Paralegal – Asset Management

Accuflex is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a leading British multinational asset management company headquartered in London.

This is a 12-month placement in which the successful candidate will be employed by Accuflex and seconded to the client under a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation and work alongside a highly collaborative Funds & Distribution legal team supporting UK, European and global business functions.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the Funds & Distribution side of the legal team on a range of commercial and regulatory matters, including:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Assisting with distribution/intermediary agreements, rebate letters, platform agreements and NDAs
• Supporting cross-border fund marketing and regulatory compliance (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, FSMA)
• Liaising with stakeholders across UK and European business units, including Luxembourg teams
• Contributing to internal templates, know-how, and process improvements
• Assisting with general legal queries and identifying issues for escalation
  
  

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial contracts experience (drafting, reviewing, negotiating)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proactive, collaborative working style and willingness to ask questions
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to funds/intermediary agreements
• Asset management or broader financial services experience
• Prior in-house experience
• Understanding of UCITS, AIFMD and related regulatory frameworks
  
  

Team & Culture

You will join a well-established, supportive legal team comprising senior and junior lawyers, with close collaboration across the UK and Europe, particularly Luxembourg. The environment is described as collaborative, communicative, and proactive, with strong access to training, knowledge sharing, and cross-team support.

Working Model & Tools

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the London office, 2 days remote
• Candidate will use their own device, with secure remote access provided
  
  

Languages

Not essential, but French, German, Spanish, or other EU languages are beneficial due to regular liaison with European teams.