Paralegal – Corporate and Commercial
Basingstoke
Salary dependent on experience
Our well-established client is seeking a paralegal to join their Corporate and Commercial team, based at their Basingstoke office.
This role is fundamental to our success and relies on a blend of strong legal skills and building relationships with our clients.
What You’ll be doing
· Drafting a variety of corporate and commercial documents and agreements;
· Updating company books and statutory registers including submitting filings to Companies House;
· Conducting research to answer any issues of law that arise;
· Carrying out administrative tasks such as opening files, conducting client due diligence and preparing documents;
· Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders, both remotely and in person;
· Providing support and updates to client to ensure they are informed of the progression of their matter;
· Liaising with external parties, such as counsel and financial advisors;
· Establishing and managing data rooms, including reviewing due diligence documentation for key issues;
· Assisting with the creation of documents for internal use such as procedural and precedent documents;
· Assisting the other members of the Corporate and Commercial Team;
· Supporting the team with client billing and time recording;
What you’ll get
We offer a performance related bonus, a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday, and we offer a range of benefits including the ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme amongst others.
To be successful for this position, you must have / be:
· A strong academic background and (if appropriate) has completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent qualification;
· Excellent communication skills;
· A willingness to work with and adopt new technologies and innovations;
· Proficiency in using MS office;
· Previous experience of working with minimal supervision but also take specific legal direction;
· A high level of precision and attention to detail.
· Experience with legal research tools (e.g., Practical Law, LexisNexis)