Paralegal (City of London)

Funds Paralegal – Top-Tier International Law Firm (London)

An elite international law firm is seeking a Funds Paralegal to join its highly regarded team in London. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex, cross-border investment fund matters while working closely with high-profile clients in the financial services sector.

This role will be offered as an initial 12 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and process amendments to fund agreements and related legal documents
• Review and manage subscription agreements and investor data
• Maintain trackers and checklists to monitor investor activity and deadlines
• Prepare closing sets and assist in legal opinion processes
• Handle daily client correspondence and document flow
• Perform legal research and market/company analysis
• Work with Excel to calculate investment amounts and manage numerical data
• Proofread and quality-check legal documentation

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of funds experience within a law firm
• Degree-qualified (2:1 or above or equivalent); GDL required if degree is non-legal
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a proactive mindset
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to handle high email volumes and multitask effectively
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support on both administrative and complex tasks