Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: GU1 Guildford Surrey
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
A well-established and growing legal practice is seeking a Paralegal to join its Corporate & Commercial team based in Redhill. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional with 1-2 years of relevant experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Working closely with experienced solicitors, you will assist with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work and direct client interaction.
Company Benefits:
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid working.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting solicitors with a variety of corporate and commercial transactions.
* Preparing, reviewing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
* Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions and Companies House filings.
* Conducting legal research and preparing briefing notes.
* Managing due diligence exercises and reviewing documentation.
* Assisting with company formations, restructures and corporate governance matters.
* Supporting commercial contract matters, including reviewing and preparing agreements.
* Liaising with clients, third parties and regulatory bodies.
* Maintaining accurate electronic and physical case files.
* Managing key dates, deadlines and administrative tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently.
Experience and Skills Requirements
* 1-2 years' experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role within a corporate/commercial law environment.
* Good understanding of corporate and commercial legal principles and procedures.
* Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Law degree, LPC/SQE studies or equivalent legal qualification desirable but not essential