Full job descriptionA leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its highly regarded Financial Institutions Group in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal with experience in corporate law to work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions alongside some of the industry’s leading lawyers.
The successful Corporate Paralegal will support Partners and Associates on a broad range of banking, finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate matters. This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, excellent mentoring and genuine long-term career development within a collaborative and fast-paced international firm.
The Corporate Paralegal’s RoleThe successful Corporate Paralegal will support the team across a wide range of corporate transactions and responsibilities, including:
*Assisting with corporate, finance and transactional matters from instruction through to completion
*Conducting legal and corporate due diligence
*Reviewing constitutional documents and preparing due diligence reports
*Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions and corporate authorisations
*Preparing completion checklists, transaction bibles and closing documentation
*Managing virtual data rooms and document management throughout transactions
*Coordinating Companies House filings, searches and statutory documentation
*Assisting with signing and completion processes, including DocuSign execution
*Carrying out legal research using Westlaw, Lexis and Practical Law
*Liaising with clients, external advisers, notaries and third parties
*Preparing corporate profiles, document indexes and transaction records
*Supporting fee earners with general case management and administrative tasks
The Corporate ParalegalThe successful Corporate Paralegal will ideally have:
*A Law degree, GDL or LPC with corporate electives
*Between one and three years’ experience within a Corporate Paralegal or Corporate Legal Assistant role
*Previous experience supporting corporate, banking or finance transactions
*Knowledge of Companies House filings and corporate procedures
*Strong legal research and drafting skills
*Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
*The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Experience using legal research platforms, virtual data rooms and document management systems
*A proactive, professional and team-focused approach
In Return*£25,000 to £30,000 salary
*Exposure to complex international corporate and finance transactions
*High-quality work with leading Financial Institutions lawyers
*Structured training and ongoing professional development
*Excellent mentoring and career progression opportunities
*Modern London office
*Collaborative and supportive working environment
*Competitive benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal looking to develop their career within a leading international law firm, gaining hands-on experience across high-value corporate and finance transactions while working alongside highly regarded legal professionals.