Fund Finance Paralegal

Macquarie Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Insurance and benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Macquarie Group in New York seeks an entry-level Fund Finance Paralegal to support the legal team through the transaction lifecycle, drafting, reviewing and negotiating documents such as NDAs, LOIs and security documents. You’ll maintain deal files, monitor deadlines, and manage documents in the system.

You will help drive AI adoption by designing prompts for routine tasks, gaining exposure to cross-border structured finance, while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, entry-level
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication with proactive, solutions-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate documents (NDAs, LOIs, security documents)
• Maintain organized deal files and transaction records
• Monitor filing deadlines, renewals and expiration dates; process invoices
• Support AI initiatives by designing and testing prompts for recurring tasks
• Gain exposure to structured finance matters in a fast-paced team

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Permanent - Full time, Entry level, Junior

Join our Fund Finance team and play an important role in supporting complex, high-value financing transactions from start to finish. Working closely with lawyers and business stakeholders, you’ll gain exposure to sophisticated cross-border fund finance matters while helping the team use technology, including AI, to work more efficiently.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a Fund Finance Paralegal, you’ll support the legal team throughout the transaction lifecycle, assisting with the drafting, review and negotiation of documents such as non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, security documents and other financing materials. You’ll maintain organized deal files and transaction records, including managing, uploading, and retrieving documents through document management systems. You’ll also monitor security filing deadlines, renewals and expiration dates, and while processing and tracking invoices from outside counsel. In addition, you’ll help drive the team's use of AI by designing and testing AI prompts for recurring legal tasks, contributing directly to improvements in the team’s processes and use of technology. This role offers broad exposure to structured finance matters within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you offer

• A bachelor’s degree; this opportunity is open to candidates at the beginning of their careers, with no minimum professional experience required.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.


• Confidence using document management systems and other technology, combined with a willingness to learn new tools and processes.


• An interest in legal technology and AI tools; exposure to finance or the financial services industry would be advantageous.

Salary range for this position: $105,000 - $125,000/Year.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.

You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave


• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers


• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching


• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability


• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services


• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription


• Recognition and service awards


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role


• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.