Financial Services Paralegal

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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