Overview
This job is with Clifford Chance, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
The role of a GFM Paralegal at our Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre offers you the chance to work within a practice area which complements the firm's work, ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients. Our skills and expertise are in great demand. We are recruiting additional Paralegals to join the highly experienced, innovative, and client-centric team. The Newcastle GFM team works across various product groups including Asset Finance, Derivatives and Structured Products, Structured Asset Backed Real Estate, Financial Regulation, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Debt Finance. You may specialise in one product group but will be expected to support other groups where required.
Who You Will Work With
At our Newcastle Delivery Centre, you’ll be part of a well‑established paralegal support team with a range of seniority and specialisms. As a GFM Paralegal you will collaborate closely with Paralegals, Apprentice Paralegals, Senior and Supervisory Paralegals, Managing Paralegals, Operations Managers, Legal Technology Advisors and Process Architects. You are likely to have direct contact and communication with Associates, Lawyers and Business Professionals based in other offices around the world.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring your work is accurate and thorough at all times
* Accurately updating internal tracking systems
* Being proactive about continuous improvement, systems and processes
* Integrating legal technology into our processes and advancing your skills in this area as much as possible
* Working efficiently and effectively within a team
* Providing timely updates as to work progress
* Communicating effectively at all times
* Playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all
What You Will Do
You will undertake a multitude of tasks for the GFM practice area (and other practice areas as needed), including but not limited to:
* Due diligence/Contract reviews
* Comments handling
* Drafting transaction documents and letters
* Reviewing pre and post-completion work
* Assisting with collation and preparation of conditions precedent
* Preparing transaction bibles and post-closing support
* Proofreading/checking cross-referencing
* Redacting
* Preparation of execution versions and signing support
* Use of the latest legal technology for service delivery including Kira, High Q, Relativity and Contract Companion
* Other administrative tasks as and when required
How We Will Support You
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to grow and develop your skills and knowledge. We offer formal training, informal coaching and mentoring, skills-based and technical training, and on-the-job learning. You will have the opportunity to participate in internal training covering:
* Legal Technology
* Process Improvement
* Online training specific to the role of a paralegal, lawyer, manager, etc.
* Legal Training
Qualifications
Essential
* Demonstrable previous experience of working in an office or corporate environment
* Good academics – graduate (any discipline, non-law degrees accepted) or a CILEx level 3 (or above) qualification in Law
* Flexible and effective verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent research capabilities with the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce complex findings
* Proactive and forward thinking
* Flexible and have desire to learn
* Organised and efficient – ability to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
* Proficient in applying and using a range of technology
* Excellent attention to detail
* Very good team player
* Desirable – Demonstrable previous paralegal experience especially in the product groups or practice areas specific to Global Financial Markets
* Demonstrable experience of working in a customer service environment
* Fluent in a European language, particularly French, German, Spanish or Italian
Company Description
The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, located in Clifford Chance's Newcastle office, is one of two such centres, with the other in Delhi. These centres support global lawyer teams by utilising knowledge, resources, processes, and legal technology to serve clients. The Newcastle Delivery Centre comprises practice areas including Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Tax, Pensions & Employment.
What We Offer
Clifford Chance offers a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life. For Newcastle-specific information, please visit our What We Offer page on our career site.
About The Firm
As a global law firm, our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients\' businesses across critical moments. We operate in sectors and regions that matter to our clients with forward-thinking insights and tech-enabled solutions. You\'ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team and unlock opportunities for clients across borders and cultures.
Additional Information
The Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Application process: Online application, online assessment, final stage assessment centre
How To Apply
* Complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter indicating why you are an ideal fit for the role.
* Successful candidates at application review will be invited to complete an online assessment.
* If you pass the online assessment, you will be invited to a final stage assessment centre held in person at our Newcastle office. Travel costs may be supported where applicable.
Work pattern: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week. Core office hours 09:00 – 20:00. Hybrid working policy in place; at least 50% of time in the office.
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. We are guided by our values-based Code and are committed to fair and equal access to opportunities for all applicants and employees, irrespective of background. Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups is open to all.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
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