Junior Lawyer - Funds

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Junior Lawyer for a dynamic role in Sheffield. You will support legal and compliance functions for a fast-growing European ETF platform, involving fund launches and regulatory matters. This opportunity offers hands-on experience and the chance to work closely with senior leadership in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

High-performing legal team

Direct work with senior leadership

Hands-on legal and compliance experience

Contribution to growth of a leading ETF platform

Qualifications

• Junior lawyer or experienced paralegal with extensive experience.
• Background in asset or fund management (legal, compliance, capital markets focus).
• Experience with Irish UCITS/ETFs or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the group’s Irish-based MiFID and fund management companies.
• Work on commercial and regulatory matters, and support fund launches.
• Maintain compliance frameworks and review marketing agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Client:

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About the company

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