A well established leading law firm based in Basingstoke is currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to cover a 12 month Maternity cover contract in their Corporate and Commercial team.
Day to day duties will include -
Assisting on company disposals and acquisitions by:
Assisting with the compiling of/ reviewing due diligence information and responses;
Data room management;
Reviewing transaction documents;
Producing, reducing and amending ancillary documents such as board minutes and resolutions, resignation letters, stock transfer forms, indemnities for lost share certificates;
Copying and scanning documents;
Preparing transaction bibles;
Reviewing and proofreading corporate and commercial documents including shareholders agreements, commercial contracts, agency and distribution agreements;
Company secretarial duties and completing Companies House forms and filings;
Drafting Board Minutes and Resolutions;
Attending meetings and calls with other members of the team and taking and writing up notes;
Legal research;
Corresponding with clients, other members of the corporate team (and, if necessary, other departments working on matters), accountants and other professional advisers and contacts;
Making trademark applications;
Opening files, compiling client ID and other secretarial duties.
Engage in active marketing of the Department including attending events, writing blogs etc.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and supportive team, offering excellent benefits, career development and extremely varied work, please apply today for further details.