Paralegal

Overview

The Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible, scalable paralegal resource supporting legal services across the organization’s UK, Ireland and Middle East offices. This permanent role is part of the virtual LDC team, reporting to the LDC Team Leader.

This position is predominantly dedicated to the derivatives team within the firm’s Banking group, with opportunities to work on a varied caseload and gain exposure across the wider organization and with major clients.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a team, you will provide paralegal support to the derivatives team, including:

• Negotiating and drafting master agreements and ancillary documents for securities lending, repo and derivatives (GMRA, GMSLA and ISDA)
• Conducting legal due diligence
• Liaising with clients and counterparties in a timely, courteous and professional manner
• Managing client tracking tables using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Drafting emails and correspondence on behalf of fee earners
• Undertaking legal research
• Providing administrative support to fee earners
• Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation

Requirements

• Minimum of three A levels at grade A, or equivalent
• A qualification in law, minimum 2.1 (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law)
• LPC or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work well under pressure and to very tight deadlines (essential)
• Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate drive and initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs
• Sociable and a good team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience (helpful but not essential)

Location

• Remote role (no expectation or requirement to attend any office locations)
• Optional opportunities to attend the hub in Milton Keynes and offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh for those who would like to experience the office environment and meet hybrid teams
• Subject to location, occasional opportunities to join the derivatives team in the London office from time to time

Compensation & Benefits

No compensation or benefits details were provided in the job description.

Additional Information

• This role is permanent.
• Applications are welcomed from across the UK.
• No agencies please.
• The organization is embracing the SQE route to qualification, and internal applicants may have access to development opportunities (including financial sponsorship) through an 18-month enhanced programme.
• Equal opportunities: the organization welcomes applications from everyone, including candidates of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities.
• Reasonable adjustments: applicants can tell the organization about any adjustments or support they require during the application process.
• Interview process: the organization will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.