Legal Apprenticeship Programme

Investment2020; City of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in the City of London is seeking apprentices for their Investment20/20 program. The role involves supporting the legal transactions team, engaging with various internal departments, and developing key professional skills. Ideal candidates will have A-levels or equivalent, be keen to learn about investment, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity for school leavers to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recent school or college leaver or unsure if university is right for you.
• Flexible with a keen eye for detail and good IT skills.
• Natural flair for developing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on iManage database system for documentation.
• Upload and check trading agreements on iManage.
• Assist with tracking legal team work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good IT skills including Word and basic Excel

Problem-solving mindset

Effective relationship building

Communication skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

Department: Legal Department – Investment team

Location: City of London, London

Schroders’ two-year apprenticeship programmes 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 the Investment20/20 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, you’ll 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 gaining experience 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 you’ll 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 we’re 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 including Word, basic Excel
• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

We're 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. You're 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, including additionaltime, please [e-mail]. Please note that a maximum of 25% extra time can be provided for the online test, if appropriate.

Technical Issues

If you experience any technical issues, please [e-mail] 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.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

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