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Accuflex is seeking experienced Paralegals with asset finance, banking or structured finance experience to join our pool of high-calibre legal professionals for currently available and upcoming placements in London. Our clients include US and international law firms, banks, asset managers, private equity firms, funds, fintechs and other regulated financial institutions. Placements vary depending on client need and may be based within private practice or in-house legal teams. This is an excellent opportunity for paralegals looking to gain exposure to high-value, complex finance transactions across a range of legal environments.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting asset finance and banking transactions, including leasing, secured lending and structured finance matters (e.g. aviation, shipping, rail or equipment finance)
Reviewing, drafting and amending core transaction documentation, including facility agreements, security documents, leases, NDAs, side letters and ancillary documents
Managing end-to-end conditions precedent and conditions subsequent processes, including preparing and maintaining CP/CS checklists and coordinating satisfaction and sign-off
Assisting with due diligence on borrowers, guarantors and asset portfolios, identifying key issues and preparing concise summaries for fee-earners
Coordinating execution, signing and closing processes, including signatures, notarisation, filings, registrations and post-completion deliverables
Maintaining transaction bibles, trackers and document management systems to ensure accurate record-keeping across matters
Liaising closely with lawyers, clients, counterparties, lenders and internal stakeholders to progress transactions efficiently
Supporting cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including working with international counsel
Conducting legal research and preparing internal notes, templates, issues lists or drafting mark-ups to support commercial negotiations
Assisting with regulatory, compliance, onboarding and KYC-related requirements in line with internal policies and jurisdiction-specific rules
Requirements:
Prior paralegal experience in private practice or in-house, supporting transactional matters
Experience within financial services, ideally asset finance, banking, structured finance or secured lending
Strong transactional support skills, including document management, CP/CS processes and closing mechanics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with multiple stakeholders
Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines
Experience gained at a US or international law firm or within a financial services organisation
Exposure to asset-backed financing structures (aviation, shipping, rail or equipment)
Experience supporting cross-border or multi-jurisdictional transactions
Familiarity with finance documentation used in UK and international markets
Additional European language skills are advantageous but not essential
Strong attention to detail and sound commercial awareness
Confident, professional and pragmatic communicator
Comfortable working in fast-paced, transaction-driven environments
Proactive, adaptable and collaborative in approach
Keen to further develop expertise in asset finance and banking work
Nice to have:
Experience gained at a US or international law firm or within a financial services organisation
Exposure to asset-backed financing structures (aviation, shipping, rail or equipment)
Experience supporting cross-border or multi-jurisdictional transactions
Familiarity with finance documentation used in UK and international markets
Additional European language skills are advantageous but not essential
What we offer:
Access to placements with prestigious clients, including both law firms and in-house legal teams
Exposure to sophisticated, high-quality finance work
Flexible working arrangements depending on the client and role
London-based placements, with occasional opportunities in other UK locations
Placements typically ranging from 6 to 12 months, with potential extensions or permanent opportunities depending on client needs