Funds Paralegal

An elite US law firm is looking to hire a Private Funds Paralegal to support its highly regarded London funds practice. The role offers hands-on involvement in fund formations, fundraisings and related transactions, with exposure to leading private equity sponsors and genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is an elite US law firm with a market-leading investment funds practice and an established presence in London. The team advises a broad range of private equity houses, asset managers and institutional investors on the establishment, fundraising and operation of private investment funds.

Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality work, the firm offers paralegals meaningful responsibility from the outset and the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates on complex domestic and cross-border matters. The team has a strong track record of investing in junior talent, including progression into training contracts for exceptional performers.

Description

• Assist lawyers with the formation and operation of private investment funds
• Draft, review and manage fund documentation, including subscription materials and ancillary documents
• Support fundraising processes and investor onboarding matters
• Coordinate fund closings, maintaining checklists and transaction documents
• Manage document execution processes and closing deliverables
• Assist with portfolio investments and related transactions
• Conduct legal and regulatory research in relation to UK and European funds regulation
• Support regulatory filings and compliance requirements
• Liaise with clients, investors, service providers and external counsel
• Maintain transaction bibles, data rooms and document management systems
• Prepare reports, trackers and other internal documentation
• Support lawyers with ongoing client matters and day-to-day project management
• Assist with meeting preparation and wider team administration where required
• Work closely with partners and associates across a variety of funds mandates

Profile

• Degree educated with strong academics
• Previous paralegal experience within funds, asset management, corporate, finance or a similar transactional practice area is advantageous
• Strong interest in private equity, investment funds and financial services
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong drafting and written communication abilities
• Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks
• Confident dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience using document management systems is desirable
• Ambitious individual seeking long-term career development within a leading law firm

Job Offer

• Market-leading private funds experience within an elite US law firm
• Exposure to high-profile fund formations and fundraising matters
• Close working relationship with respected partners and associates
• Early responsibility and meaningful client exposure
• Excellent training and mentoring
• Opportunity to work on international matters with leading market participants
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• High level of visibility across the practice
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong brand name and excellent CV-enhancing experience
• Modern central London office
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a growing area of law
• Long-term career prospects within the firm
• Potential pathway to a training contract for outstanding performers