Debt Finance Paralegal

An excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with legal, compliance, or KYC experience to join a leading international law firm’s finance team, supporting complex financing transactions and market-leading clients. The role combines transactional support, client relationship management, KYC coordination, and legal know-how projects within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Client Details

Our client is a top tier US law firm recognised for advising on some of the most significant financing transactions in the market. With a strong reputation across private equity and leveraged finance, the firm offers exposure to high-calibre clients, complex cross-border matters, and a collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

Description

• Support lawyers on financing transactions by coordinating KYC requirements.
• Liaise with lenders, clients, and external advisers regarding compliance documentation.
• Manage and maintain client information databases and KYC resources.
• Assist with Companies House searches, registrations, and transaction formalities.
• Draft transaction-related documents, including board resolutions and certificates.
• Track and monitor leveraged finance market activity and trends.
• Report completed transactions for business development and knowledge purposes.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of finance know-how materials.
• Support knowledge management initiatives across the finance team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate documentation across multiple matters simultaneously.
• Assist with training and knowledge-sharing activities where appropriate.
• Take ownership of key processes and become a subject matter expert.
• Support additional transactional and administrative projects as required.

Profile

• At least six months’ experience in a legal, compliance, or KYC-focused role.
• Experience gained within a law firm, financial institution, or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence liaising with clients and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
• Interest in leveraged finance or financial markets.
• Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• Experience drafting legal or corporate documentation is advantageous.
• LPC qualification desirable but not essential

Job Offer

• Exposure to complex and high-value financing transactions.
• Opportunity to develop specialist debt finance and KYC expertise.
• Significant client-facing responsibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
• Exposure to leading private equity and finance clients.
• High levels of responsibility from an early stage.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid overtime opportunities where applicable.
• Clear opportunities to broaden technical knowledge.
• Long-term career progression potential.
• Central London office location with market-leading exposure.