Job Description

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)