Native German Paralegal (No Experience Required) - Financial Services

Job description

Our client, a household name in financial services, is seeking a German-speaking paralegal to join its transactional team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on exposure to high-profile transactions while developing a specialism in finance law within a prestigious institutional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners on live finance transactions, including due diligence, document management, and closing processes
• Assisting with the drafting of transactional documents, correspondence, and internal memos
• Liaising with German-speaking clients and counterparties
• Reviewing and translating German-language documents where required
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting deal administration
• Coordinating with cross-border teams on multi-jurisdictional matters

Candidate Profile

• Fluent German speaker (written and spoken); strong English proficiency essential
• Law degree or equivalent qualification
• No prior experience required - some exposure to a legal, financial, or corporate environment is beneficial but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Eagerness to develop specialist knowledge in finance law
• Excellent written communication skills in both German and English

What's on Offer

• Direct exposure to complex, cross-border finance transactions
• A structured pathway to develop drafting responsibilities and technical expertise
• Mentorship from senior finance lawyers
• A platform to build a specialism in finance law within a leading institution

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English