Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Funds)

Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

Role overview We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Support Lawyer to join our Funds practice.

This role will provide comprehensive support across a broad range of fund formation, fund raising and investment management matters, working closely with partners, associates, clients and external stakeholders to ensure matters progress efficiently and to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with the ability to influence, coordinate and build strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups, helping to drive complex funds matters forward and ensuring key deliverables are met.

Given the global nature of the practice and the need to support US-based teams and clients, this role may require regular working hours aligned to the New York market, typically 2:00pm to 10:00pm UK time.

Key responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of fund formation, fund closing and investment management matters, acting as a central point of contact between clients, lawyers, counterparties, investors, external advisers and other stakeholders.
• Proactively manage matter workstreams, monitor progress against key milestones and coordinate stakeholders to ensure deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and internal teams, facilitating collaboration and helping to resolve issues that may impact timelines.
• Prepare, review and manage funds-related documentation, including subscription documents, investor materials, closing documentation and ancillary fund documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate and support due diligence processes, organise findings and assist with the preparation of reports, summaries and client deliverables.
• Track closing deliverables, investor documentation requirements and post-closing actions, ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and completed on time.
• Provide clear and timely updates to stakeholders regarding matter status, risks, dependencies and next steps.
• Assist with know-how, precedent management and other practice support initiatives as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency and service delivery.
• Candidate requirements
• At least two years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, supporting funds, private equity, asset management or other transactional legal matters.
• Strong understanding of fund formation, investment funds structures, legal documentation and matter management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage, challenge and drive outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of complex tasks from initiation through to completion.
• Flexibility to work New York-aligned hours when required, typically 2:00pm to 10:00pm UK time.

Third-party provider Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for the provision of contractor and temporary staff.

Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider.

You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.

It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.

As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose.

At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.

Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time.

That’s what makes us who we are.

You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.

With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future.

This is Linklaters.

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.

Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities.

We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us.

We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process.

Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job.

Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience.

Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

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