Financial Services Paralegal

City of London Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Financial Services Paralegal to join a prestigious Silver Circle firm, supporting a highly regarded regulatory and funds team. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value matters and the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers in a collaborative environment.
  • Join a leading Silver Circle firm with top-tier FS regulatory work
  • Broad exposure across funds, FCA matters, and cross-border projects

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious Silver Circle law firm with an outstanding reputation in financial services regulation and funds. The firm advises a sophisticated client base including fund managers, financial institutions, and global investors, and is known for its collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to complex regulatory matters.

Job Description

This role will sit within a highly regarded Financial Services and Products team, supporting partners and fee earners on a broad range of regulatory and funds matters.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with FCA regulatory applications, including authorisations and change in control
  • Supporting with FCA notifications and ongoing compliance requirements
  • Assisting with regulatory due diligence on corporate and banking transactions
  • Reviewing and updating key fund documentation
  • Coordinating advice from overseas counsel on cross-border matters
  • Liaising with clients and maintaining strong working relationships
  • Providing general support to fee earners on day-to-day matters
  • Assisting with ad hoc administrative and project-based tasks



This role offers broad exposure to high-quality, complex work in a dynamic and fast-paced team.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be academically strong, with a minimum 2:1 degree and solid foundational experience within financial services or a commercial law firm.

You will demonstrate:

  • At least 1 year of paralegal experience in a law firm or financial services environment
  • A strong interest in financial services regulation and funds
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach to work
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively



A meticulous mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work are essential.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work at a leading Silver Circle firm
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile financial services matters
  • Strong training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Excellent long-term career progression prospect
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