Paralegal Company & Commercial

Job Description

Paralegal - Company & Commercial

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: 24000 - 30000

Experience required: 1-2 years paralegal experience in corporate law (commercial property or employment law also considered)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a dynamic Company & Commercial team at a well-established Yorkshire law firms Leeds City Centre office.

You will assist solicitors and fee earners with a wide range of commercial matters from file opening to completion gaining valuable experience across corporate transactions commercial contracts and mergers and acquisitions work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Corporate Transactions:
  • Drafting corporate documentation including share purchase agreements
  • Preparing asset purchase agreements and ancillary documents
  • Supporting partners on complex and valuable transactions
  • Managing data rooms for mergers and acquisitions
  • Conducting due diligence reviews
• Commercial Contract Work:
  • Drafting commercial contracts such as terms of business
  • Reviewing and preparing franchise agreements
  • Working on manufacturing agreements
  • Undertaking disclosure exercises with clients
  • Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation
• Client Management:
  • Taking initial instructions from clients
  • Providing clear and appropriate advice
  • Developing strong client relationships
  • Identifying cross-referral opportunities
  • Dealing with enquiries in a customer-friendly manner
• File and Case Management:
  • Managing matters from initial instructions through to archiving
  • Obtaining and preparing file documentation
  • Following office and accounts procedures
  • Billing files and obtaining monies due
  • Liaising with the Accounts department for payments and disbursements
• Business Development:
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources
  • Identifying opportunities for cross-referrals
  • Promoting the firms services
  • Contributing to team success
• Professional Development and Support:
  • Maintaining legal knowledge and skills
  • Providing administrative support to fee earners solicitors and partners
  • Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures
  • Contributing to a safe and healthy working environment
  • Any other duties as required by the firm

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Experience:
  • 1-2 years paralegal experience in corporate law (ideally)
  • Experience in commercial property or employment law also considered
  • Experience of commercial contract drafting
  • Experience of transactional legal matters (asset purchase agreements and/or share purchase agreements)
• Ability to deal with technical details and express solutions to complex legal problems concisely
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with team requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Customer-friendly and effective manner when dealing with enquiries
• IT proficient particularly Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written English to produce client-facing documents
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible and can do attitude
• Professional demeanour to promote the firms image
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Commitment to maintaining high professional standards

Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Salary: 24000 - 30000 (dependent on skills and experience)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

Professional Development:

• Excellent opportunity to develop corporate and commercial law expertise
• Exposure to complex and high-value transactions
• Support for professional qualifications and career progression
• Mentoring from experienced solicitors and partners
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Working Environment:

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting matters
• Leeds city centre location with excellent transport links
• Access to city centre amenities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for quality legal services and excellent client care. They offer a collaborative friendly working environment where team members are valued and supported in their professional development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Leeds City Centre (Head Office)
Working Pattern: Full-time Permanent
Transport Links: Excellent public transport connections

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre an ambitious paralegal looking to develop your expertise in company and commercial law we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Email:
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