Corporate Paralegal / LPC Graduate

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to assist Partners and Senior Associates on diverse corporate transactional work. Applicants should have a 2.1 degree from a leading university and demonstrated confident communication skills. This role may lead to a training contract, especially for top-performing paralegals. The firm offers a collegiate environment and good work-life balance.

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Possibility of training contract

Qualifications

• Some experience as a corporate/commercial paralegal gained during work experience.
• Exceptional academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners and Senior Associates on corporate transactional work.
• Engage in M&A for both UK and international clients.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to work in corporate/commercial law

Education

2.1 degree from a leading university

Completion of LPC or expected completion

Job description

Overview

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Job details

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal / LPC Graduate – Leading to a Training Contract

Location: Central London

Salary: to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

A leading London law firm is looking for a paralegal with some experience in corporate/commercial work to join their expanding team. You must have exceptional academics (minimum of a 2.1 from a leading university). There is a strong possibility this role will lead to a training contract. The role will involve assisting Partners and Senior Associates on a wide variety of corporate transactional work, predominantly M&A, for both UK and international clients.

Qualifications

Essential: you have some experience as a corporate/commercial paralegal (this doesn’t have to be extensive and could be gained during work experience) and you have confident communication skills and excellent academics. You must also have either completed the LPC, or expect to complete the LPC in the next few months.

Environment & progression

Collegiate, team‑orientated environment with a good work‑life balance. There is a strong possibility this role will lead to a training contract as the firm often takes their trainees from their paralegals.

Application note

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.