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AVP/Legal Assistant/Legal Counsel

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    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You must have an LLB or PGDL, 4+ years in law or asset management, knowledge of financial law, DMS experience, and strong interpersonal and IT skills. Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
  • You will draft and manage documents, arrange Board materials, assist with meetings, handle filings, process invoices, and provide general support to the Legal team.

Requirements

  • Qualifications required:
  • Undergraduate LLB law degree or a non law degree and the PGDL
  • Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
  • National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)
  • Skills/ Experience required:
  • 4+ years’ experience at a city law firm and/or an asset management organisation
  • ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, and work well with multiple departments/sources of information to resolve complex issues within a tight framework
  • general knowledge of financial services law and regulation as well as company/commercial law
  • Experience with a Document Management System (DMS)
  • IT literate with a good knowledge and high degree of competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • The ideal candidate will be:
  • Highly detail orientated
  • Ability to prioritise workload and be able to work under pressure to tight deadline
  • Strong interpersonal skills as the position involves extensive daily contact with staff members in the Legal and other departments
  • You must be able to communicate clearly and appropriately, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

  • Typing, generating, amending and printing Word, Excel and other documents for the Legal team as required.
  • Scanning, filing and re-naming documents into the document management system (work site) and general maintenance thereof.
  • Arranging Board packs including collating materials from different business units, drafting of agenda, circulating materials to directors and uploading materials to Diligent;
  • Drafting Board written resolutions and collating responses and filing the same within the DMS;
  • Assisting with diary management/set-up of meetings and other general administrative duties;
  • Undertaking Companies House filings and maintaining company books;
  • Assisting in the execution of documents via DocuSign;
  • Assisting in the preparation of Investment Management Agreements and letter amendments;
  • Re-naming and filing of Client and internal documents;
  • Managing and processing invoices;
  • Assisting with the on-boarding process of new UK and European clients;
  • Co-ordinating the quarterly external legal spend accruals for the UK Legal Team;
  • Providing general support to the Legal team as required.

FAQs

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

Preferably, candidates should have either an undergraduate LLB law degree, a non-law degree with a PGDL, or qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP).

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience at a city law firm and/or an asset management organization.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Candidates need to have the ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, work well with multiple departments to resolve complex issues, and have a general knowledge of financial services law and regulation as well as company/commercial law.

What tools and software will I need to be proficient in?

Candidates should be IT literate with a good knowledge and high degree of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with a Document Management System (DMS).

Will there be opportunities for collaboration with teams outside of London?

Yes, the role involves working collaboratively with members of the Legal and Compliance department based in locations such as Nashville, Luxembourg, and elsewhere.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include handling document generation and maintenance, arranging Board packs, assisting with diary management, Companies House filings, managing invoices, and supporting the onboarding process for new clients.

Is strong communication required for this role?

Yes, the successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and appropriately, both orally and in writing, as the position involves extensive daily contact with staff members across various departments.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

While this job description does not explicitly mention career growth, experience gained in this role can be valuable for future opportunities within the organization or the legal field.

Does the role require managing multiple priorities?

Yes, the role requires the ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Are there any administrative duties associated with this position?

Yes, administrative duties such as diary management, document filing, invoice processing, and general support to the Legal team are key aspects of this role.

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