Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Capital Markets)

Who we are? Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal/Support Lawyer with a strong Capital Markets background to join our team. The successful candidate will support a variety of transactions, working closely with lawyers, clients and external advisers to drive matters forward and manage critical deliverables. Experience in transaction management and wider Banking & Finance work would be beneficial. This role operates on a hybrid working model and requires regular attendance in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Support the execution and management of a broad range of Capital Markets transactions, including debt and equity offerings, acting as a central point of coordination between legal teams, clients, counterparties and external advisers.
• Assist with the preparation, review and management of transaction documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate transaction processes and manage key workstreams, monitoring progress against deadlines and escalating issues where necessary.
• Support due diligence exercises, including reviewing, organising and summarising documentation and findings.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, closing agendas and conditions precedent trackers.
• Coordinate signing and closing processes, ensuring all documentation is executed correctly and completion requirements are met.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, exchanges, regulators and other stakeholders to facilitate the smooth progression of transactions.
• Manage document execution, filing and post-completion matters, ensuring records are accurately maintained.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding transaction status, key milestones, risks and next steps.
• Contribute to know-how, precedent and process improvement initiatives within the Capital Markets and wider Banking practice.

Candidate requirements

• LPC, SQE, law degree or equivalent legal qualification (including foreign-qualified lawyers).
• At least two years’ experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, with a focus on Capital Markets transactions.
• Experience supporting debt and/or equity capital markets matters, with exposure to transaction management and broader Banking & Finance work considered advantageous.
• Strong understanding of transaction processes, legal documentation and the coordination of complex transactional matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with lawyers, clients, financial institutions and external advisers.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of matters from initiation through to completion.
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis, attending the office in line with team and business requirements.

Third-party provider

Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for the provision of contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

EEO / DEI and Selection

We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process.

Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

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