Capital Markets / Leveraged Finance Paralegal

Company: Ryder Reid Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join a US law firm on a rolling 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Working closely with partners and associates, this role will play a key role throughout the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and drafting through to signing, closing and post-completion matters.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and reviewing due diligence materials and VDRs
  • Preparing due diligence memoranda, transaction checklists and closing documents
  • Assisting with High Yield Bond transactions from inception to completion
  • Drafting and maintaining organisational charts, working party lists and transaction trackers
  • Coordinating pre-closing, closing and post-closing processes, including closing bibles
  • Conducting legal and factual research and obtaining corporate documents across jurisdictions
  • Proofreading and compiling transaction documents, execution versions and signature packs

What the firm is seeking:

  • Significant paralegal experience within a law firm environment
  • Exposure to Capital Markets, US Securities and/or Leveraged Finance transactions
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
  • A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills
  • Additional language skills (Italian, Spanish or French) would be beneficial but are not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a career-focused paralegal seeking exposure to complex, market-leading transactions within a prestigious international practice.

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Posted: October 16th, 2026