Trainee Lawyer (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

HSBC; Długołęka; On-site; PLN 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

HSBC University training

Flexible working options

Private medical care

Life insurance

Home office set-up reimbursement (up 

Cafeteria platform

Employee assistance program

Additional pension contributions (PPK

CSR initiatives

International opportunities

Job summary

HSBC Poland invites applications for a 12-month Trainee Lawyer fixed-term contract based in Warsaw. You will gain hands-on exposure to banking contracts, corporate governance, procurement, HR matters, GDPR/data protection and regulatory topics, working closely with experienced Legal colleagues.

Ideal candidates are law students or graduates with strong analytical and writing skills, who can research, summarise findings clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to turn legal requirements

Qualifications

• Law student or law graduate with interest in business environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent in Polish and English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and day-to-day support in designated areas for HSBC Poland.
• Support wider Legal team advising Global Functions and the GSC.
• Identify legal risks connected with the Bank’s activities.
• Prepare initial drafts of procurement/contracting documents using approved templates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Law degree in progress or completed

Job description

The opportunity: Trainee Lawyer (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Being part of HSBC in Poland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

This role can be based in Warsaw.

Join the Legal and Regulatory Line at HSBC Poland and build hands‑on legal skills in a truly international financial services environment. This internship role offers exposure to banking contracts, corporate governance matters, procurement contracts, HR‑related matters, GDPR/data protection, and regulatory topics—working closely with (and supported by) experienced Legal colleagues.

Are you a law student or law graduate? Do you have a strong interest in legal research and clear, business‑friendly writing? Do you enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and turning legal requirements into practical solutions?

What you will do

You will provide legal guidance and day‑to‑day support in designated areas (following initial consultation with a team member), support the wider Legal team in advising Global Functions and the Global Service Centre (GSC), and help identify legal risks connected with the Bank’s activities.

In this role you will:

• Support preparation of corporate documentation and corporate governance materials for HSBC entities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal requirements.
• Assist Operations teams (under senior Legal supervision) with queries related to clients’ corporate structure matters, including letters of authority, board/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and related corporate authorisations.
• Conduct legal research (doctrine and case law) and produce clear, structured summaries highlighting key considerations for senior Legal review.
• Prepare initial drafts of procurement/contracting documentation using approved templates and guidance, incorporating feedback from senior team members.
• Perform initial analysis of HR‑related queries by identifying key issues, gathering background information, and preparing a preliminary view for senior Legal review.
• Support knowledge materials and stakeholder enablement by creating/updating FAQs, drafting legal alerts, and helping track relevant legislative and regulatory developments (local and EU).

You should apply if you have:

• A law degree in progress or completed (or equivalent legal studies) and a genuine interest in working in a business environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to research, synthesise information, and see the “bigger picture”.
• Good organisation skills, independence, and a proactive approach to managing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write succinctly and work collaboratively.
• Problem‑solving mindset and an ability to propose practical, commercially minded solutions.
• Basic familiarity with (or strong motivation to learn) corporate/company law, contracts, HR‑related legal topics, and GDPR/data protection.
• Fluent knowledge of Polish and English (both written and verbal).

What you’ll get in return

The pay range for this role is 6 800 PLN – 8 500 PLN (monthly, gross)

Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits:

• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world‑class training through HSBC University
• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together
• Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include, additional bonuses for recognition awards, Multisport card, private medical care, life insurance .one-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN), Cafeteria platform, Employee assistance program, additional contributions to PPK scheme, corporate parties & events, CSR initiatives, Financial support with trainings and education.
• Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include Flexible working hours and family friendly leaves
• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers