Corporate Paralegal

5 days ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time £25,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Title:
Corporate Paralegal

Location:
Central Manchester (Office-Based, Full Time)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Training Contract:
Offered after 6–12 months of successful performance

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Corporate Paralegal
to join our growing team in central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their legal career within a dynamic, supportive, and high-performing corporate practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with our solicitors and partners across a broad range of corporate matters, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to complex transactions.
For high-performing candidates, a training contract will be offered within 6–12 months of employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support lawyers with a wide variety of corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructures, private equity, joint ventures, and shareholder arrangements.
  • Draft, review, and maintain legal documents such as NDAs, board minutes, resolutions, Companies House filings, and transaction documents.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or briefing notes for the team.
  • Manage client onboarding processes, including conflict checks and KYC/AML documentation.
  • Maintain and organise transaction files, data rooms, and document lists.
  • Assist with due diligence exercises, coordinating information requests and compiling due diligence reports.
  • Liaise with clients, external counsel, regulatory bodies, and internal departments as needed.
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the corporate team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Previous experience as a paralegal (ideally within corporate, commercial, or transactional law).
  • Strong drafting, proofreading, and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong academic background (Law degree or equivalent required; LPC/SQE preparation is advantageous).
  • Proactive, professional, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Companies House filings and corporate governance tasks.
  • Exposure to M&A or private equity transactions.
  • Familiarity with document management systems and data rooms.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity for a Training Contract
    within 6–12 months, subject to performance.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Full-time, office-based role in a highly collaborative and supportive team.
  • Career development opportunities with ongoing mentoring and training.
  • Exposure to high-quality work and significant responsibility early on.

If you are interested in applying for the position please contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge legal today.

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