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.
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