Private Equity Funds Paralegal

Montresor Legal; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a detail-oriented paralegal to join their Private Equity Funds team. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior lawyers on cross-border matters and requires a proactive individual eager to develop expertise in fund formation and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience in funds or corporate finance preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine interest in private equity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting entity formation and coordinating fund closings.
• Drafting ancillary and LP transfer documents.
• Preparing first drafts of fund documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Education

Strong academics

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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