In-House Paralegal

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is looking for a paralegal to provide support to its busy legal team. You will assist with a variety of tasks from preparing legal documents to coordinating immigration applications. The position is based in London, requiring excellent research and organisational skills, with a law degree essential. You will work four days a week in a supportive and international team environment that offers competitive remuneration and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent research skills to produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support on legal tasks ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, including client agreements.
• Assist in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Proactivity and adaptability

Education

Law degree (or equivalent)

LPC or SQE preferred

Job description

We're working with a leading investment firm to hire a paralegal who will provide essential support to a busy legal team handling a wide range of matters.

This role offers exposure to complex projects and day-to-day operations across multiple jurisdictions. You'll be based in the London office four days per week, working closely with lawyers and business teams.

What you'll do:

• Provide practical support on legal tasks and longer-term projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain and update the team's templates, precedents, and internal guidance materials.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, including fund-related materials, client agreements, and governance papers.
• Assist with reviewing and drafting commercial contracts such as NDAs, technology licences, and supplier agreements.
• Support company secretarial work, including board packs and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate immigration applications and renewals for employees, starting in the UK with potential global expansion.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent research skills and ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Law degree (or equivalent) essential; LPC or SQE preferred.
• Previous paralegal experience in commercial contracts, financial services, or professional services is helpful but not essential.

What's on offer:

• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment with exposure to high-quality legal work.
• Supportive team culture and career development opportunities.

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