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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join my clients highly regarded firm in their Leeds offices.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will ideally have at least 1-2 years experience working in a similar role. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail who is organised and methodical with a can-do attitude, along with the ability to work quickly and efficiently to ensure deadlines are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Drafting of corporate documentation such as share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements and ancillary documents.
• Undertaking disclosure exercises with clients.
• Data room management and review of due diligence on mergers and acquisitions
work.
• Drafting and review of commercial contracts such as terms of business, franchise agreements and manufacturing agreements.
• Supporting the partners on more complex and valuable transactions.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Developing client relationships and identifying cross referral opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Providing administrative support to other fee earners, solicitors and partners.
• Liaising with the Accounts department to produce cheques, pay disbursements etc.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
The Candidate:
• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Experience of commercial contract drafting.
• Experience of transactional legal matters such as asset purchase agreements and/or share purchase agreements.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• 1–2 years of paralegal experience in corporate law. However, experience in commercial property or employment law will also be considered.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
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