Training Contract Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm is seeking a Training Contract Paralegal for their London offices. This 9-month fixed-term contract offers high-level work and opportunities to assist in corporate transactions alongside experienced partners and attorneys. Ideal for candidates with a secured training contract for 2026/2027 and substantial experience in a paralegal role.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Training contract secured for 2026 or 2027.
• Substantial paralegal experience within a top law firm.
• Experience in Capital Markets, US Securities, and Leveraged Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in High Yield Bond Transactions from commencement to closing.
• Draft due diligence memos and handle attorney requests.
• Conduct document searches and prepare transactional documents.

Skills

Academic qualifications

Paralegal experience

Proficiency in transactions

Education

Degree in law or related field

Job description

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An elite US law firm is hiring a new Training Contract Paralegal to join their stunning London offices on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract working the Afternoon and Evening shift 12pm – 8.30pm. This role is perfect for someone who has a training contract lined up in 2026/2027. Providing high level work from day one, this is a superb opportunity for an experienced Corporate / Finance Paralegal.

• Salary to £58,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• 12pm to 8.30pm
• Paid overtime

The Training Contract Paralegal will play an instrumental role in all phases of the corporate transactions and form an important part of the team, working alongside partners and attorneys.

Training Contract Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding of documentation required for High Yield Bond Transactions and the processes from the commencement right through to the closing of the deal.
• Assisting lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
• Deal with attorney requests from the US office via the US Library.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerised systems when applicable.
• Proofread agreements and other transactional documents.
• Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions.
• Handle post-closing matters including the preparation of bound volumes.
• Gathering precedents for new transactions.

Training Contract Paralegal Key Skills & Requirements:

• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• Training Contract secured for 2026 or 2027
• Substantial Paralegal experience within a top law firm is essential and preferably in Capital Markets, US Securities and Leveraged Finance.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions within a firm's Corporate practice groups.