BANKING PARALEGAL

Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 + bonus
Posted
23 Apr 2017
Closes
02 May 2017
Ref
TS/928987/TL
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Banking Paralegal / Legal Executive / In-house

BANKING PARALEGAL OR LEGAL EXECUTIVE - MANCHESTER

Banking Paralegal or Legal Executive – The in-house team of this leading financial services house is looking for an experienced commercially minded banking paralegal or legal executive to join their thriving in-house team to fulfil a crucial function within the business with excellent prospects for career progression. If you are looking for a change from private practice offering a real challenge within a dynamic in-house department, this is the role for you.

THE ROLE AT A GLANCE

  • Job title: Banking Paralegal or Legal Executive (in-house)
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 + bonus
  • Reports to: Senior Solicitor
  • Previous Experience: Candidates must have proven previous banking law experience with particular emphasis on transactional banking experience such as drafting legal banking documentation including facility agreements and ancillary documentation. Candidates should ideally have at least 12 months drafting experience from within a reputable law firm.

THE ROLE IN CONTEXT

This is a role for a paralegal of legal executive with experience gained from within a reputable banking team at a respected law firm. It is a legal role requiring sound knowledge of facility arrangements and related legal documentation.

Our client is a leading name in the banking sector with a strong presence in the Manchester market and beyond. They require an experienced banking paralegal or legal executive who is able to work autonomously and who will be progressed to a crucial position within the in-house team. Candidates must have proven drafting experience and be comfortable working in a commercial environment.

COMMERCIAL AS WELL AS LEGAL ELEMENT

What makes this role particularly exciting, besides the excellent prospects for career progression, is the opportunity to get involved with the company at a very commercial level. This is not simply a legal role, but will draw on your ability as a clear-thinking, practical adviser, performing a key function within the team. You will work with the other lawyers in the team, but also non-legal executives and Directors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a wide range of transactions across the North West and beyond. Our client wishes to attract the best candidate for the role and the successful applicant can expect a highly attractive salary and benefits package.