Paralegal

Brandon James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their corporate team. This long-term role is ideal for those with a strong background in corporate transactions and willingness to mentor junior paralegals. Responsibilities include drafting documents, managing due diligence, and supporting transactions. Competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000. A supportive environment with opportunities for career development awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Salary £38,000 - £45,000

Supportive team environment

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a corporate Paralegal, ideally involving fund secondaries or private equity work.
• Proven ability to oversee and mentor junior paralegals.
• Desire for a long-term Paralegal role.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review ancillary documents.
• Manage due diligence processes and data room administration.
• Support transaction closings while overseeing junior paralegals.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to supervise or mentor junior team members

Strong understanding of transactional workflows and deadlines

Proactive and highly organised

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

A forward-thinking international law firm based in Central London is seeking a career Paralegal to join their established corporate team on a permanent basis. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in corporate transactions and a genuine interest in managing and mentoring others.

The team specialises in fund secondaries and broader corporate work, and they are looking for someone committed to remaining in a long-term Paralegal role, with the confidence and capability to take on supervisory responsibilities within a high-performing legal team.

The Paralegal's role

The Paralegal will work closely with fee earners and fellow paralegals on a range of corporate matters, with a focus on fund secondaries. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and reviewing ancillary documents, managing due diligence processes, data room administration, and supporting the smooth running of transaction closings.

In addition to technical legal support, the Paralegal will play a key role in overseeing a team of junior paralegals, delegating tasks, providing informal training, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output across the team.

This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment that would suit someone confident, proactive, and highly organised, with a genuine interest in both corporate work and team coordination.

The Paralegal

To be considered for this Paralegal role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a corporate Paralegal, ideally involving fund secondaries or private equity work
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor junior team members
• A strong understanding of transactional workflows and deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable

This is a long-term Paralegal role and not suited to candidates looking for a route to qualification.

In Return?

• Salary in the region of £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
• Central London location
• A supportive team environment with exposure to high-quality corporate work
• Long‑term career development in a respected international firm

If you are a Paralegal currently open to exploring opportunities. Contact Mark Collard at Brandon James

Ref: MC21021

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