Junior Lawyer - Funds

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European asset management platform is seeking a junior lawyer or experienced paralegal for a vital legal and compliance role. You will work directly with senior leadership, supporting fund launches and maintaining compliance frameworks within a dynamic and high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a fast-evolving sector while gaining hands-on experience across various legal and compliance functions.

Benefits

High-performing legal team

Direct work with senior leadership

Hands-on experience across legal and compliance

Qualifications

• Junior lawyer or experienced paralegal with extensive experience.
• Background in asset or fund management.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fund launches and maintain compliance frameworks.
• Review marketing and service agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

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Our client is a fast-growing and innovative white-label platform supporting the launch and management of UCITS ETFs and exchange-traded products across Europe. With a strong presence in Ireland and over €1.7 billion in AUM across multiple ICAVs, they offer a full-service platform for global asset managers entering the European market.

About the role

This is a broad legal and compliance role supporting the group’s Irish-based MiFID and fund management companies. You’ll work on commercial and regulatory matters, support fund launches, maintain compliance frameworks, review marketing and service agreements, and collaborate with key stakeholders across legal, compliance, and front-office teams.

Candidate requirements

• Junior lawyer or experienced paralegal with extensive experience
• Background in asset or fund management (legal, compliance, or capital markets focus)
• Experience with Irish UCITS/ETFs or keen to develop expertise in this space
• Strong attention to detail, excellent drafting skills, and commercial mindset
• Able to take ownership of projects and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

What’s in it for you?

• Join a high-performing and entrepreneurial legal team
• Work directly with senior leadership and front-office teams
• Gain hands-on experience across legal, compliance, and product development
• Contribute to the growth of a leading European ETF platform