Corporate Paralegal- US Law Firm- 4 days in office/ 1 day WFH
London
We are partnered with a leading US law firm as they have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join a busy and highly regarded corporate team, on a permanent basis.
This role would suit someone with solid transactional experience who enjoys working across a broad range of corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be supporting partners, associates and wider legal teams on a variety of corporate transactions, while also taking ownership of key processes and documentation.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting lawyers across a wide range of corporate transactions
- Conducting legal and factual research and preparing detailed corporate profiles
- Assisting with Companies House filings and advising on corporate compliance matters
- Supporting company formations and dissolutions
- Assisting with private placements and transactional matters
- Drafting, reviewing and proofreading legal documents
- Managing and supporting virtual data rooms
- Assisting with due diligence exercises, disclosure processes and contract summaries
- Preparing board minutes, written resolutions and shareholder/investor consents
- Supporting signing and completion processes, including DocuSign coordination and closing documents
- Organising transaction bibles, closing sets and maintaining department records
- Liaising with external agencies including notaries where required
- Helping improve internal workflows and processes across the team
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
- A minimum 2:1 degree in Law, GDL or an equivalent legal qualification
- Previous corporate transactional experience within a law firm
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
- Confident communication and proofreading skills
- A proactive and professional approach with a strong client service mindset
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal research tools
- Experience using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis Library, Practical Law, Companies House Direct or Intapp Time would be advantageous, but not essential.
What’s on Offer
The firm offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:
- Enhanced family leave
- Private health and dental insurance
- Pension and life assurance
- Wellness programmes and fitness allowances
- Employee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits
- Ongoing development and progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team where you’ll gain exposure to high-quality corporate work and be encouraged to develop your career further.