The Paralegal will support the Legal team of a major provider of asset management services to local government pension schemes.
The role will provide legal, operational and administrative support across the Legal team's workstreams, helping to ensure that legal matters are well organised, documents are accurately maintained, legal processes operate effectively and internal stakeholders receive timely and professional support.
Legal team operations and matter management
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Support the management and organisation of the Legal team's SharePoint site, filing structure and legal records.
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Open, track and close legal matters on the Legal work-in-progress tracker or other matter management systems.
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Support the development and maintenance of legal know-how, process notes, playbooks and templates.
Legal document support
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Conduct legal research and prepare clear summaries of findings under supervision.
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Prepare first drafts of routine legal documents, correspondence, NDAs, ancillary documents, execution instructions and related materials under supervision.
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Review, proofread and check legal documentation.
- Support the management of document version control, document classification and accurate filing of executed and working documents.
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Manage the execution of legal documentation by authorised signatories, predominantly through DocuSign or equivalent tools.
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Support the administrative management of authorised signatory lists and authorised persons lists.
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Support the administrative aspects of maintaining the prospectus for the Authorised Contractual Scheme.
External counsel and supplier support
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Support the administrative aspects of appointing external lawyers, including engagement letters, panel processes and instruction records.
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Assist with invoice checking against agreed scope and budget, and escalate any queries or inconsistencies.
Contract lifecycle and records management
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Ensure executed contracts and key related documents are stored accurately and consistently.
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Support template use, version control and the maintenance of standard form documents.
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Assist with KYC requests relating to LGPS Central, the Alternatives Platform, LGPS Central funds and clients.
Confidentiality, privilege and regulated-firm expectations
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Maintain confidentiality, legal professional privilege and appropriate information barriers when handling legal advice, transaction documents, governance materials and commercially sensitive information.
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Handle restricted, confidential and personal information appropriately and in line with information security, data
LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.
LGPS Central's Partner Funds are:
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Cheshire Pension Fund
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Derbyshire Pension Fund
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Leicestershire Pension Fund
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Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
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Shropshire Pension Fund
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Staffordshire Pension Fund
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West Midlands Pension Fund
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Worcestershire Pension Fund
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Gloucestershire Pension Fund
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Hampshire Pension Fund
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Suffolk County Council
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Wiltshire Pension Fund
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Norfolk Pension Fund
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Oxfordshire Pension Fund
The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.
LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.
Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds
Essential
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Strong foundation of legal knowledge, particularly in contract law and company law.
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Ability to conduct effective legal research and present findings clearly and accurately.
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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, complete and well-organised work.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities, track deadlines and progress work efficiently under appropriate supervision.
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Proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach, with the confidence to ask questions and escalate issues when appropriate.
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High degree of professional ethics, integrity and discretion.
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Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, legal professional privilege and careful handling of sensitive information.
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Understanding of accurate record keeping, audit trails, version control and effective filing systems.
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Competence in Microsoft Word.
- Interest in, and ability to learn about, financial services, investment management, pensions, asset management and working in a regulated firm.
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Commitment to conduct consistent with LGPS Central's values and the expectations applicable to conduct staff.
Desirable
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Prior experience in financial services, investment funds, pensions, asset management, local government pension schemes or another regulated environment.
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Experience using DocuSign, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, matter management tools, legal workflow tools or other legal technology.
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Experience supporting contract lifecycle management, legal operations, procurement processes or external counsel administration.
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Awareness of FCA Conduct Rules and the standards expected in an FCA-regulated firm.
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Experience preparing first drafts of routine legal documents or correspondence under supervision.
Legal qualification or progress towards legal qualification is desirable but not essential. Equivalent experience will be considered.
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Law degree, GDL/PGDL, LPC, SQE1/SQE2 or equivalent qualification or study.
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Interest in qualifying as a solicitor.
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Eligibility or willingness to pursue the SQE route.
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Relevant paralegal, legal operations or in-house legal support experience.
We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:
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Competitive salary
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An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
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30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
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2 days paid volunteering days
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An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
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Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
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Welfare and Family-friendly policies
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Enhanced pay for new parents
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
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Vitality Private Medical Insurance
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Hybrid Working
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Company Service Awards
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
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Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022
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Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
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Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023
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Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation
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Winner of Pool of the Year 2025
