Private Equity Paralegal

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Stephenson Harwood LLP Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year


What we will offer

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We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You can expect:

A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policiesLife assurance, private health and dental care for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchersTech, cycle and electric car schemesWe support the causes you care about, by giving you one day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work.A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives

Team Structure

This role is to work across the private equity group which forms part of the wider corporate department. The private equity team consists of 10 partners and 24 associates which continues to grow.

Unlike most private equity (PE) practices, the Stephenson Harwood PE Group consists of both funds lawyers and transactional lawyers, with a view to servicing PE clients from 'cradle to grave' from the formation of their fund vehicle, the re-structuring of fund vehicles, secondaries transactions and the acquisition and sale of portfolio companies.



Main Responsibilities

Assisting with closing – preparing signing packs, co-ordinating signing and completion.Assisting with filing and transaction document management using the firm's document management systemSupporting the team in liaising with opposing counsel, overseas counsel and running conditions precedent processesSupporting Partners and Associates with updating of precedents, legal research, pitch documents and responses to tenders as requestedHelping to maintain knowledge management resources, ensuring the resources are properly organised and accessibleUndertaking searches and other routine enquiries e.g. Companies House

Attributes/Skills Required

Candidates must have good academics and have completed the LPC or BPTC (ideally a 2:1 and more than a pass for LPC or competent for the BPTC). Previous paralegal experience is essentialStrong research and analytical skills Excellent drafting, presentation and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracyOrganised, with good time management and the ability to work to deadlinesA good team playerProactive and resilient Good knowledge of Excel

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.



About the Firm

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.

With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

220+ PARTNERS10 OFFICES45+ LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLE

Offices in Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou.

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