Asset Finance & Corporate Lending Paralegal - #2104651

This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional Paralegal to join a leading international financial institution, supporting asset finance and corporate lending activities across the EMEA region. The role offers exposure to a wide range of banking and finance matters, stakeholder interaction across multiple jurisdictions, and the chance to contribute to legal innovation and process improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international financial services organisation with a well-established presence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation provides sophisticated banking and lending solutions to a diverse client base and is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong governance standards and commitment to professional development.

Description

• Review, draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, reliance and release letters, legal opinions and other standard transactional documentation.
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal support to front-office and business stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and escalate legal, regulatory and reputational risks where appropriate.
• Ensure documentation and processes comply with internal governance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support asset finance, corporate lending and broader structured finance activities across the EMEA region.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to the successful execution of transactions.
• Assist with legal know-how, process improvement initiatives and the adoption of technology and AI tools within the legal function.
• Support a range of legal, transactional and operational matters as required by the wider legal team.

Profile

• Law degree, legal conversion qualification or equivalent legal qualification gained in any jurisdiction.
• At least two years' legal or paralegal experience, ideally within banking, finance or corporate transactions.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating transactional documentation, including NDAs, legal opinions and related agreements.
• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using legal technology and AI tools.
• Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile EMEA transactions.
• Exposure to a broad range of banking and finance legal matters.
• Collaborative and supportive international team environment.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements and excellent professional training.