Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Global Financial Markets Group.

Department purpose

Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world’s most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk.

Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry ‘firsts’, including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client’s first port of call in times of market crisis.

Role purpose

An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the GFM Practice Group in London or Belfast on a full time, permanent contract. The role will consist of providing support to the GFM Head of Knowledge & Training and wider GFM Knowledge Lawyer team.

Role & responsibilities

Perform the administrative tasks involved in establishing, updating and maintaining our online services including the client facing Prospectus Spotlight website, Transparency Spotlight website, MTN selling restrictions website, Covered Bond website and Liquidity Spotlight website
Check submissions to the eLibrary/aohub/website
Assist with the production of publications and podcasts for external clients
Undertake legal and precedent research tasks
Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are profiled for search purposes, maintain knowledge collections and assist with the updating of standard form precedents
Assist with the preparation of internal and external legal training materials
Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing purposes
Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide
Assist partners/associates in other practice groups on occasional tasks
General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers
Support GFM Knowledge Lawyers on development and implementation of new IT applications / legal tech solutions, including support on the curation of benches of documents to be used with AI/legal tech tools

Key requirements

Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines as and when required
Organised and methodical approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Good research and organisational skills
Pro-active, solutions-oriented approach and ability to use initiative intelligently, including knowing when to seek advice
Sound level of computer literacy (including Word and Excel)
A team player, understanding of the need to adapt around others’ workloads
Previous experience in a paralegal/legal professional role within a commercial law firm is desirable but not essential
LPC or SQE qualifications are desirable but not essential

A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

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