Paralegal

Cooley is seeking a Paralegal to join the General Corporate team.

Position Summary: While under the supervision of an attorney, the General Corporate paralegal is primarily responsible for assisting lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with all regulations in the conduct of business activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide paralegal support to partners, associates, and other professional staff across the corporate department.
• Conduct factual research, analyse documents and prepare detailed corporate profiles.
• Perform legal and non-legal or factual research using a variety of legal research tools for case law, legislation, commentary, company and business information and practical guidance.
• Advise UK corporate entities on Companies House forms and filings.
• Assist with the formation & dissolution of corporate entities.
• Assist with Private Placements.
• Assist in the preparation of documents and proofread same for sense, consistency, cross references, definitions, formatting and typographical errors.
• Provide support with regard to virtual data rooms, including data room supervision.
• Assist with due diligence: review and analysis of documents and assist with drafting of due diligence reports and contract summaries.
• Assist with disclosure process; review specific disclosures, and assist with preparing disclosure bundles and cross-checking document references in the disclosure letter.
• Provide company secretarial support including, Companies House searches, draft board minutes and written resolutions and investor consents of directors, shareholders and investors prepare statutory declarations.
• Assist at signing and completion meetings (including use of DocuSign) and coordinate closing documents; prepare conditions precedents and arrange the closing racks.
• Organise and update precedent and transaction bibles/sets and create electronic bible.
• Collate and organise closing sets.
• Liaise with outside agencies as necessary (organise notaries and service of process work).
• Seek to improve workflow and assist, create and maintain department files.

This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the Corporate Group and the various teams within, including Finance, M&A and Private Companies.

Skills & Experience:

Required:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Relevant corporate transactional experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office packages and ability to navigate various electronic databases.

Preferred:

• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including Westlaw UK, Lexis Library and Practical Law including practice area databases such as Companies House Direct and Perfect Information.
• Ability to work overtime and to travel as required.
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs.
• Legal billing experience and knowledge of Intapp Time (DTE) desirable.

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to support departments when necessary.
• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers and others.
• Proactive, reliable, committed and punctual. Highly motivated and enthusiastic for team and self-development.
• Can drive ideas forward and be innovative.
• Service delivery focused with ability to recognise pressure points and to offer assistance where needed.
• Confident and demonstrates the ability to command respect, gain confidence of lawyers and other staff and engender a team spirit.
• Ability to cope under pressure, appraise impact of actions, demonstrate sound judgment and accept accountability.
• Ability to embrace organisational change and champion as needed.
• Ability to deal with confidential situations with tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.

Cooley offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation including:

• Enhanced family leave
• Health and dental insurance
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Fertility benefits
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts including a fitness and nutrition allowance
• And more!

A comprehensive benefits brochure will be provided to all candidates during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Firm will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Cooley (UK) LLP is dedicated to making our recruitment practices and candidate interviews inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you have a medical condition, disability or are neurodivergent and require reasonable accommodations, adjustments or support during your interview process, please contact LNHR@cooley.com. We assure you all requests will be treated with sensitivity and strict confidentiality, and they will not affect your potential employment with Cooley (UK) LLP.