Paralegal (M&A Transactions)

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is looking for an entry level Paralegal to join their busy team. Responsibilities include working on M&A transactions, conducting legal research, and managing documents. The ideal candidate will have a Law degree and previous experience in a legal setting. The position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum and is for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, ideally within M&A or funds.

Responsibilities

• Working on M&A transactions
• Conducting legal research
• Document management

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Proofreading

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent qualification

Job description

• Exciting entry level role to join a busy team working on M&A transactions.
• International top tier law firm

About Our Client

This well-established international law firm

Job Description

• Working on M&A transactions
• Working on version control, track changes
• Keeping libraries of particular contracts and insurance policies
• Working on amendments to contracts
• Keeping notes of calls
• Screening and signposting emails
• Conducting legal research
• Proof reading
• Document management
• Administrative tasks
• Providing assistance with ad-hoc queries and requests from the team

The Successful Applicant

A successful Paralegal will have the following experience:

• A degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a legal environment, ideally within M&A or funds.

What's on Offer

• Entry level Paralegal salary of £32,000 per annum.
• 12 month FTC at a top tier international law firm