Paralegal/Support Lawyer (SFG, Hybrid)

Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Support Lawyer to join our Structured Finance Group (SFG). The successful candidate will support a broad range of structured finance transactions, including securitisations, asset-backed financings and other complex financing structures. Working closely with lawyers, clients, financial institutions, issuers, trustees and other transaction parties, you will play a key role in managing transaction execution, coordinating documentation and driving deals through to closing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in structured finance, debt capital markets, banking and finance, or other transactional practice areas who is looking to develop their expertise in a market-leading team. The role operates on a hybrid working model and requires regular attendance in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review and management of structured finance transaction documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate transaction processes across multiple stakeholders, managing key workstreams from inception through to signing and closing.
• Support due diligence exercises, including reviewing, organising and summarising transaction-related documentation and data.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, conditions precedent trackers, closing agendas and execution documents.
• Coordinate signing and closing processes, ensuring deal documentation is executed correctly and all completion requirements are satisfied.
• Liaise with clients, arrangers, originators, trustees, rating agencies, financial institutions, listing authorities and other transaction parties to facilitate the smooth progression of transactions.
• Manage document execution, filing and post-completion requirements, including transaction bibles and closing sets.
• Monitor transaction timetables and provide regular updates to lawyers and clients on key milestones, risks, dependencies and next steps.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and contribute to the maintenance of transaction precedents and know-how materials within the SFG team.

Candidate requirements

• LPC, SQE, law degree or equivalent legal qualification (including foreign-qualified lawyers).
• At least two years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, with exposure to structured finance, debt capital markets, banking and finance.
• Strong understanding of complex transaction processes, legal documentation and deal execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with lawyers, clients, financial institutions and external advisers.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of matters from initiation through to completion.
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis, attending the office in line with team and business requirements.

Third-party provider

Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for the provision of contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to this role must be directed to the recruitment team ( [email protected]) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.