Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
The EMEA Legal & Risk team is made of around 15 experienced and qualified Legal professionals. As a Paralegal based in our London office you will have the opportunity to contribute to the provision of first-class legal advice to our internal clients which include the Senior Management of the business. You will also be involved in working with other internal corporate functions including but not limited to HR, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing and IT and also to provide support to other offices throughout FTI's EMEA region.
What You'll Do
Legal:
- Draft, amend and negotiate basic legal contracts such as confidentiality agreements, client engagement letters, supplier agreements, marketing contracts and master services agreements
- Basic company secretarial duties, including drafting and tracking board and shareholder minutes and resolutions, providing assistance with changes of registered office, director appointments and resignations and completing online forms and filings
Legal research:
- Assist with the maintenance of compliance records for group companies including FCA regulated entities
- Assist with contractual disputes, including drafting basic letters of claim and working with external counsel on issuing statutory demands
- Provide technical first line advice and support to managers and employees on any basic operational issues and ensure the advice is in line with legislation and company policy in order to minimise any risk
Administrative:
- To undertake all duties of a clerical and administrative nature as required
- Maintain and, where instructed, update precedent documents and templates
- Maintenance of files and filing systems, files and record deeds and contracts
- Set up new systems as necessary to improve the efficiency of the administration of the legal team
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed
- Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple matters at any one time
- Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in an organised, conscientious and methodical manner and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communications skills with the ability and confidence to deal with internal and external clients relating to all aspects of the legal team's work, and to explain complex ideas concisely
- Ability to act both under instruction or with only limited supervision
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Proactive and willing to use initiative and think independently
- Willing to undertake any necessary training
Basic Qualifications (or equivalent)
- Educated to degree level in Law (or equivalent)
- Previous corporate experience working as a Paralegal
- Good level of computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications (or equivalent)
- LPC qualification would be preferable but is not essential
- Knowledge of FCA Rule Book and regulations would be an advantage
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Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,600 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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