Job Description

Main information

Experience level

Entry level

Term type

Temporary

Duration

2 months

Working hours

20 hours a week

Reports to

Paralegal (Mandarin speaking)

Team

Corporate

Location

London

The role

The team

Our national Corporate team, which in 2015 was ranked joint first for volume of corporate deals in the UK and fifth in Europe, is led by a team of partners widely regarded as leaders in their field and who are regularly recommended by clients for their reputation, personalities and outstanding expertise.

Main responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to gain excellent exposure to high quality work, working closely alongside the team in addition to the national Corporate team.


Your main responsibilities will involve assisting on a wide range of Corporate transactions with a specific focus on cross-border transactions for clients in Asia, and will include:


Drafting corporate authorisation documentation. Obtaining, reviewing and summarising information from Companies House. Drafting and reviewing ancillary documentation. Project management of transactions. Liaising with clients and other lawyers in relation to transactions. Assisting the team with post-completion work in relation to transactions. Preparation of completion bibles and post-transaction summary reports. Helping to update internal databases. Ad hoc research in relation to legal matters. Assisting with various other tasks as required. Attending marketing and networking events with clients.

Skills and qualifications

Ideally 6 months previous paralegal experience within a similar role, or previous corporate paralegal experience within a professional environment. Degree and ideally LPC or CILEX qualified. Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and remain composed under pressure. Ability to manage, organise and prioritise a varying workload. Demonstrate a methodical approach with keen attention paid to every detail. Capability to work collaboratively within a team as well as being able to work independently using own initiative. A willingness to take part in business development, including the attendance at networking and other marketing events. Ability to speak, read and write in Mandarin fluently. Ideally previous experience working for cross-border transactions involving clients in Asia.

Equal opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.


This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.