Paralegal – Asset Management

Accutrainee Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established asset management firm in London is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their Funds & Distribution legal team. This 12-month placement offers a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Candidates should have strong commercial contracts experience and excellent communication skills. This role involves drafting contracts, assisting with regulatory compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Collaboration and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft commercial contracts.
• Assist with distribution and intermediary agreements.
• Support regulatory compliance for cross-border fund marketing.

Skills

Strong commercial contracts experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive working style

Job description

Paralegal – Asset Management

Accuflex is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a leading British multinational asset management company headquartered in London.

This is a 12-month placement in which the successful candidate will be employed by Accuflex and seconded to the client under a fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation and work alongside a highly collaborative Funds & Distribution legal team supporting UK, European and global business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Assisting with distribution/intermediary agreements, rebate letters, platform agreements and NDAs
• Supporting cross‑border fund marketing and regulatory compliance (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, FSMA)
• Liaising with stakeholders across UK and European business units, including Luxembourg teams
• Contributing to internal templates, know‑how, and process improvements
• Assisting with general legal queries and identifying issues for escalation

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial contracts experience (drafting, reviewing, negotiating)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Proactive, collaborative working style and willingness to ask questions

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to funds/intermediary agreements
• Asset management or broader financial services experience
• Prior in‑house experience
• Understanding of UCITS, AIFMD and related regulatory frameworks

Team & Culture

You will join a well‑established, supportive legal team comprising senior and junior lawyers, with close collaboration across the UK and Europe, particularly Luxembourg. The environment is described as collaborative, communicative, and proactive, with strong access to training, knowledge sharing, and cross‑team support.

Working Model & Tools

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the London office, 2 days remote
• Candidate will use their own device, with secure remote access provided

Languages

Not essential, but French, German, Spanish, or other EU languages are beneficial due to regular liaison with European teams.