Junior Corporate Paralegal FTC

McArthurGlen Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McArthurGlen as a Junior Corporate Paralegal and support the legal team with document drafting, due diligence, and corporate governance tasks. This fixed-term role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for professional development in a thriving organization known for its values-based culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance bonus

Wellbeing allowance for health activities

2 paid volunteering days per year

Access to exclusive discounts

Hybrid working options

International exposure

Learning & Development resources

Values-based culture

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Future legal trainee or 1-2 years corporate/commercial experience.
• Personable and initiative-driven individual.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting documents including board minutes.
• Conducting company searches and due diligence.
• Assisting with corporate governance and filing.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Legal training or corporate/commercial experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Mission
‘To create the finest retail experiences.’

Our Purpose
‘Making the extraordinary possible'

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, was founded in Europe in 1993 and currently manages 23 designer outlets in 8 countries.

This is a fixed term contract until the end of 2025.

What you'll be doing...

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Junior Corporate Paralegal to join McArthurGlen, Europe’s leading developer, owner and operator of premium designer outlet on a fixed term basis ( approx. 6 months). As the pioneer of designer outlet retailing in Europe, McArthurGlen continues to shape the concept of destination shopping for local communities and international visitors.

The successful paralegal will join the dynamic and busy McArthurGlen legal team in London and will report into the Corporate Legal Advisor. Your role will support various corporate, regulatory, compliance and commercial related matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing and drafting of documentation, including board minutes, written resolutions, and other ancillary documents
• Company searches and due diligence
• Signing and closing arrangements for transactions
• Post-completion tasks, including collating originals, file management and upload of transaction bibles
• Arranging execution of documents (including collecting signatures via DocuSign)
• Company secretarial support, including tracking and processing statements and other Companies House Filings
• Assisting with corporate governance matters including preparation of materials for board meetings and minutes
• Maintenance of electronic records
• Diary management of the corporate legal team and scheduling of board meetings

Why McArthurGlen?

Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with a performance bonus of up to 12%
Wellbeing Allowance:Claim towards yoga, gym equipment, or any activity that promotes your wellbeing.
Volunteering Days:Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Exclusive Discounts:Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.
Flexible Working:Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs.
International Exposure:Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organization.
Learning & Development:Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.
Values-Based Culture:Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference.
Positive Work Environment:Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

To be successful you’ll bring...

• Future legal trainee awaiting start of training contract or a someone with approximately one to two years’ worth of corporate/commercial experience (legal or non-legal)
• The ability and ambition to pick up tasks and work autonomously
• Someone who will understand the mechanics of a transaction, be personable, unafraid to ask questions, but also willing to take initiative and drive results
• Ability to support on a broad range of practice areas
• Willingness to work flexibly and at a fast pace
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organised
• A great attitude to work
• Computer literacy, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What to expect…

• We commit to replying to all applications, feel free to get in touch if you’d like an update
• You will have a main point of contact within our Talent team
• We’re a collaborative business: it’s important for you to meet as many people as you can during the recruitment process.

We’re also aware that your time is precious, so aim to keep to a two-stage process wherever we can

Be part of something extraordinary...

At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible.

95% of colleagues believe we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of their personal identities.

Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future.

Our Success Framework

Please view the full job description below

Our Mission
‘To create the finest retail experiences.’

Our Purpose
‘Making the extraordinary possible'

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, was founded in Europe in 1993 and currently manages 23 designer outlets in 8 countries.

This is a fixed term contract until the end of 2025.

What you'll be doing...

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Junior Corporate Paralegal to join McArthurGlen, Europe’s leading developer, owner and operator of premium designer outlet on a fixed term basis ( approx. 6 months). As the pioneer of designer outlet retailing in Europe, McArthurGlen continues to shape the concept of destination shopping for local communities and international visitors.

The successful paralegal will join the dynamic and busy McArthurGlen legal team in London and will report into the Corporate Legal Advisor. Your role will support various corporate, regulatory, compliance and commercial related matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing and drafting of documentation, including board minutes, written resolutions, and other ancillary documents
• Company searches and due diligence
• Signing and closing arrangements for transactions
• Post-completion tasks, including collating originals, file management and upload of transaction bibles
• Arranging execution of documents (including collecting signatures via DocuSign)
• Company secretarial support, including tracking and processing statements and other Companies House Filings
• Assisting with corporate governance matters including preparation of materials for board meetings and minutes
• Maintenance of electronic records
• Diary management of the corporate legal team and scheduling of board meetings

Why McArthurGlen?

Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with a performance bonus of up to 12%
Wellbeing Allowance:Claim towards yoga, gym equipment, or any activity that promotes your wellbeing.
Volunteering Days:Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Exclusive Discounts:Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.
Flexible Working:Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs.
International Exposure:Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organization.
Learning & Development:Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.
Values-Based Culture:Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference.
Positive Work Environment:Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

To be successful you’ll bring...

• Future legal trainee awaiting start of training contract or a someone with approximately one to two years’ worth of corporate/commercial experience (legal or non-legal)
• The ability and ambition to pick up tasks and work autonomously
• Someone who will understand the mechanics of a transaction, be personable, unafraid to ask questions, but also willing to take initiative and drive results
• Ability to support on a broad range of practice areas
• Willingness to work flexibly and at a fast pace
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organised
• A great attitude to work
• Computer literacy, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What to expect…

• We commit to replying to all applications, feel free to get in touch if you’d like an update
• You will have a main point of contact within our Talent team
• We’re a collaborative business: it’s important for you to meet as many people as you can during the recruitment process.

We’re also aware that your time is precious, so aim to keep to a two-stage process wherever we can

Be part of something extraordinary...

At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible.

95% of colleagues believe we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of their personal identities.

Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future.

Our Success Framework

Please view the full job description below