Paralegal - Service Excellence (6 month Contract) – Birmingham or Manchester – 4 roles
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We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. We’re purposeful and purpose-led, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
What to Expect
You’ll be encouraged to develop a global mindset and bring your ideas into action. There are opportunities to grow your career across diverse sectors, with a focus on energy, ambition, and continuous improvement.
About the team
We are recruiting 4 paralegals to join our Legal Project Management (LPM) team to assist our Corporate Finance team with project management and delivery of transactions. You will report to the Head of the LPM team and work closely with lawyers across both Corporate and Finance teams nationally.
The LPM team works across Corporate Finance and the Commercial Advisory group and includes qualified legal project managers. The team coordinates with legal teams and external advisors to ensure successful delivery of transactions, including multi-jurisdictional M&A and corporate reorganisations.
Our Finance team is a national practice advising UK and global financial institutions, private equity houses, funds and corporates on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including corporate/leverage finance, real estate finance, and debt capital markets. Our Corporate team advises a range of clients on domestic and international matters.
About the role
The successful candidates will support on a variety of banking and corporate transactions, including: (i) managing documents checklists and conditions precedent, and general deliverables; (ii) assisting with closing meetings and remote closings (DocuSign); and (iii) producing closing bibles and managing post-closing actions and deliverables. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team and gain experience across a variety of transactions, with training and best practice sharing on project management of transactions from the LPM team.
Skills and experience
* A law degree and/or LPC (or equivalent qualifications)
* A basic understanding of corporate/banking transactions and/or project management experience is advantageous but not essential
* Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
* Calm under pressure with prioritisation skills
* Strong organisational and administrative skills with accuracy and efficiency
* Excellent IT skills and comfort with a variety of IT systems
* Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with energy and a positive outlook
What’s in it for you?
We offer benefits to support your development, health, and future:
* Transparent and fair reward aligned to values and performance
* Flexible, hybrid working options
* Dental, healthcare and wellbeing support
* A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and being your true self at work
* Structured training, mentoring, and international exposure
* Opportunities to contribute through pro bono work and community engagement
* Retirement and financial planning support
Diversity & Inclusion
Inclusive culture is a core value. We foster diversity of thought and collaboration, with support for flexible working arrangements where possible. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us.
For you, For your success. And what's next.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
* Legal Services
* Professional Services
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