Paralegal (Fixed Term Contract)

Millennium; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking a maternity cover within the Legal Department to support the global hedge fund’s legal governance and regulatory work. The role spans contract negotiation, execution and lifecycle management across multiple jurisdictions, with close collaboration across the business.

You will review and draft NDAs, support due diligence, data protection matters in Asian jurisdictions, and help manage cross-border projects within a dynamic, collegial team on a 7-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, dynamic self-starter with intellectual curiosity.
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of work.
• A true team-player able to collaborate across functions.
• Strong analytical skills and judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Experience in a legal or financial services organisation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and web applications.
• Experience working across borders within a financial services context.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support broader, inter-jurisdictional projects and assist in project management.
• Review and draft NDAs.
• Provide support on due diligence reviews.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal/finance experience

MS Office proficiency

Cross-border collaboration

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium 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.

About Millennium

Millennium 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 Team

The 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 Do

This 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 reviews
  
  

What 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