Training Contract Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm is seeking a 'Training Contract Paralegal' for their London office to support corporate transactions. This role offers competitive pay and a hybrid working model, making it ideal for candidates preparing for a training contract in the coming years. Responsibilities include managing complex transactions, assisting lawyers, and conducting detailed document research.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Qualifications

• Experience in Capital Markets, US Securities, and Leveraged Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand documentation for High Yield Bond Transactions.
• Assist lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Draft due diligence memoranda and handle document searches.

Skills

Excellent academic qualifications

Substantial paralegal experience

Proficiency in managing complex transactions

Education

Training contract secured for 2026 or 2027

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

Job Description:

Training Contract Paralegal

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding documentation required for High Yield Bond Transactions and the processes from start to finish.
• Assisting lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Drafting due diligence memoranda, call logs, fact backup charts, and transfer circle ups.
• Handling attorney requests from the US office via the US Library.
• Conducting document searches and factual research, including computerized system searches.
• Proofreading agreements and transactional documents.
• Obtaining charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State.
• Handling post-closing matters, including preparing bound volumes.
• Gathering precedents for new transactions.

Skills & Requirements:

• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• Training contract secured for 2026 or 2027.
• Substantial paralegal experience in a top law firm, preferably in Capital Markets, US Securities, and Leveraged Finance.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions within a corporate practice group.