Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
Trainee Legal Graduate - Commercial Technology Data
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Kick-start your legal career in a global investment bank
We’re looking for a curious, motivated Trainee to join our Commercial, Technology & Data Legal team in London.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Société Générale, working alongside experienced lawyers on a wide range of commercial contracts, technology matters, and data protection work that support a leading global financial institution.
What You’ll Be Doing
From day one, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supporting the team with:
- Reviewing and drafting commercial, technology and data-related agreements
- Assisting with data protection advice and contract provisions
- Conducting legal research and supporting internal governance initiatives
- Attending meetings, taking minutes, and engaging with stakeholders
- Supporting the preparation of legal updates, guidance notes, and training materials
- Helping maintain team trackers, documentation, and templates
- Contributing to internal training sessions, particularly around data protection
- Supporting wider projects and administrative tasks across the team
You’ll receive structured guidance and support, with the opportunity to progress managing your own matters (with supervision) as your confidence grows.
About The Team
You’ll join a collaborative Legal team that supports a broad range of business areas across the bank.
The Commercial, Technology & Data team specialises in:
- Commercial contracts
- Technology and outsourcing arrangements
- Data protection and privacy advisory
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You’ll work closely with lawyers and business stakeholders, gaining valuable insight into how legal supports a global financial services organisation.
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What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from candidates who are:
- A university graduate (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
- Qualified in, or with strong grounding in, UK law (law degree or conversion course)
- Passionate about developing a career in commercial law and data protection
- Strong communicators with excellent presentational skills
- Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Proactive, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Nice to have (but not essential):
- Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- Previous experience in a law firm, bank, or internship/vacation scheme
- French language skills
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a top-tier in-house legal team
- Exposure to high-quality commercial and regulatory work
- Insight into the legal function within a global banking group
- Development of practical legal and professional skills
- Close mentorship from experienced lawyers
Why apply?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn fast, take responsibility, and build a strong legal foundation in a commercial, technology and data-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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This position is a standalone trainee role (not part of a formal graduate programme). You’ll be aligned to a specific legal team and will gain deep experience in that area, rather than rotating across departments.
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
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If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
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