Paralegal jobs in United Kingdom

Afternoon & Evening Paralegal – 6 Month FTC

An elite US law firm is hiring a new Evening Paralegal to join their stunning London offices on an initial 6 Month FTC, working the Afternoon and Evening shift 12pm – 8.30pm. Providing high level work from day one, this is a superb opportunity for an experienced Corporate / Finance Paralegal.

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

The Afternoon & Evening Paralegal will play an instrumental role in all phases of the corporate transactions and form an important part of the team, working alongside partners and attorneys.

Afternoon & Evening Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding of documentation required for High Yield Bond Transactions and the processes from the commencement right through to the closing of the deal.
• Assisting lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
• Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
• Deal with attorney requests from the US office via the US Library.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerised systems when applicable.
• Proofread agreements and other transactional documents.
• Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions.
• Handle post-closing matters including the preparation of bound volumes.
• Gathering precedents for new transactions.

Afternoon & Evening Paralegal Key Skills & Requirements:

• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• Substantial Paralegal experience within a top law firm is essential and preferably in Capital Markets, US Securities and Leveraged Finance.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions within a firm's Corporate practice groups.
• Candidates who can speak Italian, Spanish or French would be advantageous