Start your legal career with Burges Salmon
Are you a law graduate or a paralegallooking for an exciting opportunity in the legal sector? We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join our Company Secretarial team on a 12 month fixed-term basis.
About The Team
Our Company Secretarial team delivers essential services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, both nationally and internationally. We manage complex filings, support seamless corporate transactions, and stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. At the forefront of governance and compliance, we ensure Companies House obligations are met while driving continuous improvement.
As a Paralegal, you'll join a supportive environment led by Sarah Dann, Head of the Company Secretarial Unit. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, learn quickly, and contribute to work with real, lasting impact - all within a culture that values collaboration, professionalism, and balance. Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model and thrive in an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated.
Our collaborative culture attracts top legal talent and has earned us accolades such as:
* Investors in People – Platinum Accreditation
* RollOnFriday's “Best Firm to Work At” for five consecutive years
* "Law Firm of the Year” at the Legal Business Awards 2025
* “Sustainable Business of the Year” at the Bristol Legal Awards 2025
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain statutory registers and ensure Companies House compliance.
* Support seamless corporate transactions and provide timely reminders.
* Assist with incorporations and ensure legal obligations are met.
* Spearhead audit responses and provide expert guidance on Companies House matters.
What we're looking for:
* Got a law degree (or equivalent)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
* A great team player and able to take ownership of your own work.
* Ability to problem solve with a methodological and logical approach
About Burges Salmon
Our six core values –Ambition, Collaboration, Commitment, Fairness, Quality and Respect- are at the heart of everything we do and help to shape our unique culture. As well as high quality work and exciting development opportunities, we offer our people a professional, friendly and sociable working environment with a real sense of community.
A full overview ofall the benefits of working at Burges Salmon can be found on the ‘working at Burges Salmon' section of our careers page.
It's important to us thatour organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process and offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
If you have any questions regarding the role or the interview process, please contact Katarina Athanasakos (Resourcing Specialist) - [email protected] or call on 0117 307 6517.
This advert will close on 27th March.
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