Finance Paralegal
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Finance Paralegal
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting a Finance Paralegal to join its Finance group. This is a full-time, on-site role based in London.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a pre-eminent law firm that serves a global client base in private capital, private wealth, M&A and disputes. Personal connection, an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of our firm. These values drive our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
What this means for you
Joining [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means being part of a collaborative, Partner-led team where you’ll develop and learn from experienced lawyers and business professionals. Our size means you’ll be given genuine responsibility early on and often be involved at the heart of client matters.
Practice overview
Our Finance practice consists of nine Partners, five Senior Counsels, 13 Senior Associates, 12 Associates, six Trainee Solicitors and three Paralegals. We focus on complex, cross-border finance transactions.
The role
Broadly, the role will involve working closely with the Finance fee earners in the following areas:
- Transactional assistance: preparation and collation of conditions precedent documentation, production of revised drafts, review of company searches, signing and closing arrangements, registration of security interests, preparation of post-completion documentation bibles.
- Other support: working with Knowledge Lawyer, assisting with billing procedures, running client on-boarding procedures, producing pitch documents and marketing materials.
The candidate
Ideally the candidate will have:
- Strong academic qualifications and ideally LPC or SQE
- Previous Paralegal experience within a Banking and Finance team
- A keen interest in banking and finance related matters
- Excellent written and oral communication, drafting and research skills
- An organised, meticulous and methodical approach
- Self-motivation and ability to work flexibly and independently
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with standard WP (Word 2010, MS Office), database and research software
Paralegal development
Our learning curriculum includes sessions specifically aimed at paralegals, covering essential legal and business skills.
Routes to qualification
Paralegals looking to qualify as associates are encouraged to apply for our Training Programme after six months. The firm also supports the SQE and QWE route.
Application screening
Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks.
Our commitment to inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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