Paralegal/Support Lawyer Transactional (Contract)

Linklaters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London seeks an experienced Paralegal to join their Transactional team. Responsibilities include preparing and managing NDAs, coordinating transactions, and ensuring legal accuracy. Ideal candidates have at least two years of paralegal experience in a leading law firm, strong drafting skills, and the ability to work New York hours (2:30pm to 10:30pm UK time).

Qualifications

• At least two years' relevant paralegal experience in a leading law firm or legal team.
• Strong focus on drafting and negotiating NDAs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage NDAs and related transactional documents.
• Support coordination of transactions and liaising with clients.
• Proactively manage document checklists and compliance.

Skills

LPC / SQE / foreign-qualified lawyers

Transactional processes

Drafting and negotiating NDAs

Legal documentation

Document management

Communication skills

Job description

Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Transactional team. The role will provide broad paralegal support across a variety of transactional matters, with a particular emphasis on preparing, reviewing, and managing non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs). Experience with other documentation relating to corporate, finance, or commercial transactions is highly valued. Working shift will be aligned with New York business hours, from 2:30pm to 10:30pm UK time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage NDAs and related transactional documents, ensuring legal accuracy and consistency.
• Support coordination of transactions, liaising with clients, lawyers, and third parties to facilitate smooth and timely execution of mandates.
• Proactively manage document checklists, monitor compliance and deadlines, and serve as a central point of contact for transaction stakeholders.
• Assist with due diligence processes, record management, and transaction bibles, with an emphasis on accurate documentation rather than post‑completion administration.
• Oversee completion processes for transactions and maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date records.
• Address client and internal queries regarding documentation and contribute to effective transaction delivery.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress and anticipated next steps.

Candidate requirements

• LPC / SQE / foreign‑qualified lawyers
• At least two years’ relevant paralegal experience in a leading law firm or legal team, with direct experience of transactional processes and a strong focus on drafting and negotiating NDAs.
• Sound understanding of legal documentation, transaction management, and compliance processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks independently, exercising sound judgement and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build constructive relationships at all levels.
• A thorough and proactive approach, with a strong focus on attention to detail, accuracy, and efficient delivery.
• Willingness and ability to work New York hours (2:30pm to 10:30pm UK time).

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to this role must be directed to the recruitment team ([e-mail]) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.