Paralegal

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a Paralegal, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated financial services team has unrivalled experience of advising investment funds in the UK.  We are proud to advise more UCITS funds in the UK than any other law firm, representing over 30% of a market valued at approximately £13 billion.  Our track record includes work on more than 1,000 funds and sub-funds across 70+ fund groups, including many of the UK’s top asset managers.  We support clients through every stage of the fund lifecycle across all major fund centres.

Our global presence, spanning 70+ offices in 30+ countries and access to local knowledge in over 200 jurisdictions, ensures smooth cross-border support and timely awareness of legal and regulatory developments.  This combination of global reach and deep industry involvement makes us well-placed to help clients manage complexity, seize new opportunities, and stay ahead of change.

FS+ is Eversheds Sutherland’s unified platform for financial services and asset management clients.  It brings together our most effective digital tools and advisory services under a single, streamlined brand.  FS+ is designed to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimise operational efficiency, and unlock growth opportunities through tailored, tech-enabled legal solutions:

• Regulatory and compliance advisory
• Fund registration, passporting and private placement
• Marketing and distribution support
• Investment assistance

Role and key responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team.  Our dynamic team of fund distribution and regulatory professionals provides expert advice on and supports cross border registration, compliance, marketing and investment projects across the globe.  The fund registration and passporting function is viewed as business critical by many of our clients, particularly given the importance of providing a registration service within a robust governance structure that protects the integrity of firms as viewed by regulators, competitors and clients. The successful candidate will report into a Legal Director and Head of Financial Services.

Duties are likely to include:

• Registering/passporting funds in Europe and worldwide.
•  Coordinating regulatory filings including updated fund documentation and KIDs/KIIDs with regulators within regulatory deadlines
• Being the day-to-day contact for clients, foreign lawyers, translators and other service providers
• Reviewing and amending fund documentation for accuracy
• Drafting standard letters, preparing forms and checklists to various parties
• Creating and maintaining status reports and tools
• Preparing estimates, invoices and billing narratives and maintaining billing records
• Conducting regular relationship meetings with key clients, creating agendas and taking minutes as appropriate
• Creating and maintaining new sites on the FS+ websites; administering access; training clients.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Experience of Paralegal work, ideally in a financial services, projects or litigation setting
• Ambitious work ethic and professional disposition
• Ability to develop strong and trusting relationships with both internal and external clients swiftly and effectively
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to clearly articulate sophisticated concepts, ideas and processes
• Strong team player, collaborative and cooperative approach to tasks
• Disciplined, strong organisation and project management skills
• highly proficient in Excel and MS application skills
• International investment fund registration experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge of the regulatory and corporate environment for UCITS / AIFMD funds would be beneficial
• A legal or compliance background is an advantage

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement

We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.