Banking & Finance Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Banking & Finance Paralegal to support senior solicitors in complex financial transactions. The role involves drafting legal documents and conducting research in a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for motivated individuals with a strong understanding of banking law. Applicants should have a law degree and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents for banking transactions.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Manage and organize client files and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

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Banking & Finance Paralegal, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Banking & Finance Paralegal

Location: Bolton

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Banking & Finance Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a solid background in banking and finance law to work alongside senior solicitors on a wide range of complex financial transactions and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team with administrative tasks, including general matter support and Practice Evolve filing.
• Handle Companies House Registrations.
• Assist with the preparation and drafting of legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other transactional documents.
• Support lawyers on key projects and tasks.
• Draft, proofread, and amend legal agreements, advice notes, letters, and other documents.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence to support banking transactions, including loan agreements, corporate finance, and real estate finance.
• Manage and organize client files, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and properly filed.
• Assist with transactional closing processes from initial filing to completion.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal within a banking and finance legal environment, preferably in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law, including LMA standards.
• Experience supporting complex bilateral and syndicated loan transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• LPC/SQE or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.