Banking & Finance Paralegal

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Swindon is looking for a skilled Banking & Finance Paralegal to join their legal team. The successful candidate will support senior solicitors on complex financial transactions, assist in drafting legal documents, and conduct thorough legal research. This full-time, permanent position requires at least one year of relevant experience and a strong grasp of banking law, making it a great opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to develop their legal skills further.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year as a Paralegal in banking and finance.
• Strong understanding of English banking and finance law.
• Experience with bilateral and syndicated loan transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks and assist with legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and manage client files.
• Assist with transactional closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

LPC/SQE or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Banking & Finance Paralegal

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, 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.
• Assist with Companies House registrations.
• 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 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 properly filed.
• Assist with transactional closing processes from initial filing to completion.

Requirements

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