Paralegal

A Global Investment Manager are looking to hire an experienced paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis. 

Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced paralegal to join the team, working directly with the General Counsel supporting the group’s corporate structure, documentation, company secretarial matters and transaction execution activities.

This role will offer broad experience across several disciplines in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Transaction execution assistance, including assisting with deal organisation and peripheral documentation
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing of contracts used by the company, including confidentiality agreements, intercompany loans, shareholders agreements, transfer agreements
• Assisting in preparing draft board minutes, draft corporate resolutions, and board packs
• Fund and SPV set up
• Tracking and managing insurance policies, including renewals
• Intellectual property – assisting with trademark, licensing and distribution agreements
• Maintaining documentation and organising filing

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal / CILEX earned either in house or at a leading law firm. 
• Great interpersonal skills and the desire to roll up your sleeves
• Organised and able to plan
• Ability to work on own initiative but know when to seek help
• Willingness to learn and work across areas
• Experience in reviewing basic contracts and in deal execution