Junior Funds Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and sustain corporate structure charts for private equity and corporate M&A clients across APAC and US regions.

• Examine and authenticate corporate formation documents and shareholder registers to ascertain ownership across legal entities.

• Assess investor agreements and transaction documents to assist private equity funds in complying with securities laws.

• Work alongside clients and the Fund Formation & Structure Chart team across APAC and US time zones.

• Evaluate, provide input on, and enhance AI-driven tools for structure-chart preparation and fund-formation procedures.

• Recognize repetitive or manual workflow tasks that are suitable for automation and aid in the implementation of new tools.

• Collaborate with the Senior Funds Lawyer and management to ensure diagrams are up-to-date and legally compliant.

• Track project timelines, maintain logs and weekly progress reports, and relay updates.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents for corporate transactions.

• Prepare, file, and oversee business-entity documents with relevant authorities for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.

• Ensure adherence to legal regulations across supported jurisdictions.

• Utilize legal software and AI tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of chart preparation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Specific legal qualifications or experience in funds are not mandatory.

• A willingness and capability to learn about corporate structures, entity documentation, and fund-formation processes while on the job.

• Strong understanding of corporate structures, legal entities, and their relationships across various jurisdictions.

• Highly organized, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing precise, well-organized documentation.

• Comfortable performing repetitive, iterative structure-chart and document maintenance tasks.

• Interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance legal documentation processes.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with legal management software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Capability to interact with colleagues and clients across different jurisdictions and time zones.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed global team.

• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in legal and client interactions.

• Previous experience in investment funds operations, ownership-structure review, or M&A due diligence is advantageous but not essential.

• Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa.

• Availability to work from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. BST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for hybrid and remote work, with the possibility to request working from other countries (upon approval).

• Paid Sick Leave: 7 days annually for personal recovery or family care.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing support for mental health and wellbeing.

• 7 days of paid study leave each year for examinations and structured learning.

• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

• 20 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Exposure to global clients and mentorship from experienced professionals.

• A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.