Training Contract Paralegal

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City of London is seeking a Training Contract Paralegal. The role involves assisting in transaction management, reviewing documents, and drafting due diligence materials. Candidates must have a secured Training Contract for 2027 and possess excellent academic qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a structured learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

12-month fixed-term contract

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

Qualifications

• Must have a Training Contract in place for 2027 onwards.
• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• Strong IT/computer skills – Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the deal team to manage deal transactions.
• Review and edit transaction documents for accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute transaction documents to clients.
• Assist in drafting corporate authorisations and related documents.
• Review VDRs and prepare Language Lists for due diligence.
• Draft due diligence memorandum and other relevant documents.
• Conduct company registry searches and factual research.
• Maintain signing/closing checklists and prepare closing sets.

Skills

Strong IT/computer skills

Excellent academic qualifications

Education

GDL and LPC or SQE 1 and 2 qualifications

Job description

Training Contract Paralegal

We’re looking for Paralegals who already have a Training Contract secured for 2027 and are eager to learn and develop before their TC begins!

Our busy US law firm client, based in a stunning City location, is seeking a Paralegal to join their UK Banking team. This role offers exposure to high-level work from day one, so candidates should possess strong academics and a solid work ethic.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 12-month fixed-term contract (can offer longer!).
• 9:30am-6pm office hours
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

Responsibilities of the Training Contract Paralegal:

• Be an active member of the deal team to generally assist in transaction management throughout the lifecycle of a deal.
• Review and edit transaction documents for sense, consistency, cross reference accuracy, facts, calculations, and typographical errors.
• Prepare, update, assemble and distribute transaction documents to clients and other counsels.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate authorisations and other conditions precedent documentation.
• Assist with due diligence matters by reviewing VDRs and preparing Language Lists.
• Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
• Carry out various company registry searches and other factual research.
• Prepare and maintain signing/closing checklists, prepare signature packs, and prepare closing sets and bound volumes.

Requirements of the Training Contract Paralegal:

• Must have a Training Contract in place for 2027 onwards.
• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• GDL and LPC or SQE 1 and 2 qualifications are essential.
• Strong IT/computer skills – Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems.