Banking & Finance Paralegal

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for a Banking & Finance Paralegal in Preston. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a banking/legal environment and a solid understanding of finance law. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support senior solicitors on various financial transactions and requires excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Paralegal in banking/finance.
• Understanding of English banking/finance law and LMA standards.
• Experience supporting complex bilateral/syndicated loan transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support senior solicitors on complex financial transactions.
• Draft and prepare legal documents related to banking.
• Conduct legal research to support banking transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Legal research

Communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

LPC/SQE or equivalent

Job description

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Banking & Finance Paralegal, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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: Preston, Lancashire

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

• General matter support and Practice Evolve (our Practice Management System) filing to support the team with administrative tasks.
• Companies House Registrations.
• Assisting 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.
• Write first drafts, proofread and amend legal agreements, advice notes, letters and other documents.
• Conducting legal research and due diligence to support various banking transactions, including loan agreements, corporate finance, and real estate finance.
• Managing and organizing client files, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accurately filed.
• Assisting with the transactional closing process from the initial filing to closing.

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 organisational 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.