine Hiles serves as Legal Counsel at Trainline, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on compliance, contracts, and regulatory matters. Her expertise contributes to Trainline's operations in the travel and transportation sector, ensuring that legal risks are managed effectively.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before joining Trainline, Elaine Hiles accumulated significant legal experience across various firms. She worked as a Senior Associate at Gowling WLG from 2020 to 2022, following her tenure as an Associate at the same firm from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Legal secondee at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management for six months in 2015. Her career began with a two-year stint as a Trainee Solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Hiles has a solid educational background in law. She studied at the University of Nottingham, earning a degree in Law and Chinese Law from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, where she completed the Accelerated LPC in 2013. Her studies at Longsands College provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her legal career.
Career Progression
Elaine Hiles has demonstrated a clear trajectory in her legal career. Starting as a Trainee Solicitor, she progressed to Associate and then Senior Associate roles at Gowling WLG. Her experience at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management as a Legal secondee added to her practical knowledge in the financial sector. This progression has equipped her with diverse skills applicable to her current role at Trainline.