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Client Terms Paralegal

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An international law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the management and administration of client engagement terms and documentation. The role sits within the General Counsel and Risk function and focuses on ensuring matter records are accurate, compliant and up to date across the firm's London office.
  • Join a leading international law firm with a strong global presence
  • Gain exposure to risk, compliance and client onboarding processes

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with offices across major financial and commercial centres worldwide. Known for advising on complex legal matters, the firm is committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest standards of risk management and compliance.

Job Description

  • Liaise with lawyers and business services teams to obtain engagement letters and client terms.
  • Monitor and chase outstanding documentation across active matters.
  • Review incoming correspondence and identify documents requiring filing.
  • Request updated client terms where existing documents have expired.
  • Check documents for completeness, accuracy and correct execution.
  • Review engagement letters for client details, fee arrangements and signatories.
  • Identify and escalate non-standard or bespoke client terms.
  • Flag unsigned or incomplete documentation to relevant stakeholders.
  • Upload and organise documents within the firm's document management system.
  • Maintain trackers and registers recording documentation status.
  • Apply appropriate document tagging and filing protocols.
  • Support periodic audits to ensure engagement documentation is compliant.
  • Respond to internal queries from legal and business support teams.
  • Liaise with finance teams to ensure matter opening requirements are satisfied.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree educated or equivalent.
  • LPC or SQE qualification desirable but not essential.
  • Previous paralegal experience preferred.
  • Experience within a City law firm is advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Comfortable managing large volumes of documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Able to prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience maintaining trackers and databases.
  • Professional and proactive approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent, full-time position based in London.
  • Opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm.
  • Exposure to the firm's General Counsel and Risk function.
  • Collaborative and professional working environment.
  • Valuable experience in legal risk and compliance processes.
  • Excellent platform for building legal operations experience.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work closely with lawyers and business services teams.
  • Structured and supportive team environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
Contact
Lauren Darlow
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111140
Phone number
+442072692147

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Darlow
Consultant phone
+442072692147
Job reference
JN-092026-7111140