Senior Paralegal (Contracts Team)

SUMMARY 

Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently. 

We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019. 

Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals. 

We are powered by AI, but committed to our people. 

We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees. We have an office in London for those wishing to spend some portion of their working time with colleagues, but employees are equally welcome to work entirely remotely. We have a truly diverse workforce, with members of staff coming from all corners of the world. 

Avantia Law is offering a permanent, full-time or part-time position with the flexibility of remote working, anywhere within the United Kingdom. 

THE ROLE 

We are looking for a UK-based, experienced Senior Paralegal to join Avantia and support our US Contracts team. Within this role you will be supporting with first round markups of investment related NDAs and related documents, managing the intake of new documents, setting up and coordinating workflows and portal management and assisting with the execution of documents.  

Within this role, you will be required to work US business hours (1pm to 10pm BST/GMT including 1 hour break). This position is remote first.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Contract Drafting and Support: Supporting our US Lawyers with first round markups and passing the relevant information over to the team.  

• Managing the prompt intake of new documents and working to tight turnaround times. 

• Client Support: Setting up and coordinating client workflows and assisting with setting up portals and getting contracts signed and finalised. 

• Team Collaboration: Working closely with our US Lawyers, supporting the Lawyers with ad hoc work where necessary.  

COMPETENCIES 

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. 

• Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines. 

• Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. 

• A self-starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business. As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution and success. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

Step 1: Apply with CV and Covering Letter 

Step 2: Introductory Call with a member of our Talent team 

Step 3: Take home assessment 

Step 4: Interview(s) with members of the Contracts Legal team. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (or another discipline alongside a GDL/LPC) 

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a transactional or corporate practice group or in an in-house commercial legal team setting.  

• Experience working with commercial contracts and drafting initial document markups, particularly NDAs.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Personal Attributes 

• High level of professionalism and ethical standards. 

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy. 

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 

• Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically. 

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday 

• Private healthcare or the option to use the budget to be reimbursed for other wellness activities of your choice 

• Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace 

• Early finish Fridays in the summer 

• Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service) 

• Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year service