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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.