About Walkers
Financial institutions, capital markets participants, investment fund managers, global corporations and family offices all rely on us for the legal, corporate, compliance, formation and fiduciary services they need to succeed in today's markets. Sixty years of looking at the world through the same commercial lens as our clients means we deliver focused, clear, precise advice to get the deal done. Clients trust us to help them make good business decisions, create commercially sound products and strategies, resolve disputes and cement deals that are profitable.
From offices across geographies, we deliver business critical advice and services in the same time zones as our clients. Frequently acknowledged as the go-to firm for offshore legal advice, in a changing world we are a safe pair of hands in six globally important financial jurisdictions. Consistently ranked in the top-tier of the leading legal directories, our people and our approach to solving our clients' challenges and ambitions are tried and tested, but that doesn't mean we ever stand still. Markets change, regulations evolve, businesses adapt, and we keep on reinventing our services for the times we find ourselves in.
About The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Legal Analyst to join Walkers in Summer 2026. This opportunity is geared towards graduates and post-graduates who are completing their FE-1s and who are interested in taking on a contract as a legal analyst for 6-12 months.
This role will provide those who have an interest in financial services and in the law, an opportunity to immerse themselves in these areas and to work with Walkers for an extended period. The programme has been designed to support you in your journey to becoming a future trainee, associate and partner.
We know that financial services can be an alien concept to some and for the most part it isn't something that is covered by a University degree. But it is an extremely interesting and fast-paced area of law and we are offering people an opportunity to learn more about it. During the programme, you will work with lawyers who are experts in their field. You will be part of the team and will work alongside the partners in delivering first class legal advice to clients. Whether you are representing a client in buying or leasing an aircraft, advising a bank (we act for 85 of the top 100 banks in the world), or attending a board meeting for an investment fund, you will be involved at every stage of the process. In the world of finance, transactions move at speed and we deal with different time zones and other lawyers and clients across the globe. It isn't for everyone, but if it is for you, you won't learn your craft better anywhere else.
The role of legal analyst provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with our lawyers on a wide range of matters and clients. Once you take your seat, your role will involve a range of responsibilities. You will also be involved in assisting the lawyers in your group with drafting and review of legal and security documents, agreements, corporate authorisations, and various other transaction documents. Duties may include arranging for documents to be notarised and apostilled. Through your role, you will also be involved in assisting the lawyers in advising their clients and in liaising with directors as well as other service providers. Essentially the programme will see you develop your knowledge and skills (e.g. communication, project management, practice management, advanced writing and drafting, legal research and business development), enabling you to continue your career path and, possibly, take up a training contract at Walkers
The Person
We are seeking candidates who have an interest in learning more about financial services and ultimately pursuing a career as a solicitor. Candidates applying should consider their suitability for the role and whether they hold a number of the following minimum requirement competencies:
* A strong academic record;
* Commercial awareness;
* Flexibility and a willingness to learn;
* Ability to multi-task and work within strict deadlines;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* Excellent organisational, administrative prioritisation skills;
* A proactive and can-do approach; and
* Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Benefits
Core benefits
* 20 days annual leave
* Private healthcare
* Life cover and income protection
* Employee assistance programme
Training and development
* Structured learning and mentoring
* Opportunities for client secondments
* Exposure to international clients
Health and wellbeing
* Wellness programme with annual health screening
* Free flu vaccination
* VDU eye testing support
* Travel and financial wellbeing
* Tax saver travel schemes
* Bike to work scheme
* Bank at Work scheme
Culture and community
* Social events including trainee specific events
* CSR opportunities
* Active DEI Committee
Work environment and facilities
* Dress for your day
* Agile working options
* Central IFSC location
* Showers and secure bike storage
* Onsite dry cleaning
* Complimentary breakfast items, fruit and snacks