Corporate Paralegal

A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its highly regarded London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal with an interest in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate transactions to develop within one of the world's most respected legal practices.

The Corporate Paralegal's Role

The successful Corporate Paralegal will support the Corporate team across a broad range of transactional matters, including:

Assisting on private equity, M&A and general corporate transactions
Preparing board minutes, written resolutions and corporate documentation
Conducting legal and corporate due diligence
Managing virtual data rooms and reviewing transaction documents
Preparing due diligence reports, closing checklists and transaction bibles
Supporting transaction signings, completions and post-completion requirements
Coordinating Companies House filings and maintaining statutory registers
Drafting correspondence and legal research notes
Liaising with clients, counterparties and external advisers
Assisting with business development materials and client presentations
Monitoring transaction deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently

The Corporate Paralegal

The successful Corporate Paralegal will ideally have:

A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
Previous experience as a Corporate Paralegal, Legal Assistant or within a transactional legal team
A genuine interest in corporate law, M&A or private equity
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
A proactive and professional approach
Experience using Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Experience with virtual data rooms or Companies House filings would be advantageous

In Return

£26,000 to £30,000 salary
Exposure to high-value corporate and private equity transactions
Excellent mentoring from leading corporate lawyers
High-quality international client work
Ongoing training and career development
Modern London office
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Strong long-term progression opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal looking to build their career within a leading international law firm, gaining exposure to complex corporate transactions while working alongside some of the industry's most experienced legal professionals
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed