Senior Paralegal (9-month fixed term contract)

Praxis Group; Lirey; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a leading provider of bespoke private wealth and corporate administration services as a Senior Paralegal. Support the Legal Counsel in advising on company law, trust law, and regulatory compliance. This role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining legal practices knowledge, and assisting with client transactions. Be part of a collaborative environment that values teamwork and personal development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to further development and training.

Responsabilités

• Drafting legal documents for client transactions.
• Maintaining knowledge of legal practices for Guernsey and England.
• Assisting with quarterly legal updates for board reporting.

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Initiative

Formation

Law Degree

Description du poste

Praxis is an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration and yacht services to companies, individuals and families across the world.

Our expertise and experience is driven by recruiting and retaining the brightest and best and creating a culture that allows people to thrive. Our independence encourages an open culture where every voice is valued. We care about creating an environment that hears, supports and shares openly with all our people.

Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, and we nurture an environment of openness and respect where everyone feels valued.

Be heard. Be part of the Praxis Group.

Our central services team provides centralised support to the Group. A career with us provides the chance to work with colleagues across our global network, delivering support across technology & business systems, marketing & communications, finance & accounting, compliance & risk, HR, facilities and administration.

Job summary:

A diverse and varied role which encompasses supporting the Legal Counsel function in all aspects of advising on company law, trust law, regulatory compliance, company secretarial duties and relevant international developments. The successful candidate will need to assist with various internal legal projects, as well as drafting and reviewing documents to facilitate client transactions. The opportunity also exists to become involved in the management of any client litigation. The Senior Paralegal will report to the Senior Associate/Legal Counsel/General Counsel (as applicable from time to time).

Job accountabilities:

• Drafting and updating precedent documents to be used primarily by the Administration team e.g. template minutes, resolutions and other documents as required.
• Maintain a good knowledge of legal practices, primarily for Guernsey and England.
• Drafting legal documents to facilitate client transactions such as trust distributions, termination of trusts, appointment/exclusion of beneficiaries and loans.
• Maintenance of central inbox.
• Maintenance of IHLC workstream through Teams.
• Assisting with preparation of quarterly legal updates for board reporting.
• Assisting with the review and updating of policies & procedures.
• Reviewing and preparing updates on legal issues, such as case reports.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Commitment to further development and training

Skills and Knowledge

• An understanding of the Guernsey/offshore legal and regulatory environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to excellence and personal development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Strong problem solving and critical analysis skills
• Team orientated and client focused

Additional Information

In addition, all our team members are expected to be committed to our core values:

• We inspire
• We listen
• We trust
• We succeed together

To apply

We encourage you to apply well in advance of the deadline and if you are successful, we will meet with you as soon as possible

Our Commitment to Diversity

We want you to bring your full self to work and maximise your potential. Praxis Group is a place where everyone can thrive, whatever their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.