Legal Trainee

Sterling Wells is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Trainee to join our legal department. This position offers aspiring legal professionals an exceptional opportunity to build practical expertise in corporate law, software compliance, contract management, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks across multiple international jurisdictions.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, tech, finance, HR, and operations—to ensure our business operations and software products remain compliant with relevant laws and regulations. You will gain direct exposure to UK-based fintech, accounting, and tax advisory operations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Performing legal research on local and international regulatory requirements, data protection rules, and software compliance standards.
• Assisting in drafting, proofreading, reviewing, and archiving contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.
• Monitoring legislative changes and industry trends that could impact company operations.
• Assisting with intellectual property filings, including trademark and copyright documentation.
• Drafting concise legal summaries, compliance reports, and internal presentations.
• Maintaining accurate documentation while upholding strict confidentiality of sensitive legal information.

We provide a collaborative, professional work environment focused on mentorship, professional development, and practical exposure to global corporate legal practices.