Funds (UCITs) Executive/Paralegal

Job description

Rarely do opportunities arise that offer such a high quality, varied and stimulating workload within a friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, complete with some fantastic perks!

Our client is a highly regarded, award winning independent investment management house headquartered in plush offices in London. They work with an enviable client base, investing across both fixed income and equity asset classes worldwide.

The Legal team is deeply integrated into the firm and has a wide brief supporting and facilitating the firm’s asset management business which includes:

• Selection, set up and management of funds across multiple jurisdictions including Irish UCITS
• Brokerage and trading
• Regulatory and compliance
• Contracts
• Litigation related to investments

The legal team is exceptionally friendly and provides strong mentorship. They are now looking to recruit a Funds Executive/Paralegal for a dynamic role that draws on a broad skill set, with a primary focus on project management and organisational skills to support in:

• Executing the launch of funds the team are already familiar with
• Research and analysis in respect of new types of vehicle, investing in a new instrument or addressing regulatory change
• Acting as the team’s knowledge expert and key point of contact, communicating effectively through the creation of diagrams, charts, information maps, and other visual tools.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Be educated to degree level
• Have upwards of 2 years' relevant experience which will ideally have been gained within an asset management firm
• Have experience working in funds and in particular experience of UCITS
• Possess excellent legal technical writing and plain-English business writing ability
• Have exceptional organisational and project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Be proactive, enthusiastic with a strong “can do” attitude
• Possess the ability to juggle numerous tasks in a fast paced environment, as no two days will look the same!

What’s on offer:

Not only will you receive a competitive salary and benefits package including excellent pension, private healthcare etc., you will also profit from a truly supportive and forward-thinking working environment and a range of unique perks that make this a fun and engaging place to work, including:

• Onsite barista
• Free breakfast, Friday lunches and a monthly cultural lunch
• Wine and beer fridge
• Onsite sporting activities such as pool, golf simulation and running clubs
• Monthly wellness allowance

This is a rare opportunity for a bright, eager, super organised paralegal join a dynamic, growth-minded team in a collaborative culture where both professional development and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English