Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray London is seeking a highly motivated Private Funds Paralegal to support the Private Funds practice, assisting attorneys with formation, structuring, and management of private investment funds.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across UK/EU matters, handling document drafting, regulatory filings, and client communications.

This role offers exposure to cross-border funds work within a leading international law firm.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above.
• Strong drafting and organisational skills.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all stages of private funds, from fund formation to private fund investments and transactions.
• Draft, review and edit fund formation documents, subscription agreements, and private placement memoranda.
• Support regulatory compliance, including UK/EU regulations and filings, and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with clients, investors and service providers to facilitate fund documentation and regulatory matters.
• Provide general administrative support to the Private Funds team, including scheduling and trackers.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to private investment funds and industry developments.

Skills

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Degree level or above

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Ropes & Gray is a global law firm that operates across 17 time zones and has more than 1,400 lawyers based in the United States, Europe and Asia who collaborate seamlessly to provide clients with high-quality representation in innovative industries that shape the global economy. Our clients include private equity firms, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, financial institutions, mutual funds, hospital systems, and more. Client by client, we’ve built a reputation for first‑class work, a pragmatic approach, and impeccable standards of service and ethics. We count many of the world’s most respected companies and institutions as longtime clients, and serve organizations at all stages of development. Clients trust us with their most important matters because they know we understand their businesses and deliver the results they need.

Our deeply rooted culture of teamwork means that our lawyers work closely with colleagues around the world to provide support to clients. This collaborative approach encourages our lawyers to work alongside partners and clients on sophisticated matters. We work as a team to support a range of leading legal practices, including private equity, M&A, capital markets, finance, asset management, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, data, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Ropes & Gray London is one of the largest offices in the Ropes & Gray network, and the hub of the firm’s EMEA network and set up in London in 2010. While we are now an established presence in the UK, we’ve retained all the buzz of our start‑up years. It makes us a little bit different: it means we have the stature and resources of a major international law firm combined with the pace, inclusivity and career progression of a specialist firm. Our clients like to work with us. We are, of course, always professional, but we are personal, and personable with it. As a group, we’re international, diverse and our team is always professional, but uniquely personable. With around 26 partners, 110+ Lawyers and a trainee intake of 15, everybody in the office knows everyone else. That means that every hire we make is an important investment for the firm, because each team member has a distinct role to play in delivering excellent service to our clients.

The department

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Private Funds Paralegal to join our dynamic team in the London office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our Private Funds practice, assisting attorneys with the formation, structuring, and management of private investment funds. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, and collaborative environment.

The role

• Assisting in All Stages of Private Funds: Support attorneys in all phases of private funds, from fund formation and the closing process to private fund portfolio investments and transactions.
• Document Preparation: Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and editing of fund formation documents, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, and other related legal documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support attorneys in ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations, including AIFMD and other applicable regulatory frameworks. Assist in preparing regulatory filings and maintaining accurate records.
• Transaction Support: Provide transactional support for fund closings, including managing closing checklists, organizing document execution, and coordinating with internal and external parties.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, investors, and service providers to facilitate smooth communication and assist in addressing inquiries related to fund documentation and regulatory matters.
• Research: Conduct legal and regulatory research related to private investment funds, including staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in the legal landscape.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain electronic and physical files related to fund formation and management. Ensure all documentation is stored accurately and is easily accessible.
• General Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Private Funds team, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and assisting with trackers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level or above.
• Possesses excellent drafting skills and strong organisational skills.
• Hardworking, resilient team player with ability to operate under pressure.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritise appropriately and delegate to resources available.
• Collaborates effectively and professionally with clients, partners, associates and staff.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to people at all levels.
• Delivers high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a team player, in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-office environment and culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Excel. Ideally has experience of document management systems.

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