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An exciting opportunity has come up for a Senior Paralegal looking to develop their career within a leading investments and professional services firm.

What can you expect:

You will be joining a global business of investment professionals and will work closely with Mercer Alternatives legal, tax, compliance, and investment teams on a diverse range of private market transactions, operations and marketing content reviews.


What you will be rewarded with:

We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.


We will rely on you to:

Assist the legal team in all aspects of a transaction, including review and negotiation of documentation, completion of subscription documents, preparation of internal reports and presentations to investment committees, closing and execution,
Provide support to attorneys on a wide range of legal matters such as corporate transactions and filings, closings, benefit matters, litigation support and subpoena response, insurance, regulatory, licensing and in other areas as assigned.
Provide legal support and advice to investment teams on a range of corporate actions related to private market investments,
Work closely with Mercer external legal counsel in relation to the above, where appropriate, to include managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget,
Supporting the wider Legal and Compliance team with internal projects and assist in other general legal matters and Compliance activities.


What you need to have:

Previous experience gained in an international law firm or in-house legal department (ideally of an asset or fund manager, in particular with previous knowledge of private markets).
Excellent organisational, drafting and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly power point.
Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, proactively managing multiple deadlines and tasks.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well.


What makes you stand out:

Finance based experience including Private Markets, Banking, M&A or Investments.

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit (link removed). Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at (e-mail removed)