Paralegal - Funds

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 12 August 2025
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Fund Structures Legal Research Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance Legal Drafting Investor Relations AIFMD AMIF

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

An experienced funds paralegal is sought by a reputable US law firm to join their legal team, supporting their growing credit funds practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated fund structures and investment transactions, with responsibilities including assisting with fund formation, regulatory compliance, legal research, and investor communications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the formation, structuring, and management of credit funds, including reviewing fund documentation and investor materials.
  • Supporting the legal team in regulatory and compliance matters related to fund operations.
  • Conducting legal research on fund structures, securities regulations, and other relevant laws.
  • Preparing and maintaining corporate governance documentation, including board resolutions and investor communications.
  • Assisting with fund closings, including managing subscription agreements and investor due diligence.
  • Coordinating with external counsel and service providers on fund-related matters.
  • Managing and maintaining legal documentation databases and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Requirements:

  • Very strong academics
  • 1 year + experience as a Funds paralegal
  • AMIF experience
  • A solid understanding of fund structures, investment management, and relevant regulations (e.g., AIFMD, FCA rules, or SEC regulations).
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
  • Strong legal drafting and research skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

# Paralegal - Funds - Leading US Law Firm

# Paralegal - Funds - Leading US Law Firm

Our client, an extremely reputable US law firm, are looking for an experienced funds paralegal to join their high-performing legal team, supporting their growing credit funds practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to sophisticated fund structures and investment transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the formation, structuring, and management of credit funds, including reviewing fund documentation and investor materials.
  • Supporting the legal team in regulatory and compliance matters related to fund operations.
  • Conducting legal research on fund structures, securities regulations, and other relevant laws.
  • Preparing and maintaining corporate governance documentation, including board resolutions and investor communications.
  • Assisting with fund closings, including managing subscription agreements and investor due diligence.
  • Coordinating with external counsel and service providers on fund-related matters.
  • Managing and maintaining legal documentation databases and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Requirements:

  • Very strong academics
  • 1 year + experience as a Funds paralegal
  • AMIF experience
  • A solid understanding of fund structures, investment management, and relevant regulations (e.g., AIFMD, FCA rules, or SEC regulations).
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
  • Strong legal drafting and research skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
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