Financial Regulation and Derivatives Paralegal

Fried Frank Business Services Opportunities • New York, NY

6d • $60,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Fried Frank is hiring a Financial Services Paralegal to support a financial services practice focused primarily on derivatives and structured products for investment banks, asset management firms, and other financial institutions. The team analyzes economic information and prepares documents that support clients’ businesses. The role offers a broad range of work, including research, document drafting, and assistance with preparing and filing transactional documents. In a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, paralegals work closely with attorneys and may have direct client-facing responsibilities.

The position is part of a two-year Financial Services Paralegal Program and requires a two-year commitment as a full-time employee. Participants receive exposure to securities law, tax law, equity derivative sales, securities trading, and asset management. Paralegals may use a designated block of PTO to prepare for the LSAT and law school application process. The potential start date is January 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; Economics, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an interest in financial markets.
• Ability to work in a team setting and complete tasks or projects independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Availability and flexibility to work considerable overtime and make an approximately two-year commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of VBA, experience with Bloomberg Terminal, or experience with other programming languages.
• Interest in pursuing law school or a career in law or finance.
• Degree in Economics, Finance, or another related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft deal documents by conducting market research and incorporating economic terms.
• Communicate regularly with clients and other legal counsel about outstanding deals.
• Handle filings of deals with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Maintain detailed records of client deal history and manage related administrative duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and health and wellness initiatives.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may be used as a designated block of time to prepare for the LSAT and law school application process.
• The paralegal will in most cases be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level