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NBC Global Finance Limited (“NBCGF”) is currently offering a traineeship opportunity for the 2026/2027 training cycle. The successful applicant will join a dynamic Legal Team of four senior solicitors and will be given the opportunity to develop foundational in house legal skills within a regulated financial services environment.

The position will align with the Professional Practice Course (PPC) schedule (full time) and the 24 month in office training period and will provide support to key legal workstreams, including contract negotiation, advisory and legal governance, while meeting the Law Society of Ireland training requirements.

- Reports to: General Counsel (or delegated supervising solicitor).

- Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin.

- Contract: Fixed term traineeship aligned to Law Society of Ireland requirements.

What to Expect as part of a Traineeship with NBCGF?

The traineeship opportunity with NBCGF will offer trainees valuable exposure to financial services, specifically in the area of capital markets, and the trainee can expect exposure to a variety of workstreams, including:

- Contract negotiation of both trading and vendor agreements;

- Maintaining and contributing to legal precedents;

- Performance of legal research;

- Communicating effectively with a variety of internal stakeholders as required;

- Providing generalized support to the Legal Team through performance of ad-hoc duties across the activities of the entire company e.g. employment law, transactions matters, property issues etc; and

- Hands-on contribution to NBCGF’s wider strategic initiatives.

General knowledge, skills and experience required:

They are seeking applicants with:

- Exceptional academic performance in their Leaving Certificate or equivalent;

- 2:1 or higher in their undergraduate degree (any discipline welcome).

- All FE 1 examinations completed;

- Law firm placement experience (desirable but not essential);

- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail;

- Proficiency in use of Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word. More sophisticated technology skills are beneficial;

- Ability to demonstrate strong prioritization and time management skills as well as seeing tasks through to completion;

- Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team and proven skills in both interacting with key stakeholders as well as demonstrating ownership of tasks where required; and

- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Other desired skills and experience 

- Exposure to the principles of commercial contract negotiation; and

- Interest in financial markets/products.

Application process 

For more information or to apply for this position, please submit a CV to hradmin@nbcgf.ie.

The application process consists of three rounds; two competency-based interviews and a final presentation. Further information on NBCGF can be found on www.nbcgf.ie or by contacting hradmin@nbcgf.ie.

The Use of AI

NBCGF understand that AI can be a useful tool for application and interview preparation. While we encourage you to embrace such technology, it’s essential that your application and interview responses reflect your authentic self and are aligned with NBCGF’s values. Your personal contributions are what will ultimately set you apart.

About NBCGF

NBCGF is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (“NBC”). The main strategic purpose of NBCGF is to enable the NBC Group (“NBC Group,” meaning National Bank of Canada and all its subsidiaries) to grow and diversify its presence in Europe while allowing for a natural development of its existing business relationships and the establishment of new ones in the European markets. NBC has over 150 years of history and is currently the 6th largest Canadian bank. Through its branch and subsidiary network, NBC can service clients throughout North America and Europe.  NBC’s strategy is to further develop NBCGF as its hub for trading and financial services in Europe.

What NBCGF has to offer: 

Access to competitive working conditions, market salary, wide range of employee benefits, and a dynamic work environment Open, respectful workplace where all employees can achieve their full potential. NBCGF recognises that the culture of an organisation and the performance of its workforce are not mutually exclusive.

Since NBCGF inception in 2013, NBCGF has worked tirelessly to ensure their cultural framework aligns not only with the Code of Conduct and Ethics of their parent company, NBC, but with their own environmental and local values.

Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace is an important aspect of good people’s management- it’s about valuing everyone in the organisation as an individual. They at NBCGF have an effective diversity and inclusion approach concerning their employees. There are no silos in their teams and management strive to add value to their organisation, by contributing to employee well-being and engagement.

NBCGF takes pride in its diverse work force, employing and cultivating professionals from all over the globe. Working at NBCGF can take different forms and it is built around the relationship of trust between the employer and its employees.

NBCGF operates a hybrid working model where the employee’s time can be split between the office and a remote location on a schedule which may vary. The model considers customer expectations, organisational needs, and constraints, as well as the employees’ need for flexibility and the nature of the work they perform. What is important is having the right arrangements in place so that you can best perform your role.

They're putting people first. They're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. NBCGF mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. They want recruitment process to be fully accessible.

If you require accommodation, feel free to let NBCGF know during your first conversations with them. NBCGF welcome all candidates! What can you bring to their team? All data received from applicants is subject to GDPR and Data Protection requirements. Please see NBCGF website for NBCGF External Privacy Notice.

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