Funds Paralegal

Funds Paralegal – Leading US International Law Firm (London)

Minimum 3 years’ dedicated funds experience required

The Opportunity

A market-leading law firm is seeking an experienced Funds Paralegal to join its expanding London Investment Funds practice. This is a rare opportunity to support a strong team working across both primary and secondary fund formations, as well as broader regulatory and platform-level mandates for major global sponsors.

As a paralegal, you will have exposure to flagship clients, sophisticated fund structures, and complex cross-border workstreams. This role is suited to a highly capable, detail-driven individual with deep, hands-on experience in private funds.

Required Experience

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 3 years of dedicated investment funds paralegal experience, gained at a top-tier City law firm, or a well-established private equity firm or asset manager.
• Demonstrable experience supporting on: fund formations, secondary transactions, LP negotiations
• A strong understanding of private equity fund structures, fundraising processes, and investor onboarding documentation.

Candidates without direct funds experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and managing investor onboarding documentation.
• Supporting on fund closings, including signature management, subscription processes and document tracking.
• Assisting with fund formation documents and side letters.
• Assisting on complex transactions
• Managing data rooms, closing sets, fund updates and investor correspondence.
• Coordinating with internal teams across London and international offices.
• Liaising with clients, administrators and counterparties to drive transactions forward.

If your experience aligns, please apply or reach out to chloe.graham@ssq.com for more details.