Paralegal

Schroders; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment manager is looking for a paralegal for their Client Group and Product Legal Team in London. The ideal candidate will focus on intermediary fund distribution agreements and assist the legal team while interacting with both internal and external clients. This role requires strong contract law knowledge, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. A proactive team player with an understanding of the investment management industry is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Very good contract law knowledge and drafting skills necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities required.
• Excellent attention to detail and procedure is a must.
• Knowledge in investment management industry is essential.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory risks in financial services.
• Proactive and responsible individual is needed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate intermediary fund distribution agreements.
• Assist internal Client Group teams as needed.
• Advise on Schroders Group policies and standards.
• Instruct external counsel when appropriate.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Client/service provider negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Investment management knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Who we’re looking for

A paralegal for the Client Group and Product Legal Team whose focus will be on the intermediary distribution of the firm’s Luxembourg‑based regulated funds. Intermediary fund distribution agreements with the Luxembourg management company need to be executed and updated on a regular basis, and at scale. We need a focused, capable and team‑spirited candidate who is ready to invest in the team and the firm’s priorities. You will assist Lead Product Counsel, UK and the Product Legal Team (six lawyers) generally and will be both internal and external client facing.

About Schroders

We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.

We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

The Schroders Legal Team in London constitutes the majority of the global Group Legal team which totals around 70 lawyers. It services the Group’s range of asset and wealth management businesses in EMEA and globally across each of the Divisions of the firm: Public Markets, Client Group, Private Assets, Wealth Management and Corporate Functions.

What you’ll do

• Intermediary fund distribution agreement negotiation and advice to client service teams in relation to the firm’s regulated Luxembourg‑based fund range with its various regulatory wrappers: UCITS, AIF, ELTIF.
• Assist Lead Product Counsel, UK and the Product Legal Team (six lawyers) generally.
• From time to time assist the Client Group teams in the UK and Europe as they face intermediary clients.
• Advising on the application of Schroders Group policies and standards.
• Instruct external counsel (usually either non‑UK or specialist) where appropriate.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Very good contract law knowledge, drafting skills and experience in client / service provider contract negotiation.
• Very good written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and procedure.
• Knowledge/experience of the investment management industry.
• A developing understanding of the legal and regulatory risks and compliance processes associated with the financial services industry and FCA regulation.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Genuinely pro‑active and keen to take responsibility.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• Fluency in additional languages.

What you’ll be like

Must be a good team player and a driven self‑starter, as well as having high‑quality legal skills and an ability to deal confidently with internal and external clients.

Application instructions

To apply please use a CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your covering letter includes an explanation as to why you may be suitable for the role.

Equal Opportunities

Schroders is an equal opportunities employer. You’re welcome here whatever your socio‑economic background, race, sex, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 827
• Job Category Legal & Governance
• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 03:51 PM
• Locations 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU, GB