Legal Contract Consultant (Alternatives) - 12m FTC (London)

Join PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income, as we seek a motivated Junior Lawyer or experienced Paralegal to support our Alternative Business’ Legal Department. In this role you will review and draft key early‑stage transaction documents, assist with MNPI handling, and collaborate closely with portfolio managers and external counsel.

Overview

The position offers a valuable opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the transaction process and the legal frameworks guiding the PIMCO group, with a particular focus on the Alternatives (Alts) business. You will collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers across the Alts business, gaining a broad perspective on legal considerations and contributing to the success of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Document Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of documents, including short‑fuse NDAs, consultancy agreements, engagement letters, and release/hold harmless letters, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Outsourcer Oversight: Oversee and advise on the outsourced NDA review function to external providers, ensuring continued effective service.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the implementation of PIMCO’s internal regulatory procedures related to the handling of MNPI, in line with information barriers, and assist the portfolio management team in adhering to these procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the outsourced NDA team, Alts transaction legal team, and external counsel to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
• Document Execution: Facilitate the execution of documents by securing necessary internal approvals and maintaining proper records.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records and databases of executed documents and MNPI assessments.
• Legal and Compliance Contract Support: Assist with various legal and compliance tasks, including maintaining logs, lists, and trackers of contracts.
• Template Management: Update and maintain templates for NDAs and engagement letters, as well as internal guidelines, to ensure consistency and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, GDL, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a top‑tier law firm or in‑house legal role, preferably with exposure to the financial services sector.
• An interest in the financial services industry and a desire to deepen understanding of legal operations within this sector.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks, demonstrating problem‑solving skills and initiative.
• Professionalism and confidence when interacting with all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.