Knowledge Paralegal - Securitisation and Debt Capital Markets (12m FTC)

Slaughter and May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Knowledge Paralegal in the Financing Department, focusing on securitisation and debt capital markets. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Knowledge Lawyers, assisting in legal research, monitoring market developments, and supporting fee earners. Ideal for candidates with a strong academic and legal background, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team in a prestigious legal environment, where your enthusiasm for learning and professional integrity will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services environment.
• Strong interest in debt capital markets and securitisation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal and market developments related to securitisation.
• Conduct legal and market research and update the practice intranet.

Skills

Legal Research

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Strong Academic Background

Legal Background

Job description

Knowledge Paralegal - Securitisation and Debt Capital Markets (12m FTC)

We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal (Securitisation and Debt Capital Markets) to join the Financing Department.

The Financing group acts for a broad range of clients and handles various types of work, including loan finance, debt capital markets, securitisation, derivatives, and restructuring and insolvency. The focus of this role will be primarily on securitisation, with additional responsibilities in debt capital markets. You will work closely with Knowledge Lawyers in the group and liaise with partners and associates across the Financing Stream.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

• Monitoring legal and market developments
• Assisting with securitisation market and regulatory updates
• Conducting legal and market research
• Updating the practice intranet site
• Gathering know-how and precedents and uploading them to the know-how systems
• Organising team meetings and training sessions
• Assisting fee earners with queries
• Supporting fee earning tasks if required

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates should have experience in a similar role within a professional services environment or demonstrate a strong interest and enthusiasm to develop knowledge in debt capital markets and securitisation. Essential qualities include:

• Strong academic and legal background
• Excellent organisational skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent legal technical knowledge
• Quick learner of new legal concepts
• Good IT skills and adaptability to new systems
• Experience working in diverse, inclusive teams
• High professionalism and integrity

Additionally, candidates should embody the firm’s Key Behaviours: technical expertise, judgment, communication, teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Administrative and Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services