Investment Funds Legal Support Specialist

LAW Absolute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Funds Legal Support Specialist. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Funds partners and associates to manage time recording, billing, and task management. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Funds formation, excellent communication skills, and a paralegal or legal administrative background. Join a globally reputable firm known for its supportive culture and exceptional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Funds formation is essential.
• Paralegal or legal administrative/project background required.
• Ability to liaise with various stakeholders including partners and legal project managers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Funds partners and associates.
• Manage time recording, billing information, task management, and budgeting.
• Ensure smooth communication among internal teams.

Skills

Funds formation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Paralegal background

Legal administrative experience

Job description

Investment Funds Legal Support Specialist

This elite US law firm has created a new and exciting opportunity for a Funds Legal Support Specialist to work in the firm’s Investment Funds practice. The successful candidate will have a paralegal or legal administrative / project background and experience, and knowledge of Funds formation is essential.

The position is to work closely with the Funds partner and associates to ensure smooth and accurate time recording, billing information, task management and budgeting. The role could suit a Funds Paralegal who has a good knowledge of the process of establishing a special vehicle and who is keen to take on a broader role and responsibility to maximise the practice’s profitability.

It is a strategic position in the team with key stakeholders on the fee-earning and billings teams. Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with partners, legal project managers and internal teams such as Revenue and Compliance. The firm has a stellar reputation globally and is in a huge growth phase in London. It offers a fantastic working environment with high standards but super friendly and supportive culture.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.