Asset Finance / Banking Paralegal

Asset Finance / Banking Paralegal – London Placements

Accuflex is seeking experienced Paralegals with asset finance, banking or structured finance experience to join our pool of high-calibre legal professionals for upcoming placements in London.

Our clients include US and international law firms, banks, asset managers, private equity firms, funds, fintechs and other regulated financial institutions. Placements vary depending on client need and may be based within private practice or in-house legal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for paralegals looking to gain exposure to high-value, complex finance transactions across a range of legal environments.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will depend on the specific placement and may include:

• Supporting asset finance and banking transactions , including leasing, secured lending and structured finance matters (e.g. aviation, shipping, rail or equipment finance).

• Reviewing, drafting and amending transaction documentation, including facility agreements, leases, NDAs, side letters and ancillary documents .

• Managing conditions precedent , checklists, execution and transaction closings.

• Coordinating signatures, notarisation, filings and post-completion steps.

• Maintaining deal bibles, trackers and document management systems.

• Liaising with lawyers, clients, counterparties and internal stakeholders.

• Supporting cross-border transactions and working with international counsel.

• Conducting legal research and preparing summaries, internal notes or templates.

• Assisting with regulatory, compliance or KYC-related queries where relevant.

Experience Required

Essential

• Prior paralegal experience (private practice or in-house).

• Experience in financial services, ideally asset finance, banking, structured finance or secured lending .

• Strong document management and transactional support skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience gained at a US or international law firm or within a financial services organisation.

• Exposure to asset-backed financing structures (aviation, shipping, rail or equipment).

• Experience supporting cross-border or multi-jurisdictional transactions .

• Familiarity with finance documentation used in UK and international markets.

• Additional European language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

• Confident, professional communicator.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, transaction-driven environments.

• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative.

• Keen to develop expertise in asset finance and banking work.

What Accuflex Offers

• Access to placements with prestigious clients, including both law firms and in-house legal teams.

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-quality finance work.

• Flexible working arrangements depending on the client and role.

• London-based placements, with occasional opportunities in other UK locations.

• Placements typically ranging from 6 to 12 months , with potential extensions or permanent opportunities depending on client needs.

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

Please note that experience gained in this role would not normally count towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). If you are interested in obtaining QWE, you will need to make a separate application for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities.

How to Apply

If you have asset finance or banking experience and are interested in working across a range of private practice and in-house legal environments, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a member of the Accuflex recruitment team will review your application. Suitable candidates will be invited to an initial interview to discuss experience, availability and current or upcoming opportunities.