Funds Paralegal - Financial Services

Michael Page Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Paralegal to review and advise on contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations in a growing organization. This permanent position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities to tackle complex legal challenges within the funds sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Benefits package

Permanent position

Growth opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in financial services or funds sectors.
• Experience in commercial and compliance work.
• Familiarity with UK financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft commercial agreements and compliance policies.
• Conduct regulatory assessments and ensure compliance.
• Provide legal advice on financial services matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal documentation review

Collaboration

Job description

The Paralegal joining will play a crucial role in reviewing and advising on commercial contracts alongside adherence to regulations within the financial services industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional ready to jump into a fast-paced and growing organisation in the Funds space.

Client Details

Our client is a European-based Funds provider that delivers innovative ETFs globally. Since launching they have expanded to include a full-service platform with product development, compliance, capital markets, marketing, distribution, and sales across clean energy, blockchain, medical, technology, and ESG.

As a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, recognised for its specialised offerings and commitment to excellence, it provides opportunities to work on complex legal and compliance challenges.

Description

• Review and draft commercial agreements and policies.
• Conduct regulatory assessments and monitor compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on financial services-related matters.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks and policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and communicate updates internally.
• Assist in managing relationships with regulators and external legal counsel.
• Support risk management processes and internal audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all legal activities

Profile

The successful applicant:

• Paralegal experience within the financial services or funds sectors
• Experience in commercial and compliance work within the financial services sector
• Proficiency in reviewing and drafting legal documentation.
• Familiarity with UK financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits package
• Permanent position within the financial services industry, offering stability and growth opportunities
• Hybrid working in central London