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Trainee - Legal Graduate (Prime Services)
Trainee Legal Specialist in Prime Services
About the Role
Start your legal career in financial services!
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee to join our London Legal Department, supporting our Prime Services business. This is an ideal opportunity for a law graduate to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment, collaborating closely with experienced legal professionals.
You’ll engage in real commercial legal work, develop practical skills, and build a strong foundation for a career in legal or financial services.
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 across various topics
- Supporting client-focused projects and documentation updates
- Assisting with company secretarial and administrative tasks
- Collaborating with colleagues from Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations
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This role provides a broad and practical training experience combining legal drafting, research, coordination, and project support.
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What We’re Looking For
- A completed UK law degree (or equivalent legal qualification)
- Strong academic performance with a genuine interest in commercial and financial services law
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- A proactive, professional and collaborative approach
- Confidence in working with stakeholders at all levels
- Prior legal work experience is an advantage, but not essential
Important Application Requirement
All applicants must include the following on their CV:
- A full breakdown of individual modules studied in each year of their degree
- The individual grade achieved for each module, clearly listed
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Why Join Us?
- Gain practical, hands-on legal experience within a respected legal team
- Work on complex commercial and regulatory matters
- Learn in a supportive environment alongside experienced legal professionals
- Build a strong foundation for future legal or financial services careers
Business Insight
At Société Générale, we believe our people are our source of strength. We recruit, select, and appoint the best talent based on aptitude and ability, regardless of:
- Sex
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Race, colour, nationality, ethnicity
- Pregnancy, disability, age
- Sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all talents and fostering an inclusive culture.
This is a great opportunity to shape your legal career—apply now!
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