Funds Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly acclaimed US law firm is seeking an experienced Funds Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract due to departmental expansion. This role involves high-level tasks, including running AML KYC processes for major clients and extensive client interaction, offering a generous salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Generous pension

Healthcare

Flexible gym options

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of relevant Paralegal experience, ideally in Funds or similar areas.
• Experience with KYC and AML processes is highly advantageous.
• Ability to handle NQ / Trainee level work.

Responsibilities

• Run the AML KYC process for major clients.
• Involve in drafting and transaction tasks.
• Support the department with high-level work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Drafting

Professionalism

Job description

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Highly acclaimed US law firm is hiring an experienced Funds Paralegal to assist the team for an initial 12 month fixed-term contract due to the rapid expansion of the department.

• Generous salary to £50,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• Excellent benefits including 26 days holiday, generous pension, healthcare and flexible gym options

The Funds Paralegal role will be offering extremely high-level work from day one for the department, which will include running the AML KYC process for one of the team's largest clients!

Candidates will be required to have the skillset and experience of taking on NQ / Trainee level work – we also require candidates who are available to work quickly.

The firm would ideally want Paralegal candidates with Funds (or similar Company Commercial practice area) experience (12 months+) along with KYC / AML experience being highly advantageous - combined with applicants who possess the right attitude, aptitude and professionalism as there will be high client exposure paralegal as well as a lot of drafting and transaction involvement.

Offices are based in the City and standard hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm with lucrative overtime.