Paralegal/Support Lawyer (Corporate)
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Coordinate and execute corporate transactions by acting as the central point of contact between clients, lawyers, and external stakeholders. Proactively manage workstreams, monitor milestones, and influence parties to ensure deadlines and deliverables are achieved. Prepare and review transaction documentation, organize due diligence findings, and track conditions precedent to ensure efficient closure. Provide clear updates on status, risks, and next steps while building strong relationships across internal and external teams. This role supports the Transactional team at Linklaters, a global law firm recognized for its commitment to diversity and social mobility.
Required Qualifications
- LPC, SQE, law degree or equivalent legal qualification (including foreign-qualified lawyers)
- At least two years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a leading law firm or in-house legal team, supporting corporate or transactional matters
- Strong understanding of corporate transactions, legal documentation and transaction management processes
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage, challenge and drive outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service
- Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of complex tasks from initiation through to completion
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