Finance Paralegal

Posted 3 July by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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£22,000 - £28,000 per annum
Birmingham , West Midlands
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Finance Paralegal
Birmingham - Hybrid Based
£22,000 - £28,000

A fantastic, established Top 100 Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Paralegal to their already impressive Finance and Banking team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Paralegal will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Paralegal Duties in Birmingham. 

Duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal in Finance:
    • Drafting corporate authorisation documentation.
    • Obtaining, reviewing and summarising information from Companies House.
    • Drafting and reviewing ancillary documentation (including side letters, fee letters, amendment agreements).
    • Preparing guarantee, security and release documentation.
    • Maintaining a conditions precedent checklist.
    • Monitoring and checking conditions precedent requirements.
    • Liaising with clients and other lawyers in relation to condition precedent requirements.
    • Assisting the team with post-completion work in relation to finance transactions (including attending to security registration and managing conditions subsequent deliverables).
    • Preparation of completion bibles and post-transaction summary reports.
    • Helping to update internal databases.
    • Ad hoc research in relation to legal matters.
    • Assisting with various other tasks as required.
    • Attending marketing and networking events with clients.
Skills Required:
    • Ideally 6 months previous paralegal experience within a similar role, or previous corporate paralegal experience within a professional environment.
    • Degree and ideally LPC or CILEX qualified.
    • Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues. 
    • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and remain composed under pressure.
    • Ability to manage, organise and prioritise a varying workload.
    • Demonstrate a methodical approach with keen attention paid to every detail
    • Capability to work collaboratively within a team as well as being able to work independently using own initiative.
    • A willingness to take part in business development, including the attendance at networking and other marketing events.

The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .

Reference: 53022019

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