2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program (Manchester)

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity through their 2025 Legal Apprenticeship Program in Manchester. This program is designed for aspiring solicitors and provides a pathway to LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice qualifications. Participants will engage in hands-on training while studying law, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the legal field. The program emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, welcoming candidates who are determined, curious, and resilient. Join this innovative firm to kickstart your legal career without the burden of tuition fees and gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Leaves

Flexible Global Resources

Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Fee Coverage

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job training working on real projects with clients.
• Undertake law degree studies for 20% of your time for the first four years.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interest in Law

Education

Three A Levels (minimum A, B, B)

Job description

2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program (Manchester)

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2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program (Manchester)

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2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

Job Description

2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about.

We’re seeking future team members for our 2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program with roles located in Manchester in hybrid positions.

Program Highlights

Do you have ambitions to be a solicitor? We are also recruiting for solicitor apprenticeships in Manchester that leads to LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice qualifications meaning you will be a fully qualified solicitor.

The training route is six years and we are looking for people with an interest in law, financial and investment management and embracing AI/emerging technology to drive new ways of working and efficiency. As a solicitor apprentice, you will receive on-the-job training working on real projects with clients. You will also undertake law degree studies for 20% of your time for the first four years. In years five and six, you will complete the solicitor’s qualification examination (SQE).

You will receive time and support to complete your qualifications and all course and exam costs will be covered by BNY. This programme gives you the opportunities you need to expand your skills across multiple areas. And the great thing is, there’s not one single type of person who succeeds here. Whether you’re determined, curious, resilient or open-minded; whoever you are, this programme is a chance for you to start your journey early and develop your legal expertise. You can earn your qualifications without the burden of tuition fees – and open the door to people from all academic and social backgrounds.

A Strong Candidate Possesses

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the developing skills within financial services
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving
• Collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global working environment
  
  

Program Eligibility

• Three A levels (minimum A, B, B) or equivalent (predicted or achieved)
• Must not currently hold a related degree that is connected to the program criteria
• Must have lived in England for the previous three years
• Should not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future, in the region where they apply
  
  

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
  
  

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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