Job Description
What is the Opportunity?RBC's European Law Group are seeking an experienced Paralegal based in London to support RBC's European Wealth Management business (WME) with particular focus on investment management services provided by RBC Brewin Dolphin.As Paralegal you will provide specialised operational and administrative legal support to WME's investment businesses. You will play a critical role in managing regional office / branch escalations, supporting efficiency initiatives, and enabling our legal team to deliver high-quality services across the Wealth Management division.Should you be shortlisted, do please let us know if you have any specific requirements for the interview.This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in our London Bishopsgate office.What will you do?
1. Manage and coordinate branch escalations, liaising between business units and the legal team to ensure timely resolution of legal matters.
2. Support the delivery of specialised legal services relating to investment management, with the support of qualified legal professionals.
3. Support efficiency initiatives by streamlining legal processes, improving document management systems, and identifying opportunities to enhance Law Group productivity.
4. Prepare and maintain records of legal documentation, including client terms of business, investment management arrangements, dealing, custody, and wrapper agreements.
5. Interact effectively with business and functional stakeholders (e.g. Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Compliance, Group Risk, Finance etc.).
6. Support the management of external counsel relationships, coordinating communications and tracking deliverables.
7. Contribute to the enhancement and development of Law Group processes, ensuring consistency and robustness in centralising and memorialising advice.
What do you need to succeed?Must-have
8. Proven experience supporting legal professionals in a financial services environment.
9. Experience managing legal escalations and supporting operational resolution of legal matters.
10. Involvement in efficiency initiatives, process improvement, or operational optimisation projects.
11. Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
12. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
13. High level of commitment to providing exceptional service in a timely and efficient manner.
14. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks.
15. Willingness to adapt and deal with a range of issues as they arise.
Nice to Have
16. Experience with AI tools and technologies in the legal space, including using AI for efficiency and standardisation, contract analysis, or document automation solutions.
17. Knowledge of UK and European regulations impacting private wealth and investment management services.
18. Previous experience supporting a business providing investment management, wealth management, or custody services.
What is in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
19. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
20. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
21. Opportunities to work with the best in the field
22. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
23. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
24. A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency NoticeRBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.Job SkillsBusiness Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time ManagementAdditional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-06
Application Deadline:
2026-05-18Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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