Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Location: London

Firm: Top Tier US Law Firm

The Opportunity

A leading US law firm is seeking a bright and capable Corporate Paralegal to join its London office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates on complex, high value matters across M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and transaction management.

You will be part of a fast paced, high performing team supporting domestic and cross border transactions for private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and multinational corporates.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting on a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A deals from inception through to completion
• Assisting with leveraged finance and real estate finance matters, including preparation and management of conditions precedent checklists and closing documentation
• Providing transaction management support, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple stakeholders
• Drafting and reviewing ancillary documents, board minutes, resolutions, and corporate approvals
• Managing virtual data rooms and supporting due diligence processes
• Coordinating signing and closing processes, including execution and post completion tasks
• Liaising with clients, lenders, local counsel, and internal teams across jurisdictions
• Maintaining corporate records and supporting with Companies House filings

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal, ideally gained within a top tier international or US law firm
• Exposure to M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and transaction management work is highly desirable
• Bright and capable individual with excellent academics
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• High level of attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
• Law degree or equivalent qualification

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work on high profile, complex transactions
• Broad exposure across corporate, finance, and real estate transactions
• Collaborative and ambitious team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong platform for long term career development within an elite US practice