Asset Management (Funds) Paralegal - 12 month FTC
We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal with Funds experience to join our growing Asset Management department on a 12 month fixed term contract, based in our London office. The ideal candidate will have previous corporate experience within a City law firm.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Processing amendments to fund agreements/contracts;
- Drafting fund related documents under supervision;
- Reviewing subscription agreements for fund investments;
- Preparing closing bibles;
- Assisting with the calculation of investment amounts in Excel;
- Liaising with Attorneys and Paralegals in the New York Asset Management Group;
- Liaising with foreign counsel;
- Liaising with clients directly;
- Managing the daily flow of files and documents from clients;
- Requesting and reviewing searches for legal opinions;
- Responding quickly and accurately to requests from clients;
- Researching law sources; and
- Company and market research.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Three A-levels at grades “AAB” or above, or equivalent;
- University degree at grade 2:1 or above, or equivalent; and
- Graduate Diploma in Law (or other relevant English law qualification/experience), if original degree is not in a legal discipline.
Skills and abilities:
- Previous Paralegal experience within funds is preferred.
- Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, PDF-handling software, email and use of online resources, as well as a willingness to learn and become proficient using unfamiliar software applications;
- Willingness to do overtime at short notice and to work at weekends;
- Enthusiasm for tackling new and unfamiliar tasks or areas of law;
- Ability to work well without close supervision;
- Strong mathematical skills due to regular work with numbers in Excel;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers;
- Willingness to tackle administrative tasks (e.g. printing, maintaining case files, etc.) as well as more complex legal work;
- Ability to identify problems, gather information, develop and assess alternative courses of action and propose solutions to supervising Attorneys;
- Logical and analytical approach to problem solving;
- Ability to use initiative and also to know when to ask for guidance;
- Remains calm under pressure;
- Produces thorough but clear and concise written work;
- Perceptive, with an enthusiasm for understanding the wider context for work and identifying new issues and opportunities
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Asset Management (Funds) Paralegal - 12 month FTC employer: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Join a dynamic Corporate Finance team in London, where we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a focus on professional development, we offer tailored growth opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile financial transactions with leading institutions, ensuring your career is both meaningful and rewarding.
Contact Details:
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Recruitment Team
