Our client is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Clerk to provide legal expertise and support across the group, primarily focusing on the finance sector. This is a full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The role requires someone with at least three years of experience in either a finance or commercial field, gained in a law practice or the finance industry.
Job Duties:
- Anticipate legal issues and evaluate risks strategically.
- Assist in the appointment and management of external legal firms, fostering effective partnerships to ensure quality and value-driven advice for client structures.
- Refine and develop a suite of standard legal documents and agreements.
- Conduct due diligence on loans and review and draft term sheets and loan agreements with funders, as well as with end borrowers when external firms are not retained.
- Liaise with the administration team in Guernsey.
- Assist with legal work concerning private equity structures and fiduciary services.
- Support internal legal work in the business, including committee minutes and regulatory issues.
- Ensure compliance with changes in legislation and the regulatory environment, updating funder and borrower agreements as required.
- Assist in the analysis of risks for new business take-ons and help identify and mitigate risks regarding new loan executions.
- Interpret laws and regulations, implementing corresponding policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of legislative changes and understand external influences on the business.
- Collaborate with clients and the compliance team to collate relevant information.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork skills while working closely with the admin team in Guernsey to complete individual and team milestones.
- Present periodic reports to the Board.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant legal qualification.
- A minimum of three years' experience in a finance or commercial field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels.
- Ability to convey complex legal matters in straightforward, practical terms.
- Sound judgement and ethical decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to build strong relationships based on trust with stakeholders, including clients, management, external counsel, and regulators.
- Strong prioritisation and project management skills.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A solutions-based mindset and strategic thinking abilities.
- Proficient analytical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, balancing legal and commercial priorities.
- Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of financial drivers affecting client structures.
- Initiative to continually improve processes and seek out new challenges.
- Ability to perform well under pressure, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, including trips to London and other offices.
What You’ll Love:
This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the in-house legal function, adding considerable value as a guardian to the business and aiding in its future growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that prioritises maintaining high standards of customer service and innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment, with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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