Private Funds Paralegal — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Simmons & Simmons LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons in London is seeking a Paralegal for the Private Funds team. The role involves supporting the legal team on private fund matters, drafting and proofreading investor documents, researching law and market practice, organizing fund documentation and coordinating launch/closing processes.

Strong academic credentials and an interest in private funds are essential. The firm promotes a diverse, collaborative environment with a hybrid working model and a focus on development and client

Qualifications

• Law graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.
• Experience using legal research databases (preferred).
• Knowledge of IT tools and legal document management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal team on matters relating to private funds and investor documentation.
• Draft, review and proof-read private fund and investor documents.
• Research points of law, regulation and market practice relevant to private funds and prepare reports.
• Collate, organise, upload and manage fund and investor documents.
• Coordinate fund launch/closing checklists and subscription/signature processes.

Skills

Legal research databases

IT skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Legal AI tools

Education

Law degree

Job description

Simmons & Simmons in London is seeking a Paralegal for the Private Funds team. The role involves supporting the legal team on private fund matters, drafting and proofreading investor documents, researching law and market practice, organizing fund documentation and coordinating launch/closing processes.

Strong academic credentials and an interest in private funds are essential. The firm promotes a diverse, collaborative environment with a hybrid working model and a focus on development and client