Trainee - Legal Graduate (Prime Services)

Start your legal career in financial services

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Trainee to join our London Legal Department, supporting our Prime Services business. This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate to gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced, regulated financial services environment while working closely with experienced legal professionals.

You’ll gain exposure to real commercial legal work, develop practical skills, and build a strong foundation for a career in legal or financial services.

About the role

As a Trainee, you will support the legal team that advises on trading, clearing, and prime brokerage activities. Working under the supervision of qualified lawyers, you will assist with legal documentation, research, and day‑to‑day legal support, while learning how legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations interact in a global business.

This role combines legal drafting, research, coordination, and project support, offering a broad and practical training experience.

What you’ll be doing

Assisting with the drafting and review of legal and commercial agreements

Supporting lawyers with client documentation and contractual processes

Managing legal document execution and maintaining accurate records

Conducting legal and regulatory research on a range of topics

Supporting client‑focused projects and documentation updates

Assisting with company secretarial and administrative activities

Working closely with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations