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Afternoon & Evening Paralegal – 6 Month FTC
An elite US law firm is hiring a new Evening Paralegal to join their stunning London offices on an initial 6 - 10 Month FTC, working the Afternoon and Evening shift 12pm – 8.30pm. Providing high level work from day one, this is a superb opportunity for an experienced Corporate / Finance Paralegal.
- Salary to £58,000
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
- 12pm to 8.30pm
- Paid overtime
The Afternoon & Evening Paralegal will play an instrumental role in all phases of the corporate transactions and form an important part of the team, working alongside partners and attorneys.
Afternoon & Evening Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
- Understanding of documentation required for High Yield Bond Transactions and the processes from the commencement right through to the closing of the deal.
- Assisting lawyers with transaction pre-closings and closings.
- Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
- Deal with attorney requests from the US office via the US Library.
- Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerised systems when applicable.
- Proofread agreements and other transactional documents.
- Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions.
- Handle post-closing matters including the preparation of bound volumes.
- Gathering precedents for new transactions.
Afternoon & Evening Paralegal Key Skills & Requirements:
- Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
- Substantial Paralegal experience within a top law firm is essential and preferably in Capital Markets, US Securities and Leveraged Finance.
- Proficiency in managing complex transactions within a firm's Corporate practice groups.
- Candidates who can speak Italian, Spanish or French would be advantageous
