Company Secretarial Paralegal

We are looking for a Paralegal to join the highly regarded Corporate Secretarial Department at Baker McKenzie LLP in London. The Company Secretarial Team helps our clients' companies comply with obligations under company law, make timely filings, and thereby enables them to concentrate on their core business activities. The team sits within the London Corporate Reorganisations Group.

Please note that this role is not an entry route to complete a solicitors training contract with Baker McKenzie. The two recruitment processes are completely separate.

Duties include:

• Maintaining a portfolio of high profile client companies
• Setting up new companies
• Assisting with the UK aspects of corporate reorganisations, mergers & acquisitions
• Arranging and advising on due diligence projects
• Reviewing and maintaining Sharepoint/Extranet corporate databases
• Providing assistance on company law matters within the company secretarial area
• Assisting other fee earners in other departments as and when required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong academic credentials
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and pro-activity

Core Competencies:

• Previous experience of working in the company secretarial field is essential
• Good knowledge of company law (particularly the Companies Act 2006 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023)
• Ability to communicate with and advise clients on the legislation in a commercially practical way
• Excellent working knowledge of Companies House systems and procedures (including WebFiling and Upload)
• Previous experience of a client-facing role in professional services is desirable
• Qualification (or progress towards qualification) as a Chartered Secretary is desirable
• Completion of a law degree and/or the Legal Practice Course is desirable
• Ability to demonstrate strong client service skills
• High work standards, including excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation skills
• Ability to deal confidently with demanding situations, people and requirements
• Flexible and efficient work practices with the ability to adapt style as required
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload
• A team player but able to work under own initiative
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software and online research tools including Diligent (Blueprint)
• Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm

Why Join Us?

Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way. In London you will be part of a 1,000 person office, which is also our largest office globally.

To Apply: At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications. Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, on David.Roberts@bakermckenzie.com.