Corporate Paralegal

We are working with a highly regarded London law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development & Legal Directories Executive.

The immediate priority for this role is to take ownership of the firm's legal directory submissions, so previous hands-on experience managing Chambers, Legal 500 and similar submissions is essential.

This would suit someone who has spent at least two years working directly on legal directories within a law firm or professional services environment and who understands the full submissions process from planning and information gathering through to drafting, coordinating referee feedback, managing deadlines and working with Partners and fee earners.

Alongside directories, the successful candidate will also support the wider business development and marketing function, including campaigns, events, client development activity, CRM, pitches and broader practice support.

The role is highly visible and will involve working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders across the firm, so confidence, organisation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines will be important.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directory submissions
• Managing submission timetables, deadlines and internal processes
• Working closely with Partners and fee earners to gather matter information and supporting detail
• Drafting and editing submissions to ensure they are clear, persuasive and consistent
• Managing referee lists and related follow-up
• Maintaining records of rankings, submissions and outcomes
• Supporting wider BD initiatives across practice groups
• Assisting with events, campaigns, pitches and client development activity
• Supporting CRM and data quality where required
• Helping identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's market profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least two years' direct legal directories experience
• Strong knowledge of Chambers and Legal 500 submissions
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment
• Excellent drafting and editing skills
• Confidence working directly with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple practice areas
• A broader interest in business development and marketing

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys taking real ownership of legal directories but also wants broader exposure across BD, events, client development and marketing within a highly regarded London firm.

• At least two years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer
• Experience within funds, private equity, asset management or related transactional work
• Strong understanding of fund formation and investment fund structures
• Experience managing legal documentation and transactional processes
• Strong organisation and matter management skills
• Comfortable working with international teams
• Flexibility to work US-aligned hours where required

• Reviewing conflicts search requests and ensuring accurate and relevant information is captured
• Conducting detailed corporate research and identifying relevant affiliated entities
• Preparing search terms and reviewing conflicts results to identify potential legal, commercial or business issues
• Escalating complex conflicts matters to Conflicts Lawyers where required
• Preparing and issuing conflicts reports to Partners, Associates and support teams
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of conflicts research, analysis and outcomes
• Conducting AML and client due diligence on new and existing clients
• Reviewing client structures and assessing AML risk across low, medium and high-risk matters
• Preparing detailed AML risk assessments and supporting documentation
• Advising Partners and Associates on AML requirements and relevant documentation
• Conducting enhanced due diligence where appropriate
• Carrying out sanctions and adverse media screening
• Supporting ongoing monitoring and updating client due diligence records
• Escalating higher-risk matters to senior team members and MLROs
• Participating in regular meetings with the wider team and MLROs
• Supporting third-party payer and billing-related reviews
• Assisting with wider ad hoc conflicts, AML and compliance matters

• Strong experience in AML, client due diligence and enhanced due diligence
• Conflicts of interest experience
• Experience dealing with complex client structures and higher-risk matters
• Confidence engaging directly with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written communication and drafting ability
• Sound judgement and a commercially minded approach to risk
• The ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Experience using Intapp Open or similar conflicts and new business intake systems
• Familiarity with platforms such as S&P Capital IQ, Orbis, World-Check or equivalent compliance databases
• A proactive and collaborative approach