About us

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially-minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

Are you a proactive corporate paralegal with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine passion for company law? Looking to join a dynamic, high-performing Partner at gunnercooke?

About the role:

We are looking for a diligent and commercially-minded paralegal to support two Corporate Partners based in London on a range of dynamic, high-value matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a fast-paced practice that advises clients on:

• Mergers & acquisitions;
• Private capital investments;
• Shareholder & investment agreements;
• Family investment companies;
• Pre-exit structuring & more.

You will play a key role in managing corporate transactions, drafting legal documentation, handling due diligence and supporting the team in all aspects of client delivery.

We are looking for:

• Strong academics (2:1 or above from a reputable university) and either have an LPC at commendation or above;
• Solid experience working in a corporate law environment;
• Hardworking, professional and detail-oriented;
• A genuine interest in corporate law and the drive to grow.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and managing legal documentation;
• Supporting lawyers through all phases of corporate deals;
• Handling Companies House filings and disclosure exercises;
• Preparing client engagement letters and invoices;
• Using DocuSign and managing digital document bibles;
• General administration and client file management.

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with just one day per week in our London office, alongside a competitive salary and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Send your CV to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.com for immediate consideration.