London - Apprenticeship 2026 - Paralegal Officer L3
BNP PARIBAS
London (NW1 6AA)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
Posted on 10 February 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be based in the UK Legal CIB General Counsel Team. The UK CIB Legal team supports both Global Banking and Global Markets business teams so the legal work undertaken is extremely varied across multiple transaction teams. You will also be working with the General Counsel Office, Dispute Resolution and Regulatory teams.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with hybrid working conditions.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Working within this team will require you to perform complex and specialised tasks and become fluent in the Bank’s systems and processes. Such duties can include:
- Carrying out and assisting with various research tasks;
- Reviewing, drafting and producing legal documents and standard forms;
- Assisting with the inception, progress and completion of client files;
- Communicating (written and oral) with internal and external clients;
- Supporting governance meetings for which the team is responsible or contributes to (e.g. taking minutes, sharing action points, preparation of agendas);
- Assisting with preparing reporting submissions;
- Assisting with the production of “know how” for the team; and
- Contributing to initiatives and projects
Where you'll work
10 Harewood Avenue
London
NW1 6AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
Training schedule
- Level 3 Paralegal Officer qualification
- Training cohort: October 2026
- Training is virtual through the providers website, with on the job learning occurring in the office at 10 Harewood Avenue, London
- One day a week for training
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is a global provider of financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients. With more than 20.000 people in 57 countries across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia-Pacific and the Americas, we offer solutions tailored to all our clients across capital markets, financing, treasury and financial advisory. We are “the bank for a changing world” and recently won the award for being the world’s best bank for sustainable finance. To play our part in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy by 2030, we’ve place the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDG) at the heart of our business model. They impact the companies we do business with, the projects we finance and the people we invest in. We’re proud to be playing a leading role in guiding our clients towards responsible growth, and a lower-carbon economy, by co-creating financial solutions that align their business strategy with the SDG. We need more change agents – so join us today to help us with our mission! At BNP Paribas, we see value in diversity, equal opportunity and the quality of our lives together. That’s why the Group works daily with all its stakeholders to create an environment that is respectful of everyone, based on equality, and where fighting discrimination represents a primary goal.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, they will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role within the department.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014426.
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Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
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