Trainee - Legal Graduate - Financial Services Regulation
Responsibilities
Join Our Team at Société Générale!
Are you a motivated law graduate eager to kickstart your career in financial services regulation? At Société Générale, we are looking for a dynamic Trainee to join our Legal Department and contribute to the management of legal and regulatory challenges in the banking sector.
About the Role:
As a Trainee in our Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team, you will play a vital role in navigating the complex landscape of financial regulation within the UK. You will work closely with experienced lawyers and internal clients, gaining invaluable insights into the legal and regulatory obligations that shape our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and comment on changes in laws and regulations impacting the SG Group in the UK.
- Draft and review documentation for submission to regulators such as the FCA and PRA.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support various teams within the bank.
- Attend meetings, take minutes, and assist in general drafting and proofreading tasks.
- Collaborate on ad hoc tasks, fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.
What We Offer:
- A supportive environment where you will gain practical experience and develop your legal expertise.
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that influence the bank's regulatory strategy.
- A chance to work alongside a team committed to excellence and ethical conduct.
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Who You Are:
- You hold a UK law degree or a non-law degree with a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
- You possess a strong understanding of English law concepts and financial regulations.
- You are self-motivated with a “can do” attitude, ready to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office
Why Société Générale?
At Société Générale, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, responsibility, and client orientation. Join us in our mission to create a positive impact in the financial services industry while developing your career in a collaborative environment.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey with us, submit your application today! We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
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.
Business insight
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.