Corporate Paralegal
The Role
Are you a bright and motivated individual looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and forward-thinking legal environment? a Corporate Paralegal is required to join an innovative team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about corporate law and eager to make a meaningful impact in a small, but growing team focused on excellent client delivery.
Why Choose them?
They are not just another law firm— they are an entrepreneurial company that's redefining the way legal services are delivered and focused on building a top tier boutique corporate legal offering outside of the City. If you're ready to be part of a firm that values creativity, collaboration, and challenging the status quo, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You'll Do:
As a Corporate Paralegal, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the legal team and clients across a range of corporate law matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Client Interaction: liaising directly with clients, other lawyers and external advisers to ensure smooth communication and management of corporate legal matters.
- Legal Drafting & Review: working and learning directly alongside senior lawyers drafting and reviewing key legal documents such as shareholder agreements, articles of association, and board resolutions.
- Due Diligence & Disclosures: playing a key role in the due diligence process for M&A projects, including responsibility for managing virtual data rooms, uploading and ordering documentation, liaising with clients and advisers, reviewing and reporting on contracts and other legal documentation; attending disclosure meetings and preparing first draft disclosure letters.
- Transaction Support: drafting ancillary documents such as stock transfer forms, board minutes and rolling out pro forma documents, preparing for completion including finalising and circulating documents for execution.
- Company Secretarial Support: supporting clients directly by drafting minutes of meetings, updating statutory registers and supporting company secretarial functions, including company incorporations and post completion filings at Companies House.
- Legal Research: conducting legal research and providing summaries to senior legal colleagues, helping to shape our legal strategies.
What they're Looking For:
Someone who is not only skilled but also passionate about their work. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to your work, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Corporate Law Knowledge & Interest: A strong understanding of corporate law and legal procedures and an ambition to accelerate a career in corporate law.
- Tech-Savviness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools to streamline your tasks.
- Organisational Skills: The ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Interpersonal Skills: A knack for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to pick up the phone and engage directly with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive Mindset: A self-starter who takes initiative and drives tasks to completion.
- Team Spirit: A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment.
- Adaptability: Open to new challenges and ready to grow with the firm.
- Ambition: A desire to develop your career and contribute to the growth of Hybrid Legal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Legal qualifications.
- Prior corporate paralegal experience is helpful, but not essential.
- Full clean UK driver's licence.
- Interests and hobbies outside of work that contribute to a well-rounded perspective.
They believe in creating an environment where their employees thrive, both professionally and personally. Here's what sets them apart:
- Exciting Clients: Work with a diverse range of innovative and fast-growing businesses, from luxury catering and creative agencies to multinational corporations.
- Hands-On Experience: Be at the forefront of client interactions and legal processes, gaining unparalleled experience alongside our seasoned solicitors.
- Inspiring & Ambitious Culture: Join a team that's as passionate about their clients as they are about enjoying life. Their office in Hursley is set within 110 acres of picturesque grounds, offering access to tennis courts, cricket and football pitches, basketball, a microbrewery, clubhouse, café, and ample free onsite parking.
- Training & Career Growth: As a growing business, they are committed to your career development. You'll have ample opportunities to expand your skill set and advance within the firm.
The Package:
- Competitive salary package, to be discussed at the interview.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Bonus & commission scheme.
- Pension scheme.