Derivatives Paralegal

About the company

Client Details Our client is a prestigious UK law firm with a strong reputation across finance, private capital, corporate and disputes. The firm's Derivatives & Trading team advises hedge funds, asset managers, financial institutions, family offices and corporate clients on a broad range of complex trading, financing and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Your tasks

An exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded Derivatives & Trading team at a leading UK law firm in London. Supporting complex fund launches, trading arrangements and financing transactions, this role offers significant client contact and exposure to sophisticated cross-border matters.

Description

• Coordinate the launch of new hedge funds and related workstreams.
• Manage ongoing legal, transactional and regulatory matters post-launch.
• Work closely with partners and associates on active client mandates.
• Monitor progress of multiple negotiations and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Liaise directly with hedge fund managers, brokers and financial institutions.
• Assist with the negotiation of trading and financing documentation.
• Support document execution and transaction management processes.
• Conduct legal and market practice research where required.
• Help implement regulatory-driven changes across existing arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and track key deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the wider team on derivatives, trading and financing matters.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials.
• Previous paralegal experience within a law firm or financial institution.
• Exposure to derivatives, trading, finance or related transactional work is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and demanding deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicating with clients and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in financial markets.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions.

What we offer

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded finance practice.
• Exposure to complex and high-value international matters.
• Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Work alongside leading lawyers in the derivatives and trading space.
• Broad exposure to hedge funds, asset managers and financial institutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• London-based role with hybrid working arrangements.