Job Description
Funds Paralegal
Top-tier US law firm is recruiting a Funds Paralegal to join its market-leading Private Funds Group on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
* Salary to £55,000 + generous employee benefits, including free on-site gym, annual wellbeing allowance, and more!
* 12-month fixed-term contract
* 09:30-17:30 (Mon-Fri) and hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
* Chancery Lane / City Thameslink / Blackfriars
This role will provide excellent opportunities to gain significant experience working on sophisticated cross-border fund formations, investor representations, and regulatory matters for global private equity, venture capital, and real estate clients.
Key Responsibilities of the Funds Paralegal
* Assist fee earners with the full lifecycle of private fund formation, including drafting and reviewing ancillary fund documentation.
* Conduct legal research on UK and EU regulatory developments impacting private funds.
* Assist compliance and subscription agreements for fundraisings and processing amendments to key fund documents as required.
* Coordinate fund marketing registrations and other filings.
* Upload and maintain key fund documents and project management documents.
* Support the post-matter review process including the updating of project plans, working bibles, archiving know-how and facilitating learning for future similar matters.
* Update internal trackers and other client support documents.
Skills & Requirements of the Funds Paralegal:
* Previous Paralegal experience ideally within Corporate, Finance, or Funds.
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
* Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.