Paralegal - London

Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex legal issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we strive to maintain an environment where our employees are empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in cultivating a supportive workplace and the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!

You’ll be part of Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Paralegal team, working closely with members across the Legal & Compliance Department.

We’ll trust you to:

1. Provide a wide variety of project management, administrative and operational support for the Legal & Compliance teams’ daily operations
2. Participate in the creation, maintenance, and storage of legal and compliance documentation (e.g., database management, record keeping)
3. Identify and implement improvements to current operations and workflows to enhance efficiency
4. Collaborate with our attorneys and compliance professionals on gathering, organizing and analyzing data to address legal or compliance matters (e.g., regulatory filings)
5. Assist with drafting and managing correspondence with internal stakeholders and external parties
6. Prepare and arrange documents for signature by authorized signatories
7. Perform ad hoc administrative and operational tasks to support the Legal & Compliance Department (e.g., creating PowerPoint presentations and managing logistics for board meetings, global department meetings and other events)

You’ll need to have:

1. Bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualification
2. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant at a law firm or in-house legal department
3. Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite
4. Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Strong project management and analytical skills
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively while effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
9. Ability to problem solve and manage priorities under tight deadlines
10. Ability to take initiative/follow up with others as needed to complete tasks
11. Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

We’d love to see:

1. Experience with, and an interest in, corporate governance and board support
2. Experience with responding to “ultimate beneficial owner” and “Know-Your-Customer" enquiries
3. Familiarity with Entity Management Software (e.g., Blueprint, GEMS, etc.), DocuSign, iManage, Adobe Acrobat, Litera/Workshare Compare or other legal technology or matter management tools
4. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Visio
5. A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others
6. A willingness to take on new tasks and develop new skills

If that sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.