Commercial Paralegal
Full-time
Mayfly Agri
Minimum requirements for the role:
- A Law Degree/Law Conversion qualification would be highly advantageous
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or within a Legal Support Environment
- Previous experience within a corporate, commercial, or business law environment is advantageous
- Experience in reviewing commercial contracts and legal documentation, as well as supporting corporate transactions and due diligence processes, is desirable
- Strong interest in commercial and corporate law
- Understanding of Companies House procedures and corporate documentation is advantageous
- Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team, coupled with a professional, proactive, and client-focused approach
- Must possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational and time-management abilities, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with construction-related legal documentation is desirable
- Must have strong legal research and analytical skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- Previous UK legal experience would be advantageous
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting solicitors with commercial and construction transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, business disposals, and construction-related projects.
- Supporting the preparation and management of transaction documentation, corporate records, board minutes, shareholder resolutions, completion checklists, and Companies House filings.
- Assisting with transaction execution, completion processes, and post-completion filing requirements.
- Supporting solicitors on outsourcing projects and wider commercial arrangements.
- Maintaining transaction data rooms and ensuring documentation is accurately organised and accessible.
- Supporting legal due diligence exercises by reviewing and organising relevant documentation.
- Preparing due diligence reports, schedules, and summaries.
- Identifying potential issues, risks, or areas requiring further investigation and escalating these to supervising solicitors.
- Assisting with the collection and review of information required for corporate and commercial transactions.
- Drafting and amending straightforward commercial contracts and ancillary documents under supervision.
- Assisting with documents including supplier agreements, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions, distribution agreements, and licensing agreements.
- Reviewing commercial contracts and preparing clear summaries of key terms, obligations, risks, renewal provisions, and other important contractual considerations.
- Supporting solicitors with contract management and client queries relating to commercial agreements.
- Assisting with construction-related matters and transactions.
- Preparing first drafts of construction documentation under supervision, including JCT and NEC contracts, collateral warranties, consultant appointments, and subcontract agreements.
- Reviewing construction contracts and preparing summaries of contractual obligations, payment provisions, programme requirements, and risk allocation.
- Assisting solicitors with the collation and review of construction project documentation.
- Conducting legal and commercial research to support client matters.
- Researching relevant legislation, case law, regulatory requirements, and commercial issues as directed by supervising solicitors.
- Assisting with cross-border transactions and matters involving regulated sectors.
- Preparing background information and research summaries for solicitors and partners.
- Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, consultants, counterparties, and other professional advisers to obtain information and documentation.
- Preparing client correspondence and routine matter updates.
- Attending client meetings, transaction calls, and internal meetings where required.
- Taking accurate meeting notes and preparing action lists to support effective matter management.
- Maintaining a professional, responsive, and client-focused approach at all times.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and legal documentation.
- Ensuring records are stored securely and in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating document signing and execution processes.
- Maintaining precedent documents, know-how resources, and legal updates within the Commercial team.
- Assisting with the preparation of legal articles, client updates, and other business development materials.
- Supporting solicitors and partners on larger transactions while taking responsibility for routine tasks and smaller matters appropriate to experience and competence.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
- Complying with all firm policies, procedures, SRA requirements, and professional obligations.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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