We’re currently seeking a Paralegal to join our Birmingham office on a hybrid working basis.
458 Law is a corporate law firm and a division of Excello Law that serves a broad range of clients in the UK and around the world. We specialise in M&A, business succession planning, start-up and growth finance, demergers and reorganisations, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions for private companies.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be a key part of our corporate team, getting hands-on experience from day one. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting legal due diligence – preparing enquiries, reviewing documents and managing virtual data rooms
* Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including corporate authorisations and other ancillary documents
* Owning and managing document lists for deals, reorganisations and demergers
* Preparing and submitting filings to Companies House and other registries accurately and on time
* Producing clear reports, memos, letters and presentations using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Carrying out targeted legal research using trusted databases and platforms
* Staying on top of KYC, compliance and file management in line with regulatory standards
What we’re looking for:
We’d love to hear from people who:
* Have paralegal experience in a corporate law firm
* Understand corporate transactions and legal documentation
* Are comfortable working with legal research tools and document management systems
* Know their way around Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Take pride in delivering high-quality work
* Are proactive, organised and enjoy taking ownership
* Have a sharp eye for detail and a genuine drive to learn
What we offer:
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Exposure to exciting corporate transactions and a real opportunity to grow
* A supportive team that values ambition, curiosity and initiative
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