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Form of workA fantastic opportunity has arisen within our leading Capital Markets and Derivatives ("CMD") team, to work on a wide range of retail structure finance transactions. We are seeking a bright, adaptable and keen paralegal to join our CMD team in London.
About the Role
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Working closely with fee earners and our clients in the UK and globally to assist with transactions and listings on regulated markets, other stock exchanges and multilateral trading facilities.
* Drafting and reviewing legal documentation (Pricing Supplements, Final Terms, summaries and ancillary documentation) for structured products transactions linked to a wide range of asset classes under English law programmes.
* Project managing transaction flow.
* Assisting with updating and supplementing programmes.
* Undertaking and providing general legal support to the group including researching legal issues and preparing know-how on the same.
* Other administrative support as required.
About You
Experience of working within a Finance legal environment drafting issuance documentation for securities or structured products, or complex or non-standard derivatives is preferred (but not essential).
You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative whilst working on multiple tasks.
You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
You must be an enthusiastic individual with a strong academic background.
Exceptional communication skills are also necessary, as is the ability to work well in a team.
A degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX qualification.
Equal Opportunities
At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.
Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
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