Paralegal – Liquidity & Margin Services Legal

Overview
Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Paralegal to join our EMEA Liquidity & Margin Services team. This role is located in Manchester or Edinburgh, UK.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Providing a mix of legal and administrative support to the legal team
Assisting with the drafting and review of legal documentation relating to various products and services
Assisting with regulatory change implementation projects
Management of template database, including periodic updates
Attending meetings, and liaising with business and other stakeholders
Researching key legal topics, and managing the team knowhow library

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
A relevant paralegal or legal qualification / degree, or equivalent experience
Attention to detail, able to deal with large amounts of text / information
Strong technical skills; competence with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Document management skills: experience in setting up and/or managing databases / document management systems
Good time management and organisation skills: proactive; ability to: multi-task, effectively prioritise tasks, set clear and realistic deadlines for others, manage expectations
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff of differing levels of seniority
Willingness to learn and ask questions to confirm proper understanding
Positive attitude, team player and flexible approach
(Ideally) Previous experience in a financial services or commercial environment

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:
BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.