2026 Legal Apprenticeship Programme

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3 Paralegal Department:Legal Department Investment team Salary:27000 pa plus benefits Start date:7^th September 2026

Location:City of London London

Programme Overview:

Schroders two-year apprenticeship programme give school and college leavers a hands-on introduction to investment management and the opportunity to develop key skills gain professional qualifications and build an industry network. We have a wide range of opportunities across our business.

Investment20/20

You will join as an apprentice as part of theInvestment20/20 programme.You will have opportunities to meet and network with apprentices across the industry as well as participate in technical skills training socials and insight events.

The Team

On this programme youll be part of the Investment transactions team within our Legal department. The team is made up of lawyers and paralegals.

An enthusiastic proactive apprentice who is interested in gainingexperience in a broad challenging and rewarding full-service role. The successful candidate will have excellent technical skills a can-do mentality and commercial approach be inquisitive and able to develop creative legal solutions.

They will learn to assess business and legal risk to prioritise workload demands. They will need strong interpersonal and communication skills to build constructive working relationships with various internal stakeholders and external advisers

What youll do

Working on iManage database system (internal documentation storage system)
Upload input and check trading agreements on iManage
Supporting Schroders legal team; keeping track of the work done.
Assisting with locating documentation in iManage for other teams.
Monitoring the investment transactions teams in box and responding to queries.
Preparing sign off sheets and arranging for documents to be signed.
Liaising clearly and openly with line manager and with all departments/areas using derivatives.
Able to develop and demonstrate strong working relationships with other members of the business across the firm including (but not limited to) fund managers client directors compliance operations credit / risk and product control; and with counterparty lawyers credit operational and front office staff.

Who were looking for

Are living in England and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior to the apprenticeship start date
Will be aged 18 or over by 7 September 2026
Are a recent school or college leaver (A-levels BTECs or equivalent) or are unsure whether university is the right path for you
Are not enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship or further education programme when you start with us
Are ambitious and enthusiastic eager to learn about the industry
Flexible with a keen eye for detail and good IT skills.
Natural flair for developing relationships and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications required:

A-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects no minimum UCAS points required.
Level 2 in both English and Maths (GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent) for those undertaking a level 3 or higher apprenticeship.

Skills that will help:

Flexible approach and willingness to engage in various tasks and projects.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Numerate with a problem-solving mindset.
Good level of English and drafting skills and written communication.
Good communication skills.
Delivering results within expected timeframe
Develops effective relationships with internal clients and gains their trust and respect Demonstrates a passion for excellence and exceeding client expectation
Ability to work under pressure
Technical Requirements:
Computer skills Word basic Excel

Ultimately we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.

Recruitment process

1. Online application form and CV

2. Online assessments

3. Online video interview

4. Assessment centre

For more information about the Recruitment process and our programmes please visitApprenticeship enquiries

Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.

Please only apply for one school leaver role.

We encourage candidates to carefully review the available school leaver opportunities and select the one that best matches their interests and skills before submitting an application. Applying to multiple programmes may delay the recruitment process and could result in your applications being withdrawn. If you are unsure which role is the best fit we recommend reading each job description thoroughly and reaching out if you have any questions before applying.

Were looking for the best whoever they are

Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level to ensure that our actions match our words and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. Youre welcome here whatever your socio-economic background race sex gender identity sexual orientation religious belief age or disability.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the online test or video interview includingadditionaltime please contact. Please note that a maximum of 25% extra time can be provided for the online test ifappropriate.

Technical Issues

If you experience any technical issues please emailand provide details of your query.

Extension to Deadline

Please endeavour to complete the video interview within the 7-day window. Extensions are discretionary and may not always be possible due to recruitment timelines.

DescriptionApprenticeship Standard:Level 3 Paralegal Department:Legal Department Investment team Salary:27000 pa plus benefits Start date:7th September 2026Location:City of London LondonProgramme Overview:Schroders two-year apprenticeship programme give school and college leavers a hands-on introdu...