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.
Client Details
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.
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
Profile
- 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
Job 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