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Finance Paralegal

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An established City law firm is seeking a Finance Paralegal to support a market-leading Banking & Finance practice on complex domestic and international transactions. The role offers broad exposure to transactional work, legal project management, client onboarding and business development activities within a supportive and high-performing team.
  • Join a top-tier Finance team handling complex transactions.
  • Access structured training and mentoring programmes.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading London-based law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising on sophisticated finance, corporate and private capital matters. The firm acts for a diverse international client base and is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to professional development. The Finance team advises on a wide range of complex financing transactions across multiple industry sectors and jurisdictions.

Job Description

  • Assist fee earners on a variety of finance transactions and matters.
  • Prepare and collate conditions precedent documentation.
  • Draft ancillary corporate documents including board minutes and shareholder resolutions.
  • Produce revised drafts of finance documents based on agreed precedents.
  • Conduct and review company searches and prepare search review summaries.
  • Coordinate signing and completion processes for financing transactions.
  • Prepare completion checklists and transaction management documents.
  • Liaise with overseas lawyers and other transaction parties.
  • Assist with security registrations and related filings.
  • Compile and prepare post-completion document bundles and bibles.
  • Support client onboarding and compliance procedures.
  • Assist with billing processes and matter management.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives, pitches and marketing materials.
  • Provide general administrative and legal support across the Finance practice.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree educated with strong academic credentials.
  • LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal training preferred.
  • Previous paralegal experience within Banking & Finance or a similar transactional practice area.
  • Demonstrable interest in finance and lending transactions.
  • Strong drafting, research and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience coordinating transactions and legal documentation preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.
  • Commercial awareness and professional judgement.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • High-quality exposure to complex Banking & Finance transactions.
  • Exceptional learning and development opportunities.
  • Structured training and mentoring from experienced legal professionals.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Opportunity to work on international and cross-border matters.
  • Significant client exposure and responsibility from an early stage.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Potential routes to solicitor qualification and career progression.
  • Modern and professional working environment.
Contact
Lauren Darlow
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074128
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-072026-7074128