Paralegal – Investment Banking

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a contract role in the Structured Securities division of a large Investment Bank. This position involves drafting documentation for securities issuance, maintaining precise records, and collaborating with the team. Ideal for recent graduates or aspiring legal professionals interested in financial markets, it offers a robust introduction to legal finance work.

Qualifications

• Positional suitability for recent graduates or paralegals aiming for a career in financial law.
• Demonstrates organizational skills, logical thinking, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Outgoing personality with effective communication both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Draft securities issuance documentation across asset classes.
• Procure and analyze cross-border legal advice from external law firms.
• Maintain meticulous records and follow established processes.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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This role is to work on a contract basis for a large Investment Bank working within their Structured Securities division. The team handles high volumes of Securities Issuance Documentation for stocks and bonds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft securities issuance documentation across asset classes.
• Maintain meticulous records and follow established processes.
• Learn about structured securities products, legal rules, and processes, with opportunities to expand responsibilities.
• Procure and analyze cross-border legal advice from external law firms to support business teams.
• Collaborate with team members to manage workload effectively.
• Possess a law degree and/or an equivalent conversion course.
• Have a desire to pursue a career in the legal profession, with an interest in financial markets.
• Demonstrate an outgoing and robust personality, capable of working independently and within a team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• This role requires excellent organization, planning, numeracy, attention to detail, logical thinking, and teamwork.
• This position is suitable for recent graduates, paralegals aspiring to enter financial markets law, or recent qualifiers seeking experience in this field.