Your new company
Hays are delighted to represent a leading investments and professional services firm, currently recruiting for a Senior Paralegal to join their team in Belfast.
Your new role
You will be joining a global business of investment professionals and will work closely with the organisation’s legal, tax, compliance, and investment teams on a diverse range of private market transactions, operations and marketing content reviews.
• Assist the legal team in all aspects of a transaction, including review and negotiation of documentation, completion of subscription documents, preparation of internal reports and presentations to investment committees, closing and execution,
• Provide support to attorneys on a wide range of legal matters such as corporate transactions and filings, closings, benefit matters, litigation support and subpoena response, insurance, regulatory, licensing and in other areas as assigned.
• Provide legal support and advice to investment teams on a range of corporate actions related to private market investments,
• Work closely with the external legal counsel in relation to the above, where appropriate, to include managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget,
• Supporting the wider Legal and Compliance team with internal projects and assist in other general legal matters and Compliance activities.
What you'll need to succeed
To be a successful candidate for this role, you will have a Law Degree alongside:• Previous experience gained in an international law firm or in-house legal department (ideally of an asset or fund manager, in particular with previous knowledge of private markets).
• Excellent organisational, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly power point.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, proactively managing multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an above market salary (£35k - £45k) plus fantastic, flexible benefits including:25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
This organisation also offers hybrid working.
What you need to do now
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