We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the Legal team within a regulated financial services environment.
This role is ideally suited to someone at an early stage in their legal career and offers valuable exposure to a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities will include supporting contract management processes, assisting with regulatory and administrative tasks, and coordinating with stakeholders across the business.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the efficient operation of legal processes, ensuring documentation is accurate, well-maintained, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Who We Are
Trade Nation is a global CFD and spread betting broker. We help traders make better decisions through clear market insights, transparent pricing and fairer approach to trading.
Since 2014, we've grown into a market-leading, low-cost broker with our headquarters in London and offices across Europe, South Africa, Asia-Pacific, and key offshore regions including the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Our platform is available in 14 languages, making it accessible to traders worldwide.
Built on transparency and trust, and driven by our people, our focus is simple: helping customers trade more effectively. We do that by keeping costs low, cutting unnecessary complexity and using technology to put traders first.
Your team
Our London office is our headquarters, located in the heart of East London and surrounded by plenty of great places to eat and explore. The office offers a modern working environment with spacious communal areas, a bike shed, and showers. We also have a rooftop terrace that the team makes the most of during the summer - whenever we're lucky enough for a bit of sun!
Our Commitments To Each Other
We have each other's backs — there when we need each other most.
We Challenge Each Other — be more creative, more curious, more bold.
We thrive together — taking our work to the next level.
We form strong bonds — through team building and social events.
We don't judge — instead, we teach and are open to learning.
We step up — taking ownership and supporting each other to do the same.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with the drafting, reviewing, and administration of a range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, supplier agreements, and employment-related documentation;
* Maintaining and updating the contract management system, ensuring agreements are accurately recorded, tracked, and easily accessible;
* Supporting the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations;
* Conducting legal and regulatory research across applicable financial services regulations and jurisdictions;
* Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather information and assist with legal queries;
* Coordinating the execution of legal documents, including arranging signatures and maintaining execution records;
* Assisting in developing and maintaining legal templates, policies, and internal procedures;
* Supporting internal audits and regulatory reviews by collating and organising relevant legal documentation
Requirements
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
* Good understanding of contract structures and legal terminology;
* Strong written and verbal communication skills;
* Previous experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role (ideally within financial services or a regulated environment);
* A degree in Law or a related discipline, or currently working towards a legal qualification;
* Experience supporting contract review and administration processes;
Benefits
* Competitive salary, and discretionary annual bonus;
* Private healthcare;
* Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection cover;
* Active Lifestyle allowance;
* Annual leave above minimum entitlement;
* Up to 3 weeks allowance to work in any location;
* Enhanced parental leave packages;
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