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Financial Services Paralegal

City of London Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for a motivated Paralegal to join a market-leading Financial Services & Products group, focusing primarily on regulated funds.This role offers high levels of responsibility, exposure to complex cross‑border work, and strong long‑term development opportunities.
  • Work with a leading regulated funds team.
  • Excellent training and clear qualification routes.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm recognised for its work in private capital, M&A, funds and regulatory matters. The firm is known for its supportive, collaborative culture, giving early responsibility to junior team members and offering exceptional training and long-term career progression. They work with a global client base and advise on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters, making this an exciting environment for someone looking to develop a career in financial services regulation and funds.

Job Description

The Paralegal will join the Financial Services & Products group, working primarily on regulated funds matters while supporting the wider team when required. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with all aspects of UK authorised funds, including establishment, changes, mergers, closures and ongoing operational queries.
  • Preparing FCA applications and notification forms.
  • Reviewing and processing amendments to fund documentation, including distribution agreements.
  • Drafting investor communications and circulars.
  • Liaising regularly with clients and the FCA.
  • Preparing ESG disclosures and supporting ESG-related advisory work.
  • Supporting fee-earners with day-to-day tasks across the practice.
  • Handling ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.



This is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure to complex regulatory and transactional work within a well-established team.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong academic background (A Levels and a minimum 2:1 degree).
  • At least 1 year's experience as a Paralegal within a law firm or asset manager, ideally with exposure to financial services or regulatory work.
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • A proactive approach, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a genuine interest in financial services regulation and funds work.
  • Strong written communication skills and a meticulous approach to producing high-quality work.



Candidates interested in qualification routes (Training Contract or SQE/QWE) will have access to structured development opportunities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Excellent training, mentoring and paralegal development programmes.
  • Clear routes to qualification, including support for SQE and consideration for internal NQ roles.
  • An inclusive and supportive working environment that values diversity and encourages career growth.
  • Opportunity to work on high-quality, cross-border regulatory and funds matters within a dynamic team
Contact
Lauren Darlow
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6982054
Phone number
+442072692147

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Darlow
Consultant phone
+442072692147
Job reference
JN-032026-6982054