Funds Asset Management Paralegal – 12-Month FTC

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with Funds experience to join our Asset Management department on a 12-month fixed term contract, based in our London office.

The ideal candidate will have previous corporate experience within a City law firm. Key duties include processing amendments to fund agreements, drafting fund-related documents, reviewing subscription agreements, and handling closing bibles, with exposure to cross-border coordination (New York Asset Management Group) and

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience within funds is preferred.
• Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, PDF-handling software, email and online resources; willingness to learn unfamiliar software.

Responsibilities

• Processing amendments to fund agreements/contracts.
• Drafting fund related documents under supervision.
• Reviewing subscription agreements for fund investments.
• Preparing closing bibles.
• Assisting with the calculation of investment amounts in Excel.
• Liaising with Attorneys and Paralegals in the New York Asset Management Group.
• Liaising with foreign counsel and clients.
• Managing the daily flow of files and documents from clients.
• Requesting and reviewing searches for legal opinions.
• Responding to requests from clients; researching law sources; and company/market research.

Skills

Funds experience

Paralegal

Attention to detail

Excel basics

Education

A-levels (AAB) or equivalent

University degree 2:1 or above

Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with Funds experience to join our Asset Management department on a 12-month fixed term contract, based in our London office.

The ideal candidate will have previous corporate experience within a City law firm. Key duties include processing amendments to fund agreements, drafting fund-related documents, reviewing subscription agreements, and handling closing bibles, with exposure to cross-border coordination (New York Asset Management Group) and