Private Equity Funds Paralegal

Montresor Recruitment Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a paralegal to join a leading international law firm in London working in the Private Equity Funds team. This role offers the chance to gain deep expertise across fund formation and regulatory matters, working closely with senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience in funds or corporate finance preferred.
• Strong academics and interest in private equity.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting entity formation and coordinating fund closings.
• Drafting ancillary and LP transfer documents.
• Preparing first drafts of fund documents.
• Managing UK filings with Companies House, FCA, etc.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Job description

A standout opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-driven paralegal to join the Private Equity Funds team at a leading international law firm in London.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering the chance to work closely with senior lawyers on high-quality, cross-border matters. You’ll be the sole paralegal in a busy and collaborative team, gaining exceptional exposure to clients and building expertise across fund formation, regulatory filings, and key transactional documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting entity formation and coordinating fund closings
• Drafting ancillary and LP transfer documents
• Preparing first drafts of fund documents
• Managing UK filings with Companies House, FCA, and more
• Liaising with US counsel on regulatory filings (SEC, IRS, etc.)
• Running document checklists and preparing bibles
• Assisting with general file management and administrative support

What we’re looking for:

• Previous paralegal experience in funds or corporate finance (preferred)
• Excellent organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong academics and a genuine interest in private equity
• A confident communicator with the ability to take initiative
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting

This is a brilliant role for a career paralegal or someone looking to build deep expertise in a high-growth area of law.

If you’re ambitious, commercially aware, and ready for a new challenge – we’d love to hear from you.