Paralegal – Corporate & CommercialLocation: Hybrid / Remote (South East–based preferred)
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits
Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel
The RoleAn experienced Corporate & Commercial Paralegal is sought to join a growing, multi-entity life sciences business. This is a broad, hands-on position offering exposure to commercial contracting, corporate governance, due diligence, and high-value transactions.
You will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in ensuring the business remains contractually robust, audit-ready and transaction-ready.
This role suits a confident, detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and operating in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Corporate Support
*Draft, review and manage commercial and corporate contracts
*Support legal matters across multiple group entities
*Maintain accurate document control and contract records
Due Diligence & Governance
*Lead legal due diligence processes and ensure audit readiness
*Identify and resolve documentation gaps
*Minute board/committee meetings and maintain statutory records
*Support company secretarial processes
Stakeholder Engagement
*Work closely with Senior Legal Counsel and Finance
*Support cross-functional and transactional projects
Candidate ProfileEssential:
*Corporate & commercial paralegal experience
*Strong contract and governance documentation experience
*Excellent organisation and attention to detail
*Ability to manage priorities independently
*Confident engaging senior stakeholders
Desirable:
*Life sciences, pharma, or regulated industry experience
*Exposure to transactions or investment processes
*In-house experience
*GDPR knowledge
Working Pattern*Hybrid / remote-friendly
*9:00–5:00 with flexibility
*Occasional additional hours during major transactions
Recruitment Process*Stage 1: Teams interview with Senior Legal Counsel
*Stage 2: Interview with Legal and Finance
A high-visibility role offering genuine ownership and exposure to complex corporate activity within a growing organisation.