Corporate Paralegal - US firm

EJ Legal Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Corporate Paralegal - US firm

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Paralegal to join a US firm in the City of London on a full-time basis.

Your New Firm

The successful Paralegal will be joining an extremely well-respected Corporate practice recognised in the legal directories as having notable sector strengths in financial services, life sciences and TMT. They are regularly engaged on domestic and international deals, including matters in emerging markets.

Your New Role

Day-to-day, the Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and drafting documentation, including corporate authorisations, share certificates, stock transfer forms, and other ancillary documents;
• Preparing and collating conditions precedent documentation and oversight of the conditions precedent process;
• Conducting company searches and due diligence;
• Handling pre-completion matters, including proof-reading of documents;
• Managing signing and closing arrangements for financing transactions;
• Executing post-completion tasks, including preparation of transaction bibles, collating originals, file management, and conditions subsequent;
• Handling registrations and filings at Companies House;
• Reviewing and negotiating reliance letters.

About You

• Some prior Corporate / M&A experience
• The ability to pick up tasks and work autonomously

Alternatively, you could be a Paralegal looking for your first position in a US firm, as there is scope for this role to extend beyond the initial 12 months.

In return, the Paralegal will be offered a competitive pro rata salary equivalent and up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your Corporate experience in a top US firm in a client-facing role. Please apply today to be considered immediately for this Paralegal contract position.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services