Paralegal, Business Conduct Compliance

• Conduct due diligence activities in line with the Advisers Policy and wider business requirements
• Support the onboarding, monitoring and governance of advisers
• Draft, review and maintain adviser agreements and related compliance documentation
• Assist with contract reviews, negotiations and administration under the supervision of the legal team
• Maintain and update legal templates, policies, procedures, guidance and training materials
• Support compliance programmes including Fraud Prevention, Gifts & Hospitality and Conflicts of Interest
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential business impact
• Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory enquiries and information requests
• Work closely with legal colleagues and business stakeholders to support compliance objectives
• Provide administrative support to the Business Conduct Compliance team

• Law Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), CILEX qualification or equivalent legal qualification
• Experience in a legal, compliance or regulatory environment, or a recent law graduate looking to develop a career in-house
• Understanding of legal terminology, document management and compliance processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

The role sits within the Head Office Legal Business Conduct Compliance team, which supports the organisation's compliance and regulatory framework. The team works closely with colleagues across the business on adviser governance, due diligence and compliance processes, helping to ensure legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements are met. As part of a collaborative legal and compliance function, the team provides guidance, oversight and support across a range of compliance activities. This is an exciting opportunity offering career development working in a legal environment for a global organisation.

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. 

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th October 2026