Do you want to develop a career in a business that is a passionate about sustainability and making a difference in the world? Then you are in the right place. At BNP Paribas, our ambition is to build a sustainable future for our clients and the people we work with … but we can’t do that without you!
Who we are
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is a global provider of sustainably tailored financial services and 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 placed 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.
Who will I be working with?
You will be based in the UK Legal CIB General Counsel Team but encouraged to work across various internal UK CIB Legal teams. The program you will undertake would be the CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Services (L3 Paralegal Apprenticeship).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. In addition to working in legal transaction teams you will also be working with the General Counsel Office, Dispute Resolution and Regulatory teams.
What will I be doing?
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.
Technical Skills and Qualifications required for the role
- Three A-levels or equivalent to 96 UCAS points (and GCSE Maths and English)
- Preferred candidates who are finishing A-levels in 2026 or attained within the past 12 months
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills
Conduct
Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct
Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues
Duration: 24 months
Location: London
Additional Information
- Apprentices need to have a continued right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
- You may only apply for one Apprenticeship role per academic year.
- Our apprenticeship roles are aimed at candidates who have not already completed a degree at a University.
Join us for one of our informative virtual calls where you will gain a greater understanding of the Bank and the roles available in this year’s programme. You will meet our recruiters who will share with you details about the recruitment process, CV and application tips, as well as having the opportunity to hear from some of our current Apprentices regarding their own journey on our programme.
Meet the Recruiter Virtual Call
- 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tuesday 10th February
- 4.30pm – 5.30pm Wednesday 18th February
If you would like to register for one of these calls, please click here. Teams link will be provided up to an hour before start time.
