Corporate Paralegal Bristol

Posted 8 hours 54 minutes ago by Brandon James Ltd

£29,000 - £32,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Somerset, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS483
Job Description

Paralegal - Corporate

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm who are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy Corporate team based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and forward-thinking firm offering high quality work and genuine long-term progression prospects.

The firm is looking for a confident and organised Paralegal to provide essential support to fee earners across a varied caseload of corporate matters.

The Firm

The Paralegal will join a respected regional practice known for delivering high quality legal services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and larger corporate clients. The firm offers a collaborative working culture, strong supervision and a structured team environment with clear career development pathways.

The Role

The Corporate team manage a broad caseload including mergers and acquisitions, company restructures, shareholder agreements, joint ventures and general corporate governance matters.

You will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion.

The role will include:

  • Manage administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners
  • Assist with file opening, compliance checks and case management
  • Draft standard corporate documents and correspondence
  • Assist with due diligence and document review
  • Prepare board minutes, resolutions and Companies House filings
  • Support on transactional work including M&A deals
  • Liaise with clients, accountants and third parties via telephone and email
  • Conduct legal research where required
  • Maintain accurate file records and manage deadlines
  • Assist with completions and post-completion matters

The Paralegal

You will be a proactive and reliable individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a busy corporate environment.

The Paralegal will have:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritise effectively
  • Experience supporting corporate or commercial matters
  • Confidence working to deadlines and under pressure
  • Experience in a similar role is essential, those without experience will not be considered

In return ?

  • Competitive Market Salary (Dependant on experience)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to a varied and high quality corporate caseload
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Bristol location

If you are a Corporate Paralegal considering your next opportunity, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on

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Bristol/Law Firm/Paralegal/Corporate/M&A/Commercial