Paralegal/Legal Analyst - Graduate

Graduate Paralegal/Legal Analyst - Investment Banking 6 month contract - £175-£250 per day - Inside IR35 50% Onsite in Glasgow Office The Role Explained The role involves the documentation of flow structured securities. This role would suit a recent graduate or a paralegal seeking to start or continue a career in financial markets law or a recent qualifier seeking to gain experience in this discipline. Responsibilities include: Drafting, negotiating and maintaining legal documentation for structured securities issuance documentation, including notes, warrants and certificates, all of which are linked to an underlying such as a share, index or rate Maintaining meticulous records and carefully following defined processes Learning structured securities product, applicable legal rules and processes with a view to expanding responsibilities over time Working collaboratively with other team members to manage workload Essential skills / Systems ( Incl. languages & previous experience required) Completion of a law degree and/or an equivalent conversion course.

A desire to enter the legal profession, with an interest in financial markets. This role requires a high degree of organisation and planning skills together with numeracy, attention to detail, logical thinking and teamwork Desirable skills / Systems Knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) An interest in using technology to create efficiencies Personal Attributes An outgoing and robust personality who is capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a cross-disciplinary team/department Clear, concise and effective communicator (both written and oral) Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work