Commercial Paralegal
Department: Corporate and Commercial
Location: London or Thames Valley (Reading/Southampton)
Term: Permanent, full time
The Firm
Broadfield Law is a commercial law firm advising UK and international clients across a wide range of sectors. The firm combines high quality legal work with a collaborative and pragmatic culture. Our lawyers work closely with clients to provide clear, commercially focused advice and build long term trusted relationships.
The Team
The Commercial team advises clients on a wide range of commercial as well as the full range of data protection compliance matters.
The team supports clients across a range of sectors including technology, life sciences and healthcare and hospitality, financial services, and defence and security.
Our lawyers advise on all manner of complex, standalone commercial agreements, data protection compliance matters and work. They also work closely with the firm’s Corporate and Private Equity teams advising on the commercial, intellectual property and data protection aspects of corporate transactions.
The Role
Broadfield is seeking an experienced Commercial Paralegal to support the Commercial and Corporate teams.
The role will primarily involve assisting lawyers on corporate (including private equity) transactions through commercial due diligence and contract review. There will also be the opportunity to assist with standalone commercial contract work.
The position offers exposure to a broad range of work and the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates across multiple offices.
Responsibilities
The role will primarily involve assisting lawyers on corporate (including private equity) transactions through commercial due diligence and contract review. A candidate who could also undertake data protection and intellectual property due diligence review would be strongly encouraged to apply. In particular, the role would involve::
* reviewing and summarising all types of commercial contracts;
* assisting with the preparation of due diligence reports and transaction summaries, based on the document review carried out; and
* if possible, also reviewing data protection and intellectual property compliance documentation and preparing due diligence reports based on such review.
There may also be the opportunity to be involved in standalone commercial contract including:
* supporting lawyers in drafting, reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements;
* conducting legal and commercial research;
* assisting with general commercial advisory work and client support.
The role will involve working closely with both the Commercial and Corporate teams and supporting matters across a range of sectors and industries.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
* strong organisational and analytical skills
* excellent attention to detail
* strong written communication skills
* the ability to review and analyse contracts
* the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
* a proactive and collaborative approach
A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.
Previous paralegal experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, private equity work or data protection would be advantageous but is not essential.
Career Development
The role provides exposure to a wide range of commercial and transactional matters and offers strong development opportunities within the firm.
Paralegals will work closely with partners and associates across the Commercial and Corporate teams and will gain valuable experience supporting private equity and corporate transactions.