Corporate Paralegal- US Law Firm- 4 days in office/ 1 day WFH
London
We are partnered with a leading US law firm as they have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join a busy and highly regarded corporate team, on a permanent basis.
This role would suit someone with solid transactional experience who enjoys working across a broad range of corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be supporting partners, associates and wider legal teams on a variety of corporate transactions, while also taking ownership of key processes and documentation.
Responsibilities will include:
* Supporting lawyers across a wide range of corporate transactions
* Conducting legal and factual research and preparing detailed corporate profiles
* Assisting with Companies House filings and advising on corporate compliance matters
* Supporting company formations and dissolutions
* Assisting with private placements and transactional matters
* Drafting, reviewing and proofreading legal documents
* Managing and supporting virtual data rooms
* Assisting with due diligence exercises, disclosure processes and contract summaries
* Preparing board minutes, written resolutions and shareholder/investor consents
* Supporting signing and completion processes, including DocuSign coordination and closing documents
* Organising transaction bibles, closing sets and maintaining department records
* Liaising with external agencies including notaries where required
* Helping improve internal workflows and processes across the team
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
* A minimum 2:1 degree in Law, GDL or an equivalent legal qualification
* Previous corporate transactional experience within a law firm
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
* The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
* Confident communication and proofreading skills
* A proactive and professional approach with a strong client service mindset
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal research tools
* Experience using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis Library, Practical Law, Companies House Direct or Intapp Time would be advantageous, but not essential.
What’s on Offer
The firm offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:
* Enhanced family leave
* Private health and dental insurance
* Pension and life assurance
* Wellness programmes and fitness allowances
* Employee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits
* Ongoing development and progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team where you’ll gain exposure to high-quality corporate work and be encouraged to develop your career further.
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