Paralegal – Corporate in Exeter

Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Provide support for M&A transactions and other corporate advisory work.
• Draft transaction and ancillary documentation.
• Conduct due diligence.
• Be 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.
• Be a self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Draft board minutes, investor consent letters, resolutions, and other ancillary documents.
• Prepare and manage corporate filings including Companies House filings.
• Coordinate clear document management, including preparing and maintaining records.
• Review and negotiate NDAs.
• Manage the loan note listing process for clients, including liaising with listing agents, reviewing documents provided and drafting material contract summaries.
• Provide an excellent client service.
• Ensure deadlines are met and a high quality of work is maintained.
• Role model a collaborative mindset both within the Paralegal cohort, and the wider team.
• Review processes and identify 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 we’re looking for:

• 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.

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s 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:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.

Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview? 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. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these.

If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know. Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.