Finance Paralegal

EJ Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in London is seeking a Finance Paralegal to join their busy Finance department. The role involves supporting lawyers with transaction documents, managing legal processes, and conducting research. Successful candidates will have a Law degree or GDL, with some prior experience preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ prior experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support to lawyers and partners.
• Assist with transaction documents and legal research.
• Support due diligence processes and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Law degree or GDL

Job description

Finance Paralegal, London

We are working with a highly respected, full-service law firm with a market-leading Finance practice, known for its expertise in asset management, complex transactions, and cross-border matters. As part of their continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Paralegal to join their busy Finance department on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting high-profile legal work in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Paralegal within the Finance team, you’ll provide critical support to lawyers and partners across a wide range of transactional work. Key duties will include:
• Assisting with transaction documents, including drafting, organisation, and creation of transaction bibles
• Managing legal documents: proofreading, amending, printing, scanning, filing, and archiving
• Conducting legal and factual research using recognised legal research tools
• Supporting due diligence processes, including document review and drafting short reports or summaries
• Coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders to facilitate seamless project execution
• Providing direct support on client matters, including chargeable work and ad hoc administrative tasks

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have a Law degree or GDL and at least 3 months’ prior experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.

You must be confident working independently, while also contributing to team success. You should have:

• Strong attention to detail, especially when proofreading or managing complex documents
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters
• The ability to adapt to changing workloads and deadlines with flexibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

What’s in it for you

• Work on high-profile finance matters at the heart of the City’s legal market
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your contribution
• Gain hands-on experience supporting complex transactions and cross-border work
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits offering tailored to the legal sector

Application

If you're an ambitious paralegal looking to develop your experience in finance law, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV, and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the role in confidence.

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.