Paralegal (Fixed Term Contract)

Millennium Management LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Management LLC in London is seeking a Paralegal on a fixed-term contract to support the global legal team of a large hedge fund. The maternity cover role offers exposure to complex governance, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border contracts.

The candidate will assist in all stages of contract lifecycle, data protection issues, and due diligence, requiring excellent communication, detail orientation, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic self-starter who is intellectually curious.
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of work.
• A true team-player with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and judgment in legal/financial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the contract life-cycle, including initial review, negotiation and execution.
• Provide support on data protection issues across Asian jurisdictions.
• Provide support on inter-jurisdictional projects and assist in project management.
• Review and draft NDAs.
• Provide support on due diligence reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Team player

Analytical skills

Client service

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Web applications

Job description

Paralegal (Fixed Term Contract)About MillenniumMillennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.Meet the TeamThe Legal Department provides legal advice and guidance to the Firm globally regarding all aspects of the Firm’s business and operations and manages the legal aspects of all Firm initiatives and manages numerous legally-intensive projects. The Legal Department oversees the Firm’s relationships with its external legal advisors globally.What You'll DoThis is a maternity cover role supporting the global legal team of a large global hedge fund. The candidate will gain significant exposure to the complex legal, governance and regulatory framework of asset management and will provide support for a range of work encompassing technology and other contracts around the globe. The candidate’s key focus will be to provide support on all phases of contract negotiation, execution and management, in combination with providing support on other projects within the legal team. The role involves close, ongoing interaction with various parts of the business. The nature of the work is highly dynamic, interactive, and collegial. This will be a 7 month Fixed Term Contract.• Assist in all phases of the contract life-cycle, including initial review, negotiation and execution• Provide support on various data protection issues in Asian jurisdictions• Provide support on broader, inter-jurisdictional projects and assist in project management• Review and draft NDAs• Provide support on due diligence reviewsWhat You Bring• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Energetic and dynamic self-starter, intellectually curious• Detail-oriented; demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work• A true team-player, able to work closely with colleagues• Excellent analytical skills and judgment• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills• Experience working in a legal or financial services organization• Strong technical proficiency with web applications and MS Office• Experience working in or with a financial services organisation• Able to prioritize in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment• Performs well under time pressure