Paralegal

A US Company with a global remit are looking for a senior level Paralegal to join their Chiswick, London office immediately as they go through a period of change and restructure. While initially offered on a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract, there is a view for extension or permanent hire.

Responsibilities of your new role

Your primary duties as Paralegal will include:

• Contract Drafting;
• Drafting simple agreements and standard agreements e.g. renewals, amendments, terminations, NDAs, intercompany agreements, under Senior Lawyer supervision;
• Preparing and maintaining contract templates;
• External Counsel Management;
• Coordinating reviews, approvals and payment of external counsel bills and administer the Serengeti billing system;
• Tracking external counsel spending and providing regular information for accrual, forecast and budgeting purposes;
• Assisting with all legal department practice management initiatives aimed at achieving increased operational efficiency;
• Creating and maintaining a centralised list of all international ancillary legal services providers, such as notary, translation services, filing agents etc;
• Establishing and maintaining an international precedent bank for approved/agreed standard form Company Secretary documentation;
• Assisting with the maintenance of a centralised know-how bank for International Lawyers;
• Assisting with all Legal Department practice management initiatives, including continuous improvement of contracting and transaction management processes. Participating in departmental efficiency initiatives;
• Assisting with team budget preparation, budget management, setting team goals, and planning for future support needs;
• Opening, closing, archiving and retrieval of legal files in accordance with the appropriate procedures;
• Assisting lawyers with collating transactional documents including assisting with obtaining signatures from various signatories internationally.

Required skills, experience and qualifications

The company are looking to speak with Paralegal candidates who demonstrate:

• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
• Project management skills;
• Experience with online filings;
• Personal integrity, judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly;
• Good stamina, resilience, humour and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast moving, dynamic company;
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organisation;
• Commitment to personal and professional growth. Candid and personally secure. Ability and willingness to seek and receive feedback constructively as development opportunities;
• Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintains patience in high-pressure situations and takes initiative where appropriate. Juggle and successfully prioritise competing work streams;
• Document management and document tracking - use of compare right, version controls; and
• Solid drafting skills. Ability to draft board minutes and resolutions.

Salary

The successful Paralegal will be offered a salary equivalent to £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

Apply now

If you love a challenge and thrive in an environment where thinking outside the box is key; then this is the role for you. Apply for this Paralegal role in Chiswick, London today for immediate consideration.