Trust Paralegal / Legal Assistant In-house - Funds

Trust Paralegal / Legal Assistant In-house - Funds

London

Leading international Trust company are looking for a Senior Paralegal (maybe a junior fee earner) to join their London legal team. The role will include:

• Drafting and review of trust documents, constitutional documents, correspondence, legal agreements, notices and other documentation relating to private companies and trusts including, but not limited to, loan agreements, assignment agreements, share purchase agreements and option agreements;
• Completing company secretarial matters including drafting of minutes and resolutions and maintaining corporate records of client companies;
• Assistance with administration of trusts and drafting of relevant trust deeds and instruments;
• Negotiating and communicating with third parties in respect of the administration of the trusts and client companies, including promoters, investment managers, financial advisors and service-providers to the client companies and trusts;
• Ad hoc Legal research;
• Preparation of client proposals in respect of the establishment of trusts and related corporate entities, establishment of investment funds, and provision of corporate, trustee and administrative support and services for same;
• Drafting and proof-reading of investment fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, counterparty agreements, communications with regulatory authorities in offshore jurisdictions (British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands & Gibraltar) and communications with investors and shareholders;
• Providing support and assistance to colleagues.

A thorough understanding of legal documents and corporate structures is essential. Experience in trusts and general commercial/corporate work is also essential. The role would ideally suit an experienced Paralegal not looking for a TC or perhaps a qualified lawyer looking for a different environment and expectation. Positive and very friendly team environment.