We are looking for an organised and proactive Paralegal to join our Corporate Team. The successful candidate will assist solicitors and partners on a broad range of corporate transactions, corporate restructuring and some commercial contract matters, whilst providing administrative and legal support to the wider corporate team.
This will be a Full-Time position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 1 Hour Break Inclusive. You will be based at our Walsall Office with the occasional travel to our other offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their experience in Corporate Law within a professional and collaborative environment. You will also be joining a team that are Legal 500 ranked and who are hiring to support continued growth.
About You
- Previous paralegal experience within a corporate or corporate & commercial team.
- Ability to work to deadlines and run an effective diary system.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while using initiative to progress matters independently where appropriate.
Desirable
- Law degree, CILEx qualification or equivalent legal training.
- Experience with Companies House filings and company secretarial matters.
- Experience of supporting corporate transactions and due diligence exercises.
- Familiarity with electronic signing platforms and virtual data rooms.
Main Tasks To Be Undertaken
- Assist solicitors and partners on mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases, restructurings, other corporate transactions, and commercial contract matters.
- Assisting in drafting, amending, or proof-reading documents.
- Assist with legal due diligence exercises, including assisting with populating and managing data rooms.
- Support transaction completions and post-completion processes.
- Maintain transaction checklists, action lists and completion timetables.
- Prepare completion bibles and electronic transaction records.
- Prepare and submit Companies House filings.
- Liaise professionally with clients, accountants, financial advisers, lenders and external solicitors.
- Assist in ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements, from inception to completion.
- Provide administrative and legal support to the wider corporate team.
What We Offer
- Market rate Salary
- 29 days holiday inclusive of the public bank holidays and the day following Boxing Day
- Firm Wide Bonus Scheme
- Birthday Day Off
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
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Corporate Paralegal – Walsall Office employer: Enoch Evans Solicitors
At Enoch Evans LLP, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in our Walsall office. Our team-oriented culture fosters professional growth, with opportunities for skill development and career advancement, all while enjoying unique benefits like a day off for your birthday.
