Banking & Finance Paralegal

LR Legal Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a skilled Banking & Finance Paralegal to join a dynamic team in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a solid understanding of banking law, working alongside senior solicitors on various financial transactions. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a reputable law environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience as a Paralegal in banking and finance law.
• Strong understanding of English banking law and LMA standards.
• Experience with complex loan transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with administrative tasks and filing.
• Assist in preparing and drafting legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence for banking transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Job Title: Banking & Finance Paralegal

Location: London

Salary: £40k - £45k

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 years’ 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