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Preqin

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience with LPAs, report writing, and private equity, along with strong attention to detail, contract knowledge, and the ability to meet deadlines. Experience is prioritized over qualifications.
  • You will summarize legal and economic terms from fund documents, support business development efforts, maintain data quality, and perform additional relevant duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Solid research, document review and analysis experience, particularly of LPAs
  • Excellent report writing and drafting skills
  • Knowledge of and experience in the private equity industry
  • Are familiar with commercial contracts
  • PQ within a reputable private equity / corporate/commercial practice or be a paralegal with demonstrable experience working in private practice
  • Have an eye to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality LPA extractions and reports
  • Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically and to address potential issues
  • Maintaining and building groundbreaking tools
  • Qualifications are not as essential as experience. If you feel you have work examples and projects that illustrate what we need, we’re happy to have a conversation.

Responsibilities

  • Extract and summarise key legal and economic terms from fund-related legal documents in a timely and accurate manner
  • Participate in business development activities, such as contributing to bid development and preparation of materials for presentations, webinars, conferences and pitches
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of the files and data on the system are maintained
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature and position of the post

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Legal Associate at Colmore?

The primary role of a Legal Associate at Colmore involves driving the development of tools for the private markets investment industry through legal term extraction, research, and analysis of fund-related legal documents.

What key skills are required for this position?

Key skills required for this position include solid research, document review and analysis experience, excellent report writing and drafting skills, knowledge of the private equity industry, and attention to detail for producing accurate legal document extractions.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

Preferred experience includes having qualified as a practicing lawyer (PQ) within a reputable private equity, corporate, or commercial practice, or experience as a paralegal in private practice with relevant responsibilities.

Is there a focus on company culture?

Yes, Colmore emphasizes a culture centered on team members' growth, curiosity, and collaboration, celebrating contributions and high performance while providing learning opportunities.

Are qualifications essential for this position?

Qualifications are not as essential as experience; candidates with relevant work examples and projects are encouraged to apply.

Will the Legal Associate participate in business development activities?

Yes, the Legal Associate will participate in business development activities, including contributing to bid development and preparing materials for presentations, webinars, conferences, and pitches.

How does Colmore view diversity in the workplace?

Colmore is an equal opportunity employer, with diversity at the heart of their business, ensuring equal employment consideration for all qualified applicants without regard to various personal characteristics.

What is the focus of Colmore as a company?

Colmore is focused on being a leading data and insights provider for the alternative assets market, empowering the financial community with critical information and analytics solutions to facilitate smarter investment decisions.

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Preqin

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Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Preqin is a company that specialises in providing data, insights, and analytics for the alternative assets industry. They offer a comprehensive platform that covers various asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds. Preqin's ultimate mission is to empower investors, fund managers, and other industry professionals with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions and drive success in the alternative assets space. Their purpose lies in providing accurate, timely, and actionable data, market intelligence, and research reports that enable clients to identify investment opportunities, benchmark performance, and gain a competitive edge. By connecting industry participants and providing insights into market trends and opportunities, Preqin aims to foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and facilitate the growth and development of the alternative assets industry.

Culture & Values

  • Be customer obsessed

    We exist for our customers. We listen to them and understand their challenges. We design best-in-class data solutions for their success.

  • Act with integrity

    We build trust through honesty and transparency. We’re committed to doing the right thing for our customers, our company, and each other.

  • Own your success

    We’re a high-performance team. We challenge and champion each other in our pursuit of excellence. We never stop learning and strive to become experts in our fields.

  • Think forward

    We lead the industry through innovation. We foster collaboration and creativity to solve our clients’ next challenge and give them a competitive advantage.

  • Make an impact

    We drive positive change as individuals, and as a company. We’re passionate about creating a better tomorrow for our industry and our communities.