Corporate Paralegal

Mimecast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Greater London is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support corporate governance and compliance. The role involves managing corporate documentation and cross-functional projects. Candidates should have approximately 5 years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with AI tools. This position offers a salary range of £44,000-£66,000, benefits, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities

Possibility for occasional travel

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years experience as a corporate paralegal or similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to engage in the use of AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance requirements.
• Assist in preparation of corporate documentation.
• Maintain accurate corporate records.

Skills

Corporate governance

Compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification or degree in Law

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Corporate Paralegal

Why Join Our Team?

As a key member of the Mimecast Legal Team, you will have the opportunity to support our corporate governance processes, ensuring that we not only meet regulatory requirements but also uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. This dynamic environment will allow you to leverage your expertise while continuously expanding your knowledge and skills. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in the legal field.

What You’ll Do

As a Corporate Paralegal your role will ensure the Company remains up to date with global corporate compliance obligations, as well as supporting business critical projects within the legal function. You will have the opportunity to engage in a range of corporate matters and participate in various cross functional projects to support Mimecast’s growth plans. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the Corporate Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with the company’s corporate governance requirements in all jurisdictions where Mimecast does business.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of corporate documentation, including minute books, board meeting agendas, directors appointments, resignations, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized corporate records and databases, ensuring all documentation is available and up to date.
• Support internal and external counsel with statutory filings.
• Collaborate with corporate and regional finance stakeholders on corporate compliance matters, KYC requests and data for financial audits.
• Support with management of external counsel fees and billing system.
• Offer support to legal operations matters and management of technology used by the Legal team.
• Support Business Legal Team with ad hoc commercial paralegal matters.
• Support Employment Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer with policy reviews, scheduling compliance training and ad hoc internal investigations.
• Deliver in person hew hire compliance trainings on a regular basis.
• Implement processes and procedures in the key areas of responsibility to support an environment of continuous improvement, through use of technology and AI tools.
• Support strategic projects relating to expansion into new territories and M&A and assist with adhoc legal matters as they arise.

What You’ll Bring

• Completion of a recognized paralegal training course or certification, or a degree in Law is highly desirable.
• Approximately 5 years experience as a corporate paralegal or similar role with a strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Be able to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, with the ability to manage various legal tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• Willingness to engage in the use of AI tools to support development of the role.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop as your career progresses.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• We are a global company with offices all over the world. Accordingly, all candidates should be comfortable in a global operating environment.

What We Bring

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge. We are a global organization, so there is the possibility for occasional travel to other Mimecast locations.

We believe in ‘growth that’s good, we have ‘a culture that cares’ and we are on a ‘mission that matters’.

Our Hybrid Model

We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the London office a minimum of 2-3 days per week, because working together in person :

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The UK base salary range for this position is £44,000-£66,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonus, incentive plans, and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

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Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally : your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.