Banking & Finance Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Paralegal to enhance their team in Leeds. This role requires a skilled professional with a solid background in banking law to assist on complex transactions. The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of experience, a precise eye for detail, and excellent communication skills, supporting senior solicitors in various legal tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance.
• Strong understanding of English banking law.
• Experience with loan transactions and legal document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide matter support and manage Practice Evolve filings.
• Assist in drafting legal documents like loan agreements.
• Conduct legal research and manage client files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Legal research

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

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Banking & Finance Paralegal, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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: Leeds

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

• Provide general matter support and manage Practice Evolve filings to support the team with administrative tasks.
• 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 accurately filed.
• Assist with transactional closing processes from initial filing to completion.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Paralegal within a banking and finance legal environment, ideally within a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law, including LMA (Loan Market Association) standards.
• Demonstrable 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.