We have an opportunity for two paralegals within our Banking & Finance practice based at our Cardiff office. The ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and be comfortable in a busy, fast paced environment. Prior legal transactional experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants will be able to perform well under pressure and work to tight deadlines. The individuals will be able to prioritise effectively and be self-motivated.
We support hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.
Typical workload
Typical work will involve:
- General transaction and project management
- File opening and ad-hoc administrative tasks
- Liaising with clients and counterparties to ensure the delivery of conditions precedent
- Drafting, negotiating and proofreading transaction documents
- Legal research
- Organising completions
- Conducting Companies House searches and dealing with all relevant Companies House filing and registration requirements
- Assisting fee earners generally on transactions as required
Skills / experience required
- Degree required (preferably Law)
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Commitment to high levels of client care
- Confident and personable
- Well regarded in their current position
- Able to demonstrate a team working ethic
- Proactive
- Flexible
- IT literate
