Asset Management (Funds) Paralegal - 12 month FTC

We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal with Funds experience to join our growing Asset Management department on a 12 month fixed term contract, based in our London office. The ideal candidate will have previous corporate experience within a City law firm. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Processing amendments to fund agreements/contracts; Drafting fund related documents under supervision; Reviewing subscription agreements for fund investments; Preparing closing bibles; Assisting with the calculation of investment amounts in Excel; Liaising with Attorneys and Paralegals in the New York Asset Management Group; Liaising with foreign counsel; Liaising with clients directly; Managing the daily flow of files and documents from clients; Proofreading documents; Requesting and reviewing searches for legal opinions; Responding quickly and accurately to requests from clients; Researching law sources; and Company and market research. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education: Three A-levels at grades “AAB” or above, or equivalent; University degree at grade 2:1 or above, or equivalent; and Graduate Diploma in Law (or other relevant English law qualification/experience), if original degree is not in a legal discipline. Skills and abilities: Previous Paralegal experience within funds is preferred. Strong IT skills in Word, Excel, PDF-handling software, email and use of online resources, as well as a willingness to learn and become proficient using unfamiliar software applications; Willingness to do overtime at short notice and to work at weekends; Enthusiasm for tackling new and unfamiliar tasks or areas of law; Ability to work well without close supervision; Strong mathematical skills due to regular work with numbers in Excel; High level of attention to detail; Excellent communication skills; Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers; Willingness to tackle administrative tasks (e.g. printing, maintaining case files, etc.) as well as more complex legal work; Ability to identify problems, gather information, develop and assess alternative courses of action and propose solutions to supervising Attorneys; Logical and analytical approach to problem solving; Ability to use initiative and also to know when to ask for guidance; Remains calm under pressure; Produces thorough but clear and concise written work; Perceptive, with an enthusiasm for understanding the wider context for work and identifying new issues and opportunities