Paralegal (Qualification Potential)

Rutherford has been exclusively mandated by a leading Hedge Fund in search of a Paralegal to join their legal team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team in a fast-paced hedge fund environment. The ideal candidate will support a range of legal and regulatory functions, with a particular focus on fund formation, regulatory, and general corporate legal work. It's a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally and learn from some of the best legal minds in the industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and update the firm's legal documents while overseeing the document management system.
2. Handle various corporate administrative tasks for legal entities across different jurisdictions.
3. Review and provide summaries of key contractual agreements, such as NDAs, confidentiality agreements, sideletters, and terms of business.
4. Assess and summarize documentation related to investment transactions.
5. Coordinate the preparation and distribution of materials for quarterly board and committee meetings, including drafting meeting minutes.
6. Take ownership of customer due diligence processes and manage the onboarding of new clients.
7. Ensure the timely preparation and filing of regulatory documents with agencies like the FCA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Background:

• At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal in a leading UK or US law firm, or within an in-house legal team in an investment management firm. A background in investment funds will be preferred.
• Strong academic credentials from a well-regarded university.