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Funds Paralegal – Leading US International Law Firm (London)
Minimum 3 years’ dedicated funds experience required
The Opportunity
A market‑leading law firm is seeking an experienced Funds Paralegal to join its expanding London Investment Funds practice. This is a rare opportunity to support a strong team working across both primary and secondary fund formations, as well as broader regulatory and platform‑level mandates for major global sponsors.
As a paralegal, you will have exposure to flagship clients, sophisticated fund structures, and complex cross‑border workstreams. This role is suited to a highly capable, detail‑driven individual with deep, hands‑on experience in private funds.
Required Experience
* A minimum of 3 years of dedicated investment funds paralegal experience, gained at a top‑tier City law firm, or a well‑established private equity firm or asset manager.
* Demonstrable experience supporting fund formations, secondary transactions, LP negotiations.
* A strong understanding of private equity fund structures, fundraising processes, and investor onboarding documentation.
Candidates without direct funds experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and managing investor onboarding documentation.
* Supporting on fund closings, including signature management, subscription processes and document tracking.
* Assisting with fund formation documents and side letters.
* Assisting on complex transactions.
* Managing data rooms, closing sets, fund updates and investor correspondence.
* Coordinating with internal teams across London and international offices.
* Liaising with clients, administrators and counterparties to drive transactions forward.
If your experience aligns, please apply or reach out to chloe.graham@ssq.com for more details.
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