Paralegal, Corporate Commercial
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently seeking a full-time Paralegal for our busy Corporate Commercial team based at our Northampton office.
Our Corporate Commercial Team, recognised by the Legal 500, advise on a diverse range of corporate matters, including Acquisitions, Disposals, Management Buy Outs/Buy Ins and Corporate Restructures and we are looking for a keen and conscientious Corporate Commercial Paralegal, with excellent attention to detail to join our friendly and hardworking team.
You will posses excellent IT, verbal and written communication skills, together with excellent excellent inter-personal and client care skills, and the ability to work effectively in a friendly and supportive team.
This is a full and busy position and your role as a Corporate Commercial Paralegal will be to support the department’s solicitors on a wide range of corporate transactions. Your duties will include the following:
o incorporating companies;
o co-ordinating and managing electronic data rooms, including organising, redacting and uploading documents and liaising with clients/third parties in respect of the same;
o assisting with file management;
o drafting and approving corporate ancillary documents, such as Board Minutes and Shareholder Resolutions;
o preparing documents for completion;
o attending disclosure and completion meetings; and
o assisting the team with post completion matters, including preparing Completion Binders, writing post completion letters to clients/third parties and attending to Companies House filings.
You will already have a law degree, and may in due course be looking for a Training Contract (SQE or LPC) or CILEX route.
The work is challenging but extremely rewarding and provides an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to gain exposure to a wide range of corporate matters and progress their career as a solicitor at Wilson Browne.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NORTHAMPTON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Legal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal, Corporate Commercial roles across Wilson Browne Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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