Banking & Finance Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Banking & Finance Paralegal to join their team in Crawley. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in banking and finance law, and will be involved in diverse financial transactions and advisory work under the guidance of senior solicitors. This full-time, permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance law.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law, including LMA standards.
• Experience supporting complex bilateral and syndicated loan transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with administrative tasks and legal document preparation.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence for banking transactions.
• Manage client files and assist with transactional closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent

LPC/SQE or equivalent

Job description

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Banking & Finance Paralegal, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Banking & Finance Paralegal

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

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.
• Assist with Companies House Registrations.
• Help prepare and draft 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 for banking transactions, including loans, 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 closing.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance law, preferably within 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.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• LPC/SQE or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.