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About the Role

We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract in our London office to support our growing Asset Management department.

Responsibilities

• Process amendments to fund agreements/contracts.
• Draft fund-related documents under supervision.
• Review subscription agreements for fund investments.
• Prepare closing bibles.
• Assist with the calculation of investment amounts in Excel.
• Liaise with Attorneys and Paralegals in the New York Asset Management Group.
• Liaise with foreign counsel.
• Liaise directly with clients.
• Manage the daily flow of files and documents from clients.
• Proofread documents.
• Request and review searches for legal opinions.
• Respond quickly and accurately to client requests.
• Research law sources.
• Conduct company and market research.

Requirements

• Previous corporate experience within a City law firm is preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime at short notice and on weekends.
• Ability to work well without close supervision.
• Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers.
• Willingness to tackle administrative tasks as well as more complex legal work.
• Ability to identify problems, gather information, develop and assess alternative courses of action, and propose solutions to supervising Attorneys.
• Ability to use initiative and know when to ask for guidance.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Professional in both appearance and conduct.

Skills

• Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, PDF-handling software, and email.
• Proficiency in using online resources.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar software applications.
• Enthusiasm for tackling new and unfamiliar tasks or areas of law.
• Strong mathematical skills due to regular work with numbers in Excel.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Produces thorough, clear, and concise written work.
• Perceptive, with an enthusiasm for understanding the wider context for work and identifying new issues and opportunities.

Location

• London

Work Type

• 12 month fixed term contract
• Onsite

Education Level

• Three A-levels at grades “AAB” or above, or equivalent.
• University degree at grade 2:1 or above, or equivalent.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (or other relevant English law qualification/experience), if original degree is not in a legal discipline.