Paralegal | Legal & Risk | Core Operations

at  FTI Consulting Inc

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