Overview
Paralegal - Corporate Governance
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 9:15am to 5:30pm with 1 hour 15 minutes lunch break
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Applicants must be within a 40-minute commutable distance of Tunbridge Wells and hold full Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Role description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal specialising in Corporate Governance to join a busy Corporate & Commercial team. This role offers exposure to high-quality transactional and advisory work, with increasing autonomy to manage your own caseload while supporting senior fee earners. You will play a key role in delivering corporate governance and company law services to a diverse client base, including corporate entities, partnerships, and private clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload under supervision, with growing responsibility for independent legal work
* Draft, review, and amend a wide range of corporate and governance documentation
* Advise and support on matters including Family Investment Companies, Property management companies and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) agreements
* Conduct legal research and provide clear, accurate analysis to supervising solicitors
* Liaise with clients and third parties, responding to queries and taking instructions where appropriate
* Maintain accurate matter updates in line with client expectations
* Support fee earners in meeting billing and chargeable hour targets
* Ensure all documentation is accurate, professionally presented, and appropriately reviewed prior to issue
* Assist with new client enquiries and matter opening procedures
* Contribute to business development initiatives and wider departmental support activities
* Undertake general administrative and legal tasks as required by the team
Essential skills and experience
* Relevant legal experience and/or legal qualifications
* Strong understanding of corporate governance and company law processes
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel
* Experience using legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis / Practical Law) is desirable
* Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach
* Strong organisational and time management skills
How to apply
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Equality and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
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