Private Equity Paralegal

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking a Private Equity Paralegal to support two Partners and further develop their career within an ambitious team. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum and a hybrid working model (3 days in the office and 2 days from home). Candidates must have strong academic backgrounds, completion of the LPC and BPTC, as well as previous paralegal experience. The firm provides various flexible benefits, including discounts and schemes for tech and transport.

Benefits

Gym discount

Retail vouchers

Tech, cycle, and electric car schemes

Offices in a stunning City location

Responsibilities

• Assist with closing – preparing signing packs, coordinating signing and completion.
• Filing and transaction document management using the firm’s document management system.
• Liaise with opposing Counsel including overseas Counsel.
• Support Partners and Associates with updating of precedents and legal research.
• Help maintain knowledge management resources.
• Undertake searches and other routine enquiries.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent drafting, presentation, and communication skills

Previous paralegal experience

Education

Completion of the LPC and BPTC

Excellent academics

Job description

Private Equity Paralegal

Prestigious international law firm is recruiting a new Private Equity Paralegal on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a highly competitive opportunity to join an ambitious team that continues to go through exciting growth, directly supporting two Partners who are also Heads of Departments, with no limits on what you can achieve!

• £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH)
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• Tech, cycle, and electric car schemes
• Offices in a stunning City location

Key Responsibilities of the Private Equity Paralegal:

• Assist with closing – preparing signing packs, coordinating signing and completion.
• Filing and transaction document management using the firm’s document management system.
• Liaise with opposing Counsel including overseas Counsel and running conditions precedent processes.
• Support Partners and Associates with updating of precedents, legal research, pitch documents, and responses to tenders as requested.
• Help maintain knowledge management resources, ensuring resources and properly organised and accessible.
• Undertake searches and other routine enquires e.g. Companies House.

Skills & Requirements of the Private Equity Paralegal:

• Excellent academics and completion of the LPC and BPTC.
• Previous paralegal experience is essential.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting, presentation, and communication skills.