Corporate Paralegal - US firm

EJ Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Greater London is hiring a Corporate Paralegal. The successful candidate will handle documentation, oversee transaction processes, and engage in due diligence. This role requires prior Corporate / M&A experience and the ability to work autonomously. Offering up to £45,000 per annum, this is a great chance to build on your corporate experience in a top firm. Apply now for this client-facing position.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft documentation including corporate authorisations.
• Prepare conditions precedent documentation and oversee the process.
• Conduct company searches and due diligence.
• Manage pre-completion matters including proof-reading documents.
• Coordinate signing and closing arrangements for transactions.
• Handle post-completion tasks including transaction bibles preparation.
• Manage registrations and filings at Companies House.
• Review and negotiate reliance letters.

Skills

Corporate / M&A experience

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Good academic record

Job description

Your New Firm

The successful Corporate Paralegal will be joining an extremely well-respected Corporate practice recognised in the legal directories as having notable sector strengths in financial services, life sciences and TMT. They are regularly engaged on domestic and international deals, including matters in emerging markets.

Your New Role

Day-to-day, The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible For

• Reviewing and drafting of documentation, including corporate authorisations, share certificates, stock transfer forms and other ancillary documents;
• Preparing and collating conditions precedent documentation and oversight of the conditions precedent process;
• Company searches and due diligence;
• Pre-completion matters, including proof-reading of documents;
• Signing and closing arrangements for financing transactions;
• Post-completion tasks, including preparation of transaction bibles, collating originals, file management and conditions subsequent;
• Registrations and filings at Companies House; and
• Reviewing and negotiating reliance letters.

About You

Prior Corporate / M&A experience

Good academic record

The ability to pick up tasks and work autonomously

There is scope for this role to extend beyond the initial 12 months.

Salary

In return, the Paralegal will be offered a competitive pro rata salary equivalent and up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your Corporate experience in a top US firm in a client-facing role. Please apply today to be considered immediately for this Paralegal contract position.