Capital Markets & Derivatives - Paralegal - London - 6 month FTC

About the role

We have an extremely strong and enviable client base of financial institutions, including leading investment banks, insurance companies, asset and investment managers, and institutional and corporate clients, including trustees and pension schemes. The team forms a part of CMS's Finance practice comprising more than 100 lawyers. The CMD team is international in its approach, regularly working with clients and CMS colleagues across Europe and globally. We have a strong reputation for quality work and a client-centric approach, so we always look for these attributes in all our team members. Our partners are actively involved in matters so we are looking for an ambitious paralegal who will help assist with matters, work closely with partners and be comfortable facing clients. We pride ourselves on the breadth of expertise we offer our clients, so our fee earners work on a variety of matters, applying the skills they learn to different types of products and clients. The CMD team is collegiate, collaborative and offers a wide range of challenging and stimulating work, including securitised derivatives and structured products, repackagings, OTC derivatives, repos, stock lending, strategic equity financings and a range of debt capital markets transactions. We are an entrepreneurial and flexible team, looking for a bright, proactive paralegal who is keen to learn, develop and help us continue excellent work for our valued clients. 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. What's in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.