Credit Funds Paralegal

EJ Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EJ Legal Limited in London is seeking a Credit Funds Paralegal to join its dynamic Funds team. You will gain exposure to high-value matters while supporting senior lawyers on complex funds deals and initiatives in a market-leading environment.

The role offers strong professional development, team-focused collaboration, and progression opportunities, with an emphasis on accuracy, organisation and a proactive approach to deadlines and workload.

Qualifications

• 6+ months’ experience within Funds or a closely related practice area.
• Strong academics and excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willing to work overtime when required, including occasional weekends.
• Genuine interest in progressing within the funds space.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing board minutes and written resolutions
• Organising and maintaining internal and external trackers and deal bibles
• Reviewing and analysing investor application and subscription packs
• Conducting legal research and assisting with drafting ancillary documentation
• Supporting the team with fund launches and ongoing fund maintenance
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Time management

Overtime willingness

Job description

Credit Funds Paralegal

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Credit Funds Paralegal to join one of the fastest-growing US law firms in the City. This elite US firm is seeking a driven and detail-oriented paralegal to join its highly regarded Funds team in London. Working within a market-leading practice, you will gain exposure to high-value, complex matters and work closely with some of the most respected lawyers in the funds space. This is an intensive yet highly rewarding environment that actively supports professional development and long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing board minutes and written resolutions
• Organising and maintaining internal and external trackers and deal bibles
• Reviewing and analysing investor application and subscription packs
• Conducting legal research and assisting with drafting ancillary documentation
• Supporting the team with fund launches and ongoing fund maintenance
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders as required

About you

• Have 6+ months’ experience within Funds or a closely related practice area
• Demonstrate strong academics and excellent attention to detail
• Be highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Show a proactive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Be flexible and open to working overtime when required, including occasional weekends
• Have a genuine interest in progressing within the funds space

This is a truly fantastic role offering high-quality exposure and real scope for progression, including the opportunity to qualify via the SQE route in due course.

As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process, all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.