Would you relocate for a Training Contract?

Location
Channel Isles, Jersey
Salary
£25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted
30 Jan 2017
Closes
27 Feb 2017
Ref
DDJ271657
Contact
Daniel Diamond
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Are you an ambitious paralegal with commercial law experience looking to secure a Training Contract? Would you be willing to relocate to secure a Training Contract?

We are currently working with an offshore law firm who are looking for two bright and commercially savvy paralegals to join their highly-regarded Corporate and Banking & Finance teams. Starting as a paralegal, there is a genuine career path for progression on to the firm's Training Contract scheme, providing a rare opportunity to qualify as a Solicitor at an exceptional law firm.

Personal specification:
* Minimum 2:1 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree (essential);
* You would ideally have already completed the GDL/LPC, achieving at least a Commendation;
* At least 3-6 months experience in a commercially focused paralegal role with a leading law firm - this is preferable although LPC elective studies in M&A or Banking & Finance would also be preferred;
* Genuine desire to pursue a career in Corporate or Banking & Finance Law working with FTSE 100 companies.

The role:
* Providing well-rounded assistance to the Corporate or Banking & Finance team with unrivalled exposure to clients and partners;
* Exposure to banking, structured finance, investment funds, corporate and commercial and dispute resolution matters, assisting well-known FTSE 100 clients;
* Undertaking legal research and contributing towards the Knowledge Management functions of the firm and reporting to the wider market;
* Actively contributing towards business development opportunities for the Business & Trust Law group;
* Drafting legal documents, identifying important information necessary to support decision-making and preparing court bundles.

The salary for this role is £25-28k, subject to experience.

For further information, please contact Daniel Diamond at Chadwick Nott

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.