Asset Finance & Corporate Lending Paralegal

This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional Paralegal to join a leading international financial institution, supporting asset finance and corporate lending activities across the EMEA region. The role offers exposure to a wide range of banking and finance matters, stakeholder interaction across multiple jurisdictions, and the chance to contribute to legal innovation and process improvement initiatives. Client Details Our client is a leading international financial services organisation with a well-established presence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation provides sophisticated banking and lending solutions to a diverse client base and is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong governance standards and commitment to professional development. Description • Review, draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, reliance and release letters, legal opinions and other standard transactional documentation. • Provide practical and commercially focused legal support to front-office and business stakeholders. • Identify, assess and escalate legal, regulatory and reputational risks where appropriate. • Ensure documentation and processes comply with internal governance requirements and applicable regulations. • Support asset finance, corporate lending and broader structured finance activities across the EMEA region. • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to the successful execution of transactions. • Assist with legal know-how, process improvement initiatives and the adoption of technology and AI tools within the legal function. • Support a range of legal, transactional and operational matters as required by the wider legal team. Profile • Law degree, legal conversion qualification or equivalent legal qualification gained in any jurisdiction. • At least two years' legal or paralegal experience, ideally within banking, finance or corporate transactions. • Experience reviewing and negotiating transactional documentation, including NDAs, legal opinions and related agreements. • Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using legal technology and AI tools. • Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential Job Offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunity to work on high-profile EMEA transactions. • Exposure to a broad range of banking and finance legal matters. • Collaborative and supportive international team environment. • Strong career development and progression opportunities. • Hybrid working arrangements and excellent professional training.