Legal Apprentice in Belfast

You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom and Citi wants to help you get there. Our apprenticeship programmes equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

Our Belfast Legal team are now hiring law degree apprentices. Through a degree apprenticeship in law you will gain valuable on-the-job work experience in our in-house Legal department 4 days per week and attend lectures/study at Ulster University 1 day per week. If you’re interested in a career in law but want to be able to work while you study for your degree, our Law Degree Apprenticeship programme may be perfect for you.

Our Belfast Legal department of approximately 200 employees has grown its own subject matter experts and product lawyers and now attracts experienced talent from across the UK and beyond. Legal careers at Citi offer a wealth of experience across a broad range of businesses while working on an innovative range of product structures and business initiatives. You’ll find a career with room to grow, with support from a talented group focused on collaboration.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. During the programme, you will complete a part-time Law degree LLB (Hons) as part of your degree apprenticeship over four years. You will have a buddy and a dedicated programme manager, access to first-class legal and business training from a well-established team, plus Citi’s online training portal and Global Legal Academy training sessions. Side-by-side job shadowing and coaching with your team will be combined with the opportunity to work with colleagues in one of the world’s largest investment banks. You will be exposed to the key skills needed to become a successful legal professional.

As an Apprentice your day will look something like this… Assignments change each year based on the business needs of the teams. Below are some examples:

• Drafting – prepare draft contracts using Citi’s templates and precedent wording. You will learn to accurately draft a clause within an agreement so that it reflects the commercial terms requested by the business while remaining legally binding and enforceable.
• Negotiation – shadow and later conduct your own negotiations of legal contracts. Review counterparty wording, escalate for approval or rejection as needed, and develop commercial awareness, customer service, and negotiation skills to finalise contract terms.
• Legal Research – support the team by undertaking legal research. Read and analyse information, break it down, and draft legal documents accurately.
• Process improvements – participate in efficiency improvements to automate or streamline tasks, freeing time for more engaging projects.

We want to hear from you if…

• You have GCSE in English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• You have A level grades ABB (or equivalent)
• You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard (provided subject requirements are met).

Successful applicants will be enrolled on to the Ulster University Law LLB (Hons) Part-time Undergraduate course in September 2026.

A hunger to learn and a passion for the business are vital. We are hiring professionals who have a global perspective and want to make an impact on the corporate level. You value diversity and so do we. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Demonstrate motivation for joining both the programme and Citi
• A passion for a career in Law
• Ability to multi-task with sharp problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator, able to build relationships and rapport easily
• Adaptable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and keen to learn

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. We put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits. We will provide resources to meet your needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and allow you to choose which benefits suit you and your life best.

Highlights of our core benefits include:

• Award-winning pension
• On-site health services
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your circumstances
• Paid parental leave
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role will be based in a Citi Office in Belfast, Northern Ireland. All offers made to potential degree apprentices are conditional on achieving the minimum qualification requirements and the Department for the Economy funding the off-the-job learning with the University/Training provider. Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.