Derivatives Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking a Paralegal to support a leading Derivatives & Trading team in London. You will coordinate hedge fund launches, manage post-launch matters, and liaise with hedge fund managers, brokers and financial institutions.

You will work closely with partners on active mandates, monitor negotiations, and ensure deadlines are met, gaining exposure to sophisticated regulatory and cross-border transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience in a law firm or financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the launch of new hedge funds and related workstreams.
• Manage ongoing legal, transactional and regulatory matters post-launch.
• Work closely with partners and associates on active client mandates.
• Monitor progress of multiple negotiations and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Liaise directly with hedge fund managers, brokers and financial institutions.
• Assist with the negotiation of trading and financing documentation.
• Support document execution and transaction management processes.
• Conduct legal and market practice research where required.
• Help implement regulatory-driven changes across existing arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and track key deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the wider team on derivatives, trading and financing matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Derivatives knowledge

Client interaction

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded Derivatives & Trading team at a leading UK law firm in London. Supporting complex fund launches, trading arrangements and financing transactions, this role offers significant client contact and exposure to sophisticated cross-border matters.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious UK law firm with a strong reputation across finance, private capital, corporate and disputes. The firm's Derivatives & Trading team advises hedge funds, asset managers, financial institutions, family offices and corporate clients on a broad range of complex trading, financing and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Description

• Coordinate the launch of new hedge funds and related workstreams.
• Manage ongoing legal, transactional and regulatory matters post-launch.
• Work closely with partners and associates on active client mandates.
• Monitor progress of multiple negotiations and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Liaise directly with hedge fund managers, brokers and financial institutions.
• Assist with the negotiation of trading and financing documentation.
• Support document execution and transaction management processes.
• Conduct legal and market practice research where required.
• Help implement regulatory-driven changes across existing arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and track key deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the wider team on derivatives, trading and financing matters.

Profile

• Strong academic credentials.
• Previous paralegal experience within a law firm or financial institution.
• Exposure to derivatives, trading, finance or related transactional work is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and demanding deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicating with clients and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in financial markets.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded finance practice.
• Exposure to complex and high-value international matters.
• Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Work alongside leading lawyers in the derivatives and trading space.
• Broad exposure to hedge funds, asset managers and financial institutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• London-based role with hybrid working arrangements.