Junior Lawyer - Funds

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing European platform seeks a Junior lawyer or experienced paralegal for a diverse legal and compliance role. You'll engage with funds, manage compliance frameworks, and collaborate across teams. This opportunity offers hands-on experience and growth within a high-performing legal team focused on UCITS ETFs.

Benefits

Hands-on experience across legal and compliance

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Growth in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in legal, compliance, or capital markets focus needed.
• Interested in UCITS/ETFs or developing expertise in this area.
• Ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support group’s Irish-based MiFID and fund management companies.
• Work on commercial and regulatory matters, maintain compliance frameworks.
• Review marketing and service agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Experience as junior lawyer or paralegal

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