Legal Assistant at Trade Nation | London, GBR | Rezi

Legal Assistant at Trade Nation

Legal Assistant

Trade Nation · London, GBR

5 days ago

Legal Assistant

Trade Nation · London, GBR

5 days ago
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About the Role

This is a hands-on role for a graduate with 1-2 years of experience, ideally in fintech or another regulated environment, who has worked in a legal, contract, or compliance role. The position offers broad exposure across contracts, regulatory support, and legal operations with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with drafting, review, and administration of commercial documents, including NDAs, supplier agreements, and employment-related documentation.
  • Maintain and update the contract management system for accurate recording, tracking, and accessibility of agreements.
  • Support the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, terminations, and deadline management.
  • Conduct legal and regulatory research across operating jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate document execution, arrange signatures, and maintain clean execution records.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information, assist with legal queries, and manage matters.
  • Help develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and internal procedures.
  • Support internal audits and regulatory reviews by collating and organizing documentation.

Requirements

  • A degree in law, business, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment, preferably in fintech, financial services, or another regulated setting.
  • Demonstrated experience with contracts, legal documentation, or a regulated compliance function.
  • A legally minded approach with a genuine interest in law, regulation, and the operation of regulated businesses.
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work efficiently and accurately under deadlines.
  • Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Solid IT skills, proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and capable of learning new systems quickly.
  • A proactive, professional attitude and the maturity to operate in a corporate environment.
  • A strong desire to learn and build a career in legal, regulatory, and compliance work.
  • Familiarity with a contract management system or other legal/compliance tools is desirable.
  • Understanding of financial services regulation (e.g., FCA) and practical operation of regulated businesses is desirable.

Skills

  • Contract drafting
  • Contract review
  • Contract administration
  • Contract management systems
  • Legal research
  • Regulatory research
  • Document execution
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Legal template development
  • Policy development
  • Internal procedure development
  • Audit support
  • Regulatory review support
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Prioritization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Graduate
  • 1-2 years experience

Education Level

  • Degree in law, business, or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits

  • Private healthcare
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness cover
  • Income Protection cover
  • Active Lifestyle allowance
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Bank holidays
  • Up to 3 weeks working from anywhere per year
  • Enhanced parental leave

About the Company

  • Trade Nation is a global CFD and spread betting broker that provides traders with clear market insights, transparent pricing, and a fair approach to trading.
  • Established in 2014, Trade Nation is a market-leading, low-cost broker with headquarters in London and offices globally.
  • The company's platform is available in 14 languages, serving traders worldwide.
  • Trade Nation is built on transparency and trust, focusing on helping customers trade more effectively by maintaining low costs, reducing complexity, and prioritizing traders through technology.