Financial Services & Funds Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Services & Funds Paralegal to join a specialist legal team advising clients across the financial services and investment management sectors.

The role will focus primarily on regulated funds, providing exposure to UK authorised funds and a range of regulatory and transactional matters. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, clients and regulators, gaining valuable experience within a highly regarded financial services practice.

This role would suit a paralegal looking to develop their career within financial services, funds or regulatory law, with strong opportunities to build technical knowledge and progress towards qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of UK authorised funds, including establishment, changes, mergers and closures.
• Supporting ongoing fund-related queries and client matters.
• Preparing FCA applications and notification forms.
• Reviewing and processing amendments to fund documentation, particularly distribution agreements.
• Preparing investor circulars and related documentation.
• Liaising with clients and the FCA.
• Supporting fee earners with their day-to-day legal work.
• Conducting legal and factual research where required.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Assisting with wider administrative and legal tasks across the team.

About You

• Strong academic background, ideally with good A Level results and a minimum 2:1 degree.
• At least one year of previous paralegal experience within a law firm, asset manager or relevant professional environment would be desirable.
• Strong interest in financial services, funds and regulatory law.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently following appropriate instruction.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
• Professional and client-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

• £25,000 – £30,000 salary
• Structured paralegal development and training programme.
• Exposure to regulated funds and financial services work.
• Direct experience working with clients and regulators.
• Support towards the SQE and Qualifying Work Experience.
• Potential opportunities to progress towards qualification.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within financial services law.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.