TalentAQ

TalentAQ

Legal Assistant

Legal•Contract•London, Ontario•

Required Skills
3 skills

Law
Finance
Microsoft Office Suite

Job Description

<p>I am partnered with an elite US law firm, recognised globally for advising on high-end, complex, and multi-jurisdictional matters across sectors. Their London office, based in one of the UK’s most sustainable and tech-forward buildings, is home to one of the largest international teams in the City.</p><p>The firm is now looking to bring on a Legal Assistant to join their Structured Finance Practice on an initial 6-month FTC, with scope for extension.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, or someone who has already secured a Training Contract and is keen to gain first-hand exposure to high-profile structured finance transactions before commencing.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities include:</h3><ul><li>Assisting in the preparation and review of financing agreements and related transaction documents.</li><li>Supporting attorneys through due diligence, closing checklists, and transaction closings.</li><li>Conducting legal research on regulatory and compliance matters.</li><li>Liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Drafting correspondence, reports, and maintaining organised records.</li></ul><h3>Person Specification:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related field (SQE/LPC desirable but not essential).</li><li>Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally in structured finance, financial services, or corporate law.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and communication abilities.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legal databases advantageous.</li></ul><p>What’s on offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Hands-on experience with high-value, cross-border structured finance deals.</li><li>A collaborative, supportive environment within a leading international firm.</li></ul>

I am partnered with an elite US law firm, recognised globally for advising on high-end, complex, and multi-jurisdictional matters across sectors. Their London office, based in one of the UK’s most sustainable and tech-forward buildings, is home to one of the largest international teams in the City.

The firm is now looking to bring on a Legal Assistant to join their Structured Finance Practice on an initial 6-month FTC, with scope for extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, or someone who has already secured a Training Contract and is keen to gain first-hand exposure to high-profile structured finance transactions before commencing.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in the preparation and review of financing agreements and related transaction documents.
  • Supporting attorneys through due diligence, closing checklists, and transaction closings.
  • Conducting legal research on regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
  • Drafting correspondence, reports, and maintaining organised records.

Person Specification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related field (SQE/LPC desirable but not essential).
  • Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally in structured finance, financial services, or corporate law.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legal databases advantageous.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hands-on experience with high-value, cross-border structured finance deals.
  • A collaborative, supportive environment within a leading international firm.

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