Corporate Paralegal

Larbey Evans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their dynamic London team on a 12-month contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to engage in high-level corporate transactions, working closely with partners and attorneys. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a balanced approach to work while contributing to significant financial deals. Ideal candidates will have a strong Paralegal background, particularly in Capital Markets and US Securities, alongside excellent academic qualifications. This is a chance to advance your career in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Qualifications

• Substantial Paralegal experience within a top law firm is essential.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions within Corporate practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Understand documentation for High Yield Bond Transactions.
• Proofread agreements and handle post-closing matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Capital Markets knowledge

US Securities understanding

Leveraged Finance expertise

Language skills (Italian, Spanish, French)

Education

Excellent academic qualifications

Job description

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An elite US law firm is hiring a new Corporate Paralegal to join their stunning London offices on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract working the Afternoon and Evening shift 12pm – 8.30pm. Providing high level work from day one, this is a superb opportunity for an experienced Corporate / Finance Paralegal.

• Salary to £58,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• 12pm to 8.30pm
• Paid overtime

The Corporate Paralegal will play an instrumental role in all phases of the corporate transactions and form an important part of the team, working alongside partners and attorneys.

Corporate Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding of documentation required for High Yield Bond Transactions and the processes from the commencement right through to the closing of the deal.
• Assisting lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
• Deal with attorney requests from the US office via the US Library.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerised systems when applicable.
• Proofread agreements and other transactional documents.
• Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions.
• Handle post-closing matters including the preparation of bound volumes.
• Gathering precedents for new transactions.

Corporate Paralegal Key Skills & Requirements:

• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• Substantial Paralegal experience within a top law firm is essential and preferably in Capital Markets, US Securities and Leveraged Finance.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions within a firm's Corporate practice groups.
• Candidates who can speak Italian, Spanish or French would be advantageous.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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