Banking & Finance Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the law sector is seeking a highly skilled Banking & Finance Paralegal to join its dynamic legal team in High Wycombe. This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals with experience in banking and finance law to engage in complex financial transactions, providing support to senior solicitors and ensuring high-quality legal documentation. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a solid legal background, making this an exciting step for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance law.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law.
• Experience with loan agreements and security documents.

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 the transactional closing process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Job Title: Banking & Finance Paralegal

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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 for banking transactions, including loans, corporate finance, and real estate finance.
• Manage and organize client files, ensuring documentation is current and properly filed.
• Assist with the transactional closing process from initial filing to completion.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance law, 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 multiple 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.