Sustainability Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new Paralegal position, to work in the London office of a leading US law firm.

The role will be offered on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract basis and will be to support the growing Sustainability team.

This fantastic opportunity will see you working in an excellent practice area, partaking in a range of activities including legal research, drafting documents, and liaising with clients. Paralegals at this firm are offered a range of high-quality work and exposure that is second to none.

Typical duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Drafting SFDR disclosures.
• Conducting company and sustainability searches.
• Maintaining and updating trackers for due diligence.
• Assisting with side letter requests.
• Researching regulatory developments and recording findings.
• Developing and maintaining knowhow materials.
• Attending meetings and training sessions.

As such, the firm is looking for a driven Paralegal, with a strong academic background and 18+ months of availability. Suitable applicants will also have ideally gained some prior experience in a corporate paralegal role (or similar) within a law firm or in-house legal department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, plus paid overtime and hybrid working arrangements.

Please do not delay in applying, as the two-stage interview process will commence shortly.