Paralegal- Corporate

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment in London is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a Top 200 firm, offering hybrid working and exposure to high-value M&A, finance, and corporate matters. You will support partners and lawyers across corporate, commercial, and finance matters, gaining early responsibility and client exposure.

The role emphasises mentoring, structured progression, and a clear path toward qualification. Ideal candidates will be organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented with strong communication

Qualifications

• Corporate/commercial experience essential.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC processes an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A and restructuring transactions.
• Draft and review NDAs, SPAs, and shareholder agreements.
• Manage due diligence, data rooms, and completion deliverables.
• Assist on finance documents and company filings.
• Conduct AML checks and compliance tasks.
• You'll gain early responsibility with direct exposure to clients and partners.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Job description

Corporate Paralegal - London, South-West | Top 200 Ranked Firm | Hybrid Working | Excellent prospects for future progression

The Firm:

A respected Top 200 ranked law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality work and a collaborative culture.

The Corporate team advises UK and international clients on M&A, finance, and business law. You'll join a close-knit group where partners are hands-on, mentoring is structured, and contribution is recognised.

The Role:

A broad, hands-on Corporate Paralegal position supporting partners and lawyers across corporate, commercial, and finance matters.

Work will include:

• Supporting M&A and restructuring transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing NDAs, SPAs, and shareholder agreements.
• Managing due diligence, data rooms, and completion deliverables.
• Assisting on finance documents and company filings.
• Conducting AML checks and compliance tasks.
• You'll gain early responsibility and direct exposure to clients and partners.

Why This Role?

A strong platform for developing transactional skills and progressing within a high-calibre London firm.

Key takeaways:

• Broad experience across corporate, commercial, and finance work.
• Cross-border exposure to high-value transactions.
• Direct partner supervision and mentoring.
• Early responsibility and client contact.
• Clear progression path toward training or qualification.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused, with strong communication skills and an interest in corporate law.
• Corporate/commercial experience essential
• Confident managing multiple priorities and liaising with clients.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC processes an advantage.
• Benefits including healthcare, pension & hybrid working