Paralegal Corporate

Job Title: Paralegal - Corporate

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Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Paralegal - Corporate
• Team: Corporate
• Location: Bristol Exeter or Plymouth
• Working Pattern: Full time

We are looking for an ambitious Paralegal to join our busy Corporate team in Bristol Exeter or Plymouth with a specific focus onPrivate Equity. We are specifically looking for someone who wishes to progress their career by qualifying into Corporate.

This is an excellent opportunity to build experience working with a team of expert legal professionals with a commercial and collaborative approach whilst gaining invaluable exposure through ownership of relationships with an exciting range of clients. Our award winning high quality and nationally focused Private Equity team has several relationships with Private Equity houses where we undertake a range of ancillary deal related services including marking up non-disclosure agreements received by the PE house into their standard form and negotiating these; conducting annual governance reviews of portfolio companies; listing loan notes; and supporting the wider Corporate team on transactions.

The role will be based in our Bristol Exeter or Plymouth office closely supportingMatt StoateAdam McKenna and the wider Corporate team.

What youll do

In this role youll:

• Providing support for M&A transactions and other corporate advisory work.
• Drafting transaction and ancillary documentation.
• Conducting due diligence.
• Responsible for your own files and delivery of relevant client work.
• Direct client contact and building relationships with PE houses and their portfolio companies.
• Project management of client workstreams.
• Self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Drafting board minutes investor consent letters resolutions and other ancillary documents.
• Preparing and manging corporate filings including Companies House filings.
• Coordinating clear document management including preparing and maintaining records.
• Reviewing and negotiating NDAs.
• Managing the loan note listing process for clients including liaising with listing agents reviewing documents provided and drafting material contract summaries.
• Providing an excellent client service.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and a high quality of work is maintained.
• Role modelling a collaborative mindset both within the Paralegal cohort and the wider team.
• Reviewing processes and identifying opportunities to make these more efficient and/or effective.
• Assist with the transaction completion process by running completion searches and managing execution through Docusign.

What were looking for

Were seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and brings:

• A passion for Corporate Law with a view to building a career and qualifying into the Corporate team at Foot Anstey demonstrating ambition and willingness to learn.
• 1 year Paralegal experience ideally in a Corporate team.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to reassure and act calmly and professionally at all times often working to deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy team with a demanding and sophisticated client base with clients often operating from different time zones around the globe.
• Excellent IT skills with an in-depth knowledge of MS Outlook Word and Excel.
• Great time management and organisational ability.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment hereLife at Foot Anstey Foot Anstey

Ready to apply

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  • Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
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  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
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Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.