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Paralegal - Corporate / Commercial

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A dynamic law firm is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Corporate & Commercial team, offering a market-leading salary.
  • The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting corporate transactions, document drafting, company secretarial duties, and legal research.
  • Candidates with prior experience in corporate or commercial law are preferred, although it is not mandatory.
  • The position is office-based initially, with the possibility of hybrid working once established, and applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience.

Step up into a paralegal role or diversify your experience with a market leading salary and great exposure to high value work!

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a dynamic and expanding law firm, who are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their Corporate & Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on a diverse range of corporate matters and to gain valuable exposure to various commercial legal transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Paralegal within the Corporate & Commercial team, your duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Corporate Transactions Support
  • Document Drafting & Review
  • Company Secretarial Duties
  • Client & Team Interaction
  • Legal Research & Trademark Applications
  • Marketing & Departmental Engagement

Other Duties:

  • Participate in departmental meetings and training programmes.
  • Keep up to date with industry standards and quality initiatives.
  • Assist with tasks outside of your usual responsibilities as required, including supporting the firm's wider marketing and promotional activities.

Typical Types of Work Handled by the Team:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions (ranging from £100k to £10M)
  • Corporate Restructuring & Management Buyouts
  • Drafting Shareholders' Agreements & Company Secretarial Services
  • Corporate Finance, Banking & Investment Transactions
  • Commercial Contracts, including IP & Data Protection Policies
  • General Corporate & Commercial Legal Advice

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Essential:
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Experience in reviewing complex legal documents and contracts.
  • Strong drafting skills and familiarity with legal documentation.
  • Desirable:
  • Prior experience in corporate or commercial law is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with company secretarial duties.

Additional Information:

  • This position is office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working once established in the role.

If you are passionate about corporate law and want to develop your career within a supportive and growth-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.