Corporate Paralegal - US firm

Your New Firm

The successful Corporate 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.

Day-to-day, The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible For

• Reviewing and drafting of 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;
• Company searches and due diligence;
• Pre-completion matters, including proof-reading of documents;
• Signing and closing arrangements for financing transactions;
• Post-completion tasks, including preparation of transaction bibles, collating originals, file management and conditions subsequent;
• Registrations and filings at Companies House; and
• Reviewing and negotiating reliance letters.

• Prior Corporate / M&A experience
• Good academic record
• The ability to pick up tasks and work autonomously

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.

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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