Banking Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic banking and finance practice in Leeds, where you will assist a talented team of solicitors in a variety of legal transactions. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in business development while honing your skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on well-being and inclusivity, this forward-thinking firm values its people and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth. If you're an organized and motivated individual with a passion for law, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in an esteemed legal setting.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Resources

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Completed law degree or equivalent with at least 6 months of experience.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with banking and finance transactions.
• Prepare and review finance documents and manage deal rooms.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Law Degree

Legal Qualification

Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

Our Banking and Finance practice acts for banks, non-traditional lenders, public sector bodies, and borrower clients in relation to a wide range of financing transactions.

The team is now looking for two talented Paralegals to join them in our Leeds Office. With a strong rating in Chambers and an enviable FTSE 250 client list, this is an excellent opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary banking practice with national and international reach.

What will you be doing?

You will play an important role in assisting an experienced team of solicitors with a busy and varied workload and will work closely with other members of the national banking team. Your responsibilities will include supporting the team on the full range of banking and real estate finance transactions, such as:

1. Assisting with the preparation, review, and proofing of finance documents
2. Reviewing constitutional documents and Companies House records
3. Preparing board minutes, shareholder resolutions, and other corporate authorizations
4. Managing conditions precedent checklists
5. Managing deal rooms
6. Coordinating the signing of documents and assisting with closings
7. Post-transaction matters such as registrations, records maintenance, and reporting

Additionally, we are looking to grow our client base, so you can expect to be involved in business development activities, including attending events (both internal and external) and preparing tender submissions.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you will have already completed your legal education, including at least a law degree or equivalent. You should be attentive to issues that may affect your work and possess an inquisitive mind and keen eye for detail.

It is also important that you are highly organized, efficient, able to prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly.

To succeed in this role, you will need at minimum:

• Completed your law degree or other legal qualification and/or at least 6 months of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar role
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience managing multiple workloads simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience within Banking & Finance
• Experience working within a large law firm
• Familiarity with Loan Market Association documentation

What makes it great to work here?

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture emphasizes that we're more than just suits, giving us a more human feel.

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we prioritize our people's health and happiness, offering resources and initiatives to support wellbeing and flexible working options.

Through our DEI initiatives, we foster an environment where differences are valued. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, collaborates with various colleague networks supporting race, ethnicity, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development. We are committed to expanding these networks to better support everyone. Learn more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

We are dedicated to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments for the best experience, please contact the recruiter. Let us know if you need this job advert or application in a different format.

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