Paralegal (Commercial/Corporate)

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking a Paralegal to join its Corporate & Commercial team based in Redhill. This is a great opportunity for a motivated legal professional with 1–2 years of experience to develop in a supportive and professional environment.

You will work closely with solicitors, assisting with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar in corporate/commercial law.
• Good understanding of corporate and commercial principles and procedures.
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with corporate and commercial transactions.
• Preparing, reviewing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions and Companies House filings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefing notes.
• Managing due diligence exercises and reviewing documentation.
• Assisting with formations, restructures and governance matters.
• Supporting commercial contract matters, including reviewing and preparing agreements.
• Liaising with clients, third parties and regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical case files.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and administrative tasks.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate law

Legal drafting

Legal research

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or LPC/SQE studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A well-established and growing legal practice is seeking a Paralegal to join its Corporate & Commercial team based in Redhill. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional with 1-2 years of relevant experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with experienced solicitors, you will assist with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work and direct client interaction.

Company Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with a variety of corporate and commercial transactions.
• Preparing, reviewing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions and Companies House filings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefing notes.
• Managing due diligence exercises and reviewing documentation.
• Assisting with company formations, restructures and corporate governance matters.
• Supporting commercial contract matters, including reviewing and preparing agreements.
• Liaising with clients, third parties and regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical case files.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and administrative tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role within a corporate/commercial law environment.
• Good understanding of corporate and commercial legal principles and procedures.
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Law degree, LPC/SQE studies or equivalent legal qualification desirable but not essential