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We are seeking curious and enthusiastic individuals to join our Legal Services Team as a Paralegal. If successful, you will be based in the Newcastle Office on a hybrid basis supporting the firm's lawyers worldwide and assisting in delivering a full business law service to leading corporations and financial institutions.

Joining us as a Paralegal offers the opportunity to be immersed in the full spectrum of work undertaken within a top 10 global law firm. You will contribute to various teams and be encouraged to be curious, engaged, enthusiastic, and proactive. We aim to provide unrivalled paralegal experience, with no limits to the work involved, supported by comprehensive training and supervision.

The Newcastle office is our hub for legal innovation and technology, giving you the chance to participate in cutting-edge initiatives at the forefront of the legal industry's transformation. We are also integrating generative AI tools into our workflows, and Paralegals are encouraged to develop awareness of these technologies, engaging with them responsibly with provided training and guidance.

Working under supervision of Supervising Paralegals and qualified lawyers, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with private M&A transactions, IPOs, and share issues, including contract reviews, due diligence, investor documentation verification, drafting and reviewing corporate documents, and managing virtual data rooms.
• Supporting dispute resolution tasks such as note-taking, summarizing calls, managing exhibits, fact-checking, and building court bundles, especially in large-scale e-disclosure reviews.
• Participating in banking transactions by drafting checklists, security documents, and coordinating lender approvals, acting as a point of contact among parties.
• Engaging in other practice areas like real estate, data protection, employment, and IP.

• Undergraduate degree or working towards one.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High computer literacy, including awareness of generative AI in legal services, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to work autonomously or collaboratively.
• A proactive approach to challenges and a desire to learn and take responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to different work environments and time zones.

• A graduate with a 2:1 degree or above.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Advanced IT skills, especially with structured data and exploring AI tools in legal or academic contexts.

We are Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees, providing comprehensive legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions worldwide. We value innovation, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Our flexible work model supports remote and office work, with policies to promote wellbeing and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.