Job Description

Training Contract Paralegal
We're looking for Paralegals who already have a Training Contract secured for September 2026 or 2027 and are eager to learn and develop before their TC begins!
Our busy US law firm client, based in a stunning City location, is seeking a Paralegal to join their UK Banking team. This role offers exposure to high-level work from day one, so candidates should possess strong academics and a solid work ethic.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 10-month fixed-term contract (can offer longer!)
• 9:30am-6pm office hours
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

Responsibilities of the Training Contract Paralegal:

• Be an active member of the deal team to generally assist in transaction management throughout the lifecycle of a deal.
• Review and edit transaction documents for sense, consistency, cross reference accuracy, facts, calculations, and typographical errors.
• Prepare, update, assemble and distribute transaction documents to clients and other counsels.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate authorisations and other conditions precedent documentation.
• Assist with due diligence matters by reviewing VDRs and preparing Language Lists.
• Draft due diligence memorandum, call logs, fact back up charts and transfers circle ups.
• Carry out various company registry searches and other factual research.
• Prepare and maintain signing/closing checklists, prepare signature packs, and prepare closing sets and bound volumes.

Requirements of the Training Contract Paralegal:

• Must have a Training Contract in place for September 2026 onwards.
• Excellent academic qualifications are essential.
• GDL and LPC or SQE 1 and 2 qualifications are essential.
• Strong IT/computer skills - Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems.

Skills Required