Funds Paralegal

London Interim View Job Description
An elite US law firm is looking to hire a Private Funds Paralegal to support its highly regarded London funds practice. The role offers hands-on involvement in fund formations, fundraisings and related transactions, with exposure to leading private equity sponsors and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
  • Join a leading private funds team at an elite US law firm
  • Clear route for high-performing paralegals to secure a training contract

About Our Client

Our client is an elite US law firm with a market-leading investment funds practice and an established presence in London. The team advises a broad range of private equity houses, asset managers and institutional investors on the establishment, fundraising and operation of private investment funds.

Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality work, the firm offers paralegals meaningful responsibility from the outset and the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates on complex domestic and cross-border matters. The team has a strong track record of investing in junior talent, including progression into training contracts for exceptional performers.

Job Description

  • Assist lawyers with the formation and operation of private investment funds
  • Draft, review and manage fund documentation, including subscription materials and ancillary documents
  • Support fundraising processes and investor onboarding matters
  • Coordinate fund closings, maintaining checklists and transaction documents
  • Manage document execution processes and closing deliverables
  • Assist with portfolio investments and related transactions
  • Conduct legal and regulatory research in relation to UK and European funds regulation
  • Support regulatory filings and compliance requirements
  • Liaise with clients, investors, service providers and external counsel
  • Maintain transaction bibles, data rooms and document management systems
  • Prepare reports, trackers and other internal documentation
  • Support lawyers with ongoing client matters and day-to-day project management
  • Assist with meeting preparation and wider team administration where required
  • Work closely with partners and associates across a variety of funds mandates



The Successful Applicant

  • Degree educated with strong academics
  • Previous paralegal experience within funds, asset management, corporate, finance or a similar transactional practice area is advantageous
  • Strong interest in private equity, investment funds and financial services
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong drafting and written communication abilities
  • Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks
  • Confident dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
  • Experience using document management systems is desirable
  • Ambitious individual seeking long-term career development within a leading law firm

What's on Offer

  • Market-leading private funds experience within an elite US law firm
  • Exposure to high-profile fund formations and fundraising matters
  • Close working relationship with respected partners and associates
  • Early responsibility and meaningful client exposure
  • Excellent training and mentoring
  • Opportunity to work on international matters with leading market participants
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • High level of visibility across the practice
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Strong brand name and excellent CV-enhancing experience
  • Modern central London office
  • Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a growing area of law
  • Long-term career prospects within the firm
  • Potential pathway to a training contract for outstanding performers
Contact
Lauren Darlow
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129042
Phone number
+442072692147

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Lauren Darlow
Consultant phone
+442072692147
Job reference
JN-102026-7129042