Junior Funds Lawyer

Waystone • London, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Lawyer to join our legal team on a six‑month Fixed Term contract. This role is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor (or up to 1 year PQE) who is looking to gain experience within the financial services sector, particularly in the funds and asset‑management space.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, Fund Solutions, the Junior Funds Lawyer will be an integral part of the team’s success.

Requirements

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise within financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable collaborating with non‑legal colleagues.
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ–1 PQE).

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements relating to fund services.
• Support Head of Legal and Senior Lawyer on regulatory and corporate matters affecting the business and its clients.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, guidance notes and internal briefing materials.
• Help manage document execution, filings, and internal approval processes.
• Liaise with internal teams (compliance, operations, client services) to resolve day‑to‑day legal queries.
• Contribute to ongoing project work, including process improvements and policy updates.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regulated and fast-moving sector.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal matters under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• A supportive and collegiate team environment ideal for early‑career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees