Legal Assistant (Funds)

Our client, a leading US Law Firm is seeking a Funds Legal Assistant to join them on a full-time, permanent basis at an exciting time of growth for the firm.

Due to increased workload and a strong period of growth our client is looking for a Funds Legal Assistant to join their team, where you will be working closely with Associates and Partners in order to support in the smooth-running of day-to-day matters and transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal / Legal Assistant, preferably with experience in private funds, corporate or transactional work.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist Lawyers with fund formation matters, including the preparation and management of documents and agreements

* Support with fund operation and compliance matters, maintaining matter records, coordinating documents and tracking deliverables

* Support fund transactions

* Manage all transaction and matter administration

* Liaise and coordinate with clients

* Assist with the review of all fund documentation, relating to investors investing in private equity and venture funds

Key Experience:

* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Paralegal / Legal Assistant role with a particular focus on private funds or corporate work

* Excellent administrative skills, confident working in a fastpaced and pressured environment where accuracy and attention to detail are required at all times

* Organised and attentive

* Ability to liaise with colleagues and clients of all levels across the firm

* Able to provide a highlevel of support to a range of sub-terms within the department, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Funds Legal Assistant to join an international US Law Firm at an exciting time.

You will be providing pivotal support to the team, ensuring the smooth-running of day-to-day matters
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed