Corporate Paralegal

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: up to £45k plus Overtime

The Firm

The firm is a leading prestigious US law firm renowned for its expertise in corporate transactions and high-value advisory work. The Tax Department works seamlessly with corporate, M&A, private equity, real estate, and finance teams to provide innovative tax-efficient strategies for a diverse client base, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private equity-backed businesses.

The Role

The role will be varied and suit a paralegal who enjoys the technical side of law. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to work on high-quality matters, offering exposure to complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Support: Assisting on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, including conducting tax due diligence and drafting simple tax clauses.
• Legal Research: Performing factual and substantive research on complex tax legislation, including Corporation Tax, VAT, and Capital Gains Tax.
• Document Management: Drafting and reviewing tax sections of legal documents, managing signature processes, and maintaining trackers for investor information.
• Advisory Assistance: Supporting partners in developing tax advisory materials, know-how, and client updates.
• Compliance: Maintaining corporate records, assisting with HMRC correspondence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures.

About You

• Education: Law degree (2:1 or above) or GDL/LPC/SQE qualification.
• Experience: Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate or tax department is highly desirable, but a paralegal with corporate or transactional experience who has a real interest in tax will also be considered.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and meticulous drafting abilities.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Why Join?

• High-quality, complex work in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression (including training contract – 90% of the training contracts are offered to paralegals)
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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