Senior Paralegal - Private Markets Investments

About the role

Marsh is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs team, supporting the Private Markets Investments business. The role is based in the Belfast office and is hybrid, with at least three days a week spent in the office. You will work closely with Marsh Alternatives' legal, tax and investment teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders, on a wide range of private market transactions and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the legal team on all aspects of Private Markets transactions (primaries, co-investments, secondaries), including reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation such as side letters, completing subscription documents and supporting internal reports and presentations to committees, closing and execution.
• Provide legal support and advice to investment teams on corporate actions related to private market investments.
• Work with external legal counsel on the above, managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget.
• Support the wider Legal team with internal projects, maintenance of internal databases and other general legal matters.

Required profile

• Significant, highly transferable paralegal experience in an international law firm or in-house legal department, ideally of an asset or fund manager, with knowledge of private markets funds and investments.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks proactively.
• Enthusiasm for in-house legal work and a commitment to a long-term career in-house.
• What stands out: alternative investments experience, especially private funds, and experience in M&A, finance or banking; experience with private markets products (e.g. fund of funds) or a high-volume transactional practice.

Required skills

• Excellent organisational, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and take initiative and own matters.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and interesting work.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with supportive leaders.
• A range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards.