Paralegal - Banking & Finance

Blake Morgan LLP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking two Paralegals for their Banking & Finance practice in Cardiff. The role involves transaction management, client liaison, and legal research. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and strong communication skills, with a commitment to high client care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a law degree and demonstrate interest in Banking & Finance.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.
• Proactive and flexible approach required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general transactions and projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and proofread transaction documents.
• Conduct legal research and liaise with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Teamwork

Proactivity

IT literacy

Education

Law degree

Job description

We have an opportunity for two Paralegals within our Banking & Finance practice based at our Cardiff office. Prior legal transactional experience in a Banking or related practice area is preferred but not essential. Suitable applicants will be able to perform well under pressure and be accurate when delivering work to tight deadlines.

We support hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.

Typical work will involve:

• General transaction and project management
• File opening and ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Liaising with clients and counterparties to ensure the delivery of conditions precedent
• Drafting, negotiating and proofreading transaction documents
• Legal research
• Organising completions
• Conducting Companies House searches and dealing with all relevant Companies House filing and registration requirements
• Assisting fee earners generally on transactions as required

Skills / Experience Required

Candidates should have a law degree and be able to demonstrate an interest in developing their experience within a Banking & Finance practice. Additional skills and attributes should include:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• A commitment to high levels of client care
• A strong team working ethos
• Proactive & confident when taking initiative
• Flexibility in approach.
• IT literate.