Corporate Paralegal

Brandon James; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Reading is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their busy Corporate team. This role involves working closely with Partners and Solicitors on corporate transactions while gaining hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and comprehensive support for career development.

Benefits

Health Care

Parking

Hybrid Working Pattern

Excellent training, supervision and support

Excellent Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, ideally with a law degree or relevant qualifications.
• Confident IT and document production skills for accurate presentation.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Sharp and analytical approach to complex legal matters.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage virtual data rooms for corporate transactions.
• Support company secretarial work, maintaining statutory registers.
• Prepare documentation for corporate and finance matters.
• Conduct legal and commercial research.
• Manage Companies House filings accurately and on time.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate team.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Document production skills

Education

Law degree or relevant legal qualifications

Job description

Overview

Corporate Paralegal

We are working with an established law firm in Reading that advises a high-quality client base across regional, national and international markets. The firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support a busy Corporate team on acquisitions, disposals, financing and restructures. This role offers exposure to both start-ups and complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, making it ideal for a Corporate Paralegal looking to develop within a respected firm. A great opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal focused on long-term progression.

The Firm

The successful Corporate Paralegal will be joining a top tier regional firm and an organisation who are renowned for delivering exceptional legal support to an impressive portfolio of clients from regional to international level. This Corporate Paralegal will be assisting a number of Partners and Solicitors on a varied aray of work.

The Role

As a Corporate Paralegal you will be working with 4-7 Partners and 2-4 Solicitors, gaining hands-on exposure to high-quality corporate matters from instruction through to completion.

The role will include:

• Creating, maintaining and overseeing virtual data rooms for corporate transactions.
• Supporting company secretarial work, including drafting board minutes, maintaining statutory registers and preparing filings for Companies House.
• Assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation for a range of corporate and finance matters.
• Undertaking legal and commercial research as required by the team.
• Managing and submitting electronic Companies House filings accurately and on time.
• Providing wider administrative and compliance support to the Corporate team, including file set-up, document management and archiving.

The Corporate Paralegal

You will be naturally proactive and conscientious, with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in developing their career.

Requirements

• The Corporate Paralegal must have:
  • A strong and consistent academic background, ideally supported by a law degree or relevant legal qualifications.
  • Confident IT and document production skills, with the ability to produce accurate, well-presented work to tight deadlines.
  • Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • A sharp and analytical approach, with the ability to understand and support complex legal matters.
  • Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to support the wider team as needed.

In return

Competitive Market Salary from £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)

• Health Care
• Parking
• Hybrid Working Pattern
• Excellent training, supervision and support
• Excellent Pension contribution

If you are a Corporate Paralegal and are considering your career options, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed)

Ref: #PD291

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