Paralegal

A highly regarded city law firm is seeking a paralegal to assist their corporate team with a project.

The role is for the equity capital markets team and you can look forward to assisting on a due diligence and verification exercise.

They are seeking a paralegal who can start at short notice and the project is expected to last for 6-10 weeks.

Therefore the role could suit a future trainee starting their training contract in September or a paralegal who will be starting the LPC or SQE in September and looking for work over the summer.

Corporate experience is essential as you will be required to hit the ground running and have minimal supervision. Any paralegal experience with verification exercises would be ideal. They are happy if this experience has been gained in a city firm, US firm or a regional firm.

The firm has previously offered their paralegals training contracts, so if you have superb academics and relevant corporate paralegal experience this may be a role that has progression prospects for you.

Apply today to find out more about this paralegal role.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this corporate role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Real Estate NQ

An excellent opportunity has arisen at a very well regarded international law firm for a talented NQ solicitor to join their Commercial Real Estate team.

The Firm

The firm is value driven and has won numerous awards for being a top company to work for (especially recognised for being a great place for women) and employee happiness. Although an international firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia they have maintained their mid-sized feel in London and are friendly and supportive.

The Team

The Partner in the Commercial Real Estate team has been recognised in legal publications and she has a real passion for Real Estate and creating long lasting client relationships. The property team is small but growing and this is an additional headcount in the team. The Senior Associates in the commercial property team really enjoy mentoring so you have great people around you so you can continue to develop your property knowledge and skills.

The Role

You can look forward to working on a mix of real estate investment and development work including sales, acquisitions, options and lettings. The role will primarily focus on acting Developer side in respect of forthcoming Commercial Real Estate transactions.

You will be working with some well-known clients across the industrial, logistics, office and retail sectors and gain experience with forward funding.

The Requirements

The firm are really open to the background of the Real Estate NQ. Although ideal if you have trained at a similar international firm, the real estate team are very open to applications from NQ’s who have completed their training contract at a national firm or a highly regarded regional firm. Commercial Real Estate experience is essential.

The Benefits

The office is based in central London and they offer agile working. They encourage a good work life balance and do not like their lawyers to do crazy hours. The salary is competitive for a leading UK law firm and they also offer a good bonus and benefits package alongside this.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this Real Estate NQ role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Private equity - year solid corp

Due diligence

Portfolio side - putting stuff together for clients - a lot of admin - but important admin as dealing directly with clients - will also get involved and general corp work, general queries

42k Plus OT

In reality want TC - turns Olga off - perm role - moved to the deal side -

Get really involved - really inclusive team - hours are full on!

Responsive - late at night - 3 days in 2 days from home

Leaving back end of last year.

Cv’s in front of partners - academics need to be ok 

Rhi and Olga -

Then partners.

Accounts Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to work for one of the UK’s leading IP law firms within their accounts team. This is a full time, permanent position working in the London office in London Bridge.

The Firm

They are Top Tier, one of the best IP firms in Europe, and provide legal advice on intellectual property matters such as protecting inventions, protecting trade marks including brand logos and copyright. They act for media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, aerospace, social media, technology and electronics companies.

The Team

It is a small team and the successful accounts assistant can look forward to reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working with a senior accounts assistant. They are a really friendly and supportive team.

The Role

It is a broad and fast paced role, where you will require strong organisation and attention to detail skills. Typical duties will include:

• Processing purchase invoices
• Liaising with suppliers
• Input of data/invoices into the system
• Daily payment runs
• Financial paperwork and filing

Key Requirements

The firm are flexible to background and experience, perhaps you have completed a degree in accounting and finance or an apprenticeship in accounting and looking to work in an corporate company.

6 months plus experience in an accounts team in a similar role would be beneficial, however experience with data handling and data input and other administrative duties will also be considered.

The accounts assistant will need to be a dedicated team member and be a strong written and verbal communicator with good time management and acute attention to detail skills. Proficiency in computer systems such as Microsoft Office, especially excel is essential.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this accounts assistant role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Private equity - year solid corp

Due diligence

Portfolio side - putting stuff together for clients - a lot of admin - but important admin as dealing directly with clients - will also get involved and general corp work, general queries

42k Plus OT

In reality want TC - turns Olga off - perm role - moved to the deal side -

Get really involved - really inclusive team - hours are full on!

Responsive - late at night - 3 days in 2 days from home

Leaving back end of last year.

Cv’s in front of partners - academics need to be ok 

Rhi and Olga -

Then partners.

Paralegal - Funds

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a top US firm for a paralegal to join the funds team.

The Firm

The firm is top tier and has offices all over the US and Europe. The London office is the hub of the European market and is mid-sized, meaning it has the best of both worlds - the friendly feel of a mid-sized firm, but handling the work of the biggest firms.

They are growing and with that they have increased the number of trainees they take on. In the past two years, a number of their trainees have been offered the roles while paralegals at the firm, and so for the right candidate there is opportunity to progress to a training contract with the firm.

The Team

A team of around 20 in London, the funds practice acts for a range of clients from the largest, most well established players through to emerging participants. From multi-billion dollar finds to funds for emerging clients, the work is wide ranging and interesting.

The Role

As one of two paralegals in the funds team you can look forward to working closely with the associates and partners and having a high level of responsibility, more akin to that of a trainee.

You will focus on private investment funds including infrastructure funds, real estate funds, debt funds, special situations funds and hedge funds. You will also get the chance to work with major pensions funds

Duties of the funds paralegal may include:

• Preparing agreements and documentation for new investment vehicles
• Conducting verification exercises
• Reviewing documentation
• Managing trackers and checklists
• Drafting and submitting Companies House filings
• Preparing transaction bibles
• Legal research

The Requirements

Experience as a funds paralegal at a comparable US or city law firm is essential as you will have a high level of responsibility from day one.

Completion of the LPC is preferred, with relevant electives, although not essential.

Apply today to this paralegal - funds role to find out more.

Lunaria Partners are advertising this paralegal - funds role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Corporate Professional Support Lawyer

The Firm

A really fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of London’s top US law firms who are looking for a Professional Support Lawyer to join their Corporate/ M&A team in London.

The wider team is really friendly and they really pride themselves on their collegiate and welcoming atmosphere!

The Role

This is a broad and varied role, which will include but not be limited to the following areas: (i) providing advice on elements of the firm’s UK and cross border M&A transactions (whether it be takeovers, carve-outs, public to private joint ventures or distressed M&A) (ii) providing advice on the firm’s public company offerings (including corporate governance and compliance and equity capital markets (including IPOs); (iii) assisting with precedent updates; (iv) providing training to the wider team on legal and regulatory issues and (v) assisting the team in rolling out legaltech tools.

The role is initially for a 12-month fixed term contract but due to growth in the team, it is highly likely that it will turn into a permanent role in the future.

Requirements

This role would suit candidates who are Corporate lawyers at another top tier law firm who are looking to step away from billable targets into more of an advisory/support role! Previous PSL’s have been lawyers looking to juggle family or out of work commitments with still maintaining their corporate skills – and the firm has been very accommodating of this in the past!

The firm are ideally seeking candidates with a minimum of 6 years PQE in another corporate role (but will review applications from candidates with less experience)

Compensation

The role pays very well for the London market and this is a salary not to be missed! There is also a market leading benefits package, as you would expect from one of London’s top US law firms.

Next Steps

As such, if you are a Corporate Lawyer looking to move away from billable hours or an experienced Professional Support Lawyer looking for a new challenge, then please do get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Lunaria Partners are advertising this role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Conflicts Manager (Melbourne)

Melbourne calling......

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Conflicts Officer/Conflicts Manager to join the Melbourne office of a really well-regarded international law firm.

The Firm

The firm works on some of the largest, complex and most interesting transactions in Asia and you will be given a very high level of responsibility in terms of helping the firm to manage legal conflicts and confidentiality issues and reputational and strategic risks when accepting new clients and matters.

Requirements:

Given the level of responsibility, the firm are looking for candidates with a minimum of three/four years experience in reviewing and clearing conflicts at another international law firm. Experience with AML is also required (however, this role will have a strong conflicts focus).

Experience with Intapp would be beneficial but is not necessary for this role.

The Role:

The Conflicts Manager role will be comprised of (but not limited to the following tasks):

• Performing internal and external research, including running and analysing conflict searches, to identify conflicts, commercial, regulatory, reputational, and strategic risk when accepting new clients and matters.
• Liaising with Partners, Managing Partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate client and matter intake decisions, as required.
• Ensuring matters and clients and matters are accepted in a manner that complies with conflict rules, client relationship agreements, and with the firm’s strategic commercial aims, in various jurisdictions and industries.
• Ensuring information barrier procedures are implemented and maintained where appropriate.
• Reviewing conflicts wording in engagement letters, client agreements and tenders when required.
• Performing AML/CTF and KYC analysis in relation to new clients in various jurisdictions.
• Searching and collating client due diligence (CDD) information and documentation in accordance with the requirements of the relevant AML jurisdiction.
• Escalating complex new client issues to partners, managing partners and MLROs in various jurisdictions.
• Experience (or interest) in managing a small team of 2-3 direct reports

The Package:

The salary for this role is competitive and there is a generous benefits and bonus structure that accompanies it. In addition, for candidates looking to relocate, there will also be a relocation package.

Apply today for this Conflicts Manager role to find out more!

Lunaria Partners are advertising this Conflicts Manager role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume of applications, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your applications has been unsuccessful on this occasion.