Financial Services Paralegal

An exciting opportunity for a Financial Services Paralegal to join a prestigious Silver Circle firm, supporting a highly regarded regulatory and funds team. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value matters and the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious Silver Circle law firm with an outstanding reputation in financial services regulation and funds. The firm advises a sophisticated client base including fund managers, financial institutions, and global investors, and is known for its collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to complex regulatory matters.

Description

This role will sit within a highly regarded Financial Services and Products team, supporting partners and fee earners on a broad range of regulatory and funds matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with FCA regulatory applications, including authorisations and change in control
• Supporting with FCA notifications and ongoing compliance requirements
• Assisting with regulatory due diligence on corporate and banking transactions
• Reviewing and updating key fund documentation
• Coordinating advice from overseas counsel on cross-border matters
• Liaising with clients and maintaining strong working relationships
• Providing general support to fee earners on day-to-day matters
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative and project-based tasks

This role offers broad exposure to high-quality, complex work in a dynamic and fast-paced team.

Profile

The successful candidate will be academically strong, with a minimum 2:1 degree and solid foundational experience within financial services or a commercial law firm.

You will demonstrate:

• At least 1 year of paralegal experience in a law firm or financial services environment
• A strong interest in financial services regulation and funds
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

A meticulous mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work are essential.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work at a leading Silver Circle firm
• Exposure to complex, high-profile financial services matters
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Excellent long-term career progression prospect