Corporate Legal Assistant

Simpson Judge; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Altrincham is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to support their corporate team. In this role, you'll assist with various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, while providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal environments, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. Great opportunities for career progression are offered in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Collaborative legal team

Hands-on experience in high-quality legal environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in corporate or IP.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, share sales, and corporate governance.
• Drafting and formatting legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and preparing client-facing documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal technology proficiency

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

A progressive and well-regarded legal 500 law firm based in Altrincham is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their busy Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their legal career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role:

Working closely with experienced lawyers, you’ll provide key support across a broad range of corporate matters. Ideally, you'll have prior experience in corporate and/or intellectual property (IP) work, but strong candidates from other legal backgrounds will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, share sales, and corporate governance
• Drafting and formatting legal documents, including NDAs, board minutes, and shareholder agreements
• Supporting with due diligence exercises and transaction management
• Conducting legal research and preparing client-facing documentation
• Liaising with clients, Companies House, and third-party professionals
• File management and administrative support for the team

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in corporate or IP
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
• Confident using legal technology and Microsoft Office
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative and commercially focused legal team
• Gain hands-on experience in a high-quality legal 500 legal environment
• Be part of a modern, ambitious law firm with a great office culture
• Competitive salary package depending on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in corporate law, with scope for progression and growth in a supportive team.

Apply via the details below:

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07584016389