Junior Funds Lawyer

Confidential

London, Greater London Hybrid permanent

Posted: April 2, 2026

Job Description

About Waystone

Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Lawyer to join our legal team on a six‑month Fixed Term contract. This role is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor (or up to 1 year PQE) who is looking to gain experience within the financial services sector, particularly in the funds and asset‑management space.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, Fund Solutions, the Junior Funds Lawyer will be an integral part of the team’s success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements relating to fund services.

Support Head of Legal and Senior Lawyer on regulatory and corporate matters affecting the business and its clients.

Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, guidance notes and internal briefing materials.

Help manage document execution, filings, and internal approval processes.

Liaise with internal teams (compliance, operations, client services) to resolve day‑to‑day legal queries.

Contribute to ongoing project work, including process improvements and policy updates.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

Willingness to learn and develop expertise within financial services.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable collaborating with non‑legal colleagues.

Education:

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ–1 PQE).

What we offer

Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a highly regulated and fast‑moving sector.

Exposure to a broad range of legal matters under the guidance of experienced professionals.

A supportive and collegiate team environment ideal for early‑career development.

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