A well established leading law firm based in Basingstoke is currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to cover a 12 month Maternity cover contract in their Corporate and Commercial team. Day to day duties will include - Assisting on company disposals and acquisitions by: Assisting with the compiling of/ reviewing due diligence information and responses; Data room management; Reviewing transaction documents; Producing, reducing and amending ancillary documents such as board minutes and resolutions, resignation letters, stock transfer forms, indemnities for lost share certificates; Copying and scanning documents; Preparing transaction bibles; Reviewing and proofreading corporate and commercial documents including shareholders agreements, commercial contracts, agency and distribution agreements; Company secretarial duties and completing Companies House forms and filings; Drafting Board Minutes and Resolutions; Attending meetings and calls with other members of the team and taking and writing up notes; Legal research; Corresponding with clients, other members of the corporate team (and, if necessary, other departments working on matters), accountants and other professional advisers and contacts; Making trademark applications; Opening files, compiling client ID and other secretarial duties. Engage in active marketing of the Department including attending events, writing blogs etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and supportive team, offering excellent benefits, career development and extremely varied work, please apply today for further details.