Paralegal, Finance Transactions – Global Law Firm

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Paralegal to join our dynamic Finance team in London. With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, our success is built on a “one‑firm” culture of teamwork and shared commitment to quality.

As a Paralegal, you will assist associates with preparing draft documents, organizing files, following up with various parties on comments and tasks, and facilitating transactions in general. Other key responsibilities include:

• Drafting documents related to finance and transactions, including NDAs, corporate resolutions and conditions precedents
• Proofreading and assisting with document preparation
• Maintaining precedents and files for various types of transactions
• Preparing document checklists and closing sets
• Liaising with other counsel, clients and third parties

• Strong written and spoken communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise and handle competing demands in a fast‑paced working environment
• Competent computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat/PDF, Power Point

and have:

• A law undergraduate degree, or non‑law undergraduate degree plus GDL
• LPC or BPTC/appropriate foreign qualification

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to Head Space, access to mental health services, well‑being events, etc.)
• Professional development programs
  
  Employee discounts
• And more! Affinity Groups

  We have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables us to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages.
  
  Our diversity makes us who we are.