Paralegal & General Counsel - Risk & Compliance Lead

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a paralegal with strong research skills to support the General Counsel and Risk team. The role covers regulatory review, compliance training assistance, and drafting responses to client inquiries, with opportunities to work across the firm’s international offices.

The ideal candidate has LPC desirability, a degree, and demonstrable paralegal experience, preferably in a City practice, and will thrive as part of a collaborative, client-focused

Qualifications

• LPC desirable.
• Degree educated or similar level.
• Demonstrable paralegal experience, with a preference for experience in a City practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and articulate views clearly in writing and verbally.
• Review regulatory guidance across jurisdictions where the firm operates and update the team on developments.
• Assist in preparing compliance and risk training.
• Assist with providing in-house legal advice to practice groups and responses to client questionnaires.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Client service

Project management

Growth mindset

Education

LPC desirable

Degree educated

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a paralegal with strong research skills to support the General Counsel and Risk team. The role covers regulatory review, compliance training assistance, and drafting responses to client inquiries, with opportunities to work across the firm’s international offices.

The ideal candidate has LPC desirability, a degree, and demonstrable paralegal experience, preferably in a City practice, and will thrive as part of a collaborative, client-focused