Fund Formation & Sponsor Paralegal (12-Month FTC)

Macfarlanes LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Macfarlanes LLP seeks a Paralegal for the Fund Formation and Sponsor Solutions group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting a leading European asset management client with a broad range of corporate and governance tasks, including document execution, structuring setups, and real-time data management.

You will work closely with senior lawyers, gain exposure to cross-border transactions, and participate in training programs designed to develop legal and commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in law or related field.
• Desirable LPC or SQE qualification.
• Experience as a paralegal in corporate or private capital teams is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage signing processes and stakeholder relationships with internal and external parties.
• Review corporate details and signature blocks in documents for execution.
• Assist with setting up fund and corporate structures and maintaining records.
• Upload information to online data sites and keep them up to date in real time.
• Carry out corporate filings for various entities across jurisdictions.
• Support governance-related workstreams and tasks as required.
• Assist with audit queries and sourcing agreements, minutes, resolutions, etc.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent/initiative

Education

Law degree

LPC/SQE

Job description

Macfarlanes LLP seeks a Paralegal for the Fund Formation and Sponsor Solutions group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting a leading European asset management client with a broad range of corporate and governance tasks, including document execution, structuring setups, and real-time data management.

You will work closely with senior lawyers, gain exposure to cross-border transactions, and participate in training programs designed to develop legal and commercial skills.