A leading global investment bank is seeking a talented and proactive paralegal to join its front-office distressed debt team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers and directly support the business in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Confidential Information Management: Oversee the receipt and delivery of confidential information to support trading activities.
* Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements, ensuring compliance with trading restrictions and credit agreement reviews.
* Collaboration with Key Teams: Work alongside traders, sales, sourcing teams, and customers to facilitate the expedited exchange of confidential information, meeting tight trading deadlines.
* Transactional Support: Prepare legal documentation for distressed/par trades in the UK region, negotiate with counterparties, and ensure timely trade closures.
* Investment & Trading Support: Assist with new investment/trading efforts and manage issues related to existing positions.
* Resolution of Non-Performing Loans: Provide legal assistance with the resolution and recovery of defaulted credits and non-performing loans/portfolios.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience as a paralegal, particularly with drafting and reviewing NDAs and transactional documentation.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure in a commercial and deadline-driven environment.
* A keen interest in working directly with the business and building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
1. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of legal and trading operations, learning from senior legal professionals while closely engaging with the business.
If you are looking to enhance your skills in a high-impact role within a leading financial institution, please apply!