Paralegal recruitment
Dimensional is an independently-owned company whose primary business is investment management. This gives the firm flexibility to address clients’ investment needs in creative and powerful ways. Dimensional was founded in 1981 on a set of ideas that revolutionised financial economics: it is possible to add value without trying to pick stocks or bonds or outguess the market. In markets where securities are freely traded, their prices are almost always fairly valued which provides an opportunity for investors to benefit from the natural relationship that exists between risk and return. By systematically focusing on the dimensions of risk that are worth taking—and avoiding those that are not—Dimensional’s strategies are designed to deliver higher expected returns. Implementation is critical. Keeping costs low will increase net returns. Value can be added through the use of cutting-edge portfolio management and trading techniques.
Position:
The Paralegal provides legal support to various business areas of the Company and assists the London Legal Department regarding a variety of funds and general company/commercial related issues. The Paralegal will work autonomously, where appropriate, following previously agreed procedures or following discussion with or based on specific instruction from the Managing European Counsel and Legal Counsel of the Company. The Paralegal is expected to work closely with the business and the legal team in the US.
Duties / Responsibilities
General legal support - provision of support to the business on global regulatory issues that arise in relation to the asset management services of the Company and the marketing of its funds, including:
• review of terms of business and contracts relating to the marketing of funds (including research on overseas registration requirements)
• assistance in relation to Dimensional’s UCITS funds in the UK and Ireland, including support on product development projects
• assistance in relation to general operational and fund management matters (such as fund subscriptions, corporate actions, class actions, proxy voting, etc.)
• review and drafting of platform and deferred settlement agreements
• liaison with external counsel and the US legal team of the Company
• review and negotiation of supplier and general services contracts
Back-up support to the London Legal Department including:
• Provision of legal support in the review and negotiation of IMAs as required
• assistance with the drafting and revision of legal agreements
• assistance with general company secretarial duties and fund registrations as required
• assistance with HR related matters as required
• review of and support on regulatory developments
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree; paralegal qualifications will be advantageous
• 5 years corporate transaction paralegal experience; preferably in the financial services industry
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong time-management and organisation skills
• Detail oriented with good analytical skills
• Independent thinker with positive team player attitude
• Self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business.
Dimensional is committed to equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Employment with Dimensional is conditional upon evidence of your entitlement to work in the United Kingdom and successful completion of the Company’s background checking process.