Transactional Executive

Michael Page LegalLondonreedpublished 10/26/2026

About the company

Client Details Our client is an established international professional services organisation with a highly regarded finance practice in London. The team advises on large-scale domestic and cross-border financing transactions across real estate, infrastructure and structured finance sectors, working on matters valued from hundreds of millions to over £1 billion.

Your tasks

An opportunity has arisen for a Transactional Executive to support a leading finance practice on complex real estate and infrastructure transactions. The role combines advanced document production, template management and close collaboration with fee earners on high-profile deals.

Description

  • Create, format and maintain complex transaction documentation.
  • Develop and manage precedent documents and template suites.
  • Prepare finance documentation to a consistently high standard.
  • Manage document styling, numbering, cross-references and formatting.
  • Support lawyers with document amendments and version control.
  • Produce comparison documents and manage drafting updates.
  • Ensure documents are accurate, client-ready and delivered efficiently.
  • Maintain records of template updates and drafting standards.
  • Provide guidance on document production best practice.
  • Assist with the delivery of large transaction document bundles.
  • Prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work closely with legal and business support teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
  • Deliver a responsive and high-quality internal support service.

Requirements

  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including complex formatting.
  • Experience managing lengthy and detailed documentation.
  • Strong understanding of styles, numbering and cross-references.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder skills.
  • Experience in legal, transaction support or professional services.
  • Ability to manage document versions and tracked changes.
  • Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
  • Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience supporting multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of finance or legal documentation is advantageous.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

What we offer

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Exposure to complex, high-value transactions.
  • Opportunity to work alongside leading finance professionals.
  • Varied and challenging workload.
  • Modern and collaborative working environment.
  • Clear opportunities for professional development.
  • Specialist training and skills enhancement.
  • Involvement in major UK and international matters.
  • Supportive and high-performing team culture.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Stable and growing practice area.
  • Opportunity to broaden legal and financial sector knowledge.
  • Long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Central London office location.