Paralegal, Corporate Advisory (6 month contract) at Norton Rose Fulbright

THE TEAM The corporate governance advisory services team is part of the Corporate Finance Department in London and provides corporate advisory services to UK listed clients, including FTSE 100 corporates, banks, insurance companies and other listed companies. An opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to support the work of this team. The role is full-time (on a fixed-term six month contract). The role involves a range of elements (as set out below) and has a particular focus on corporate advisory matters, including the review of annual reports and accounts and notices of annual general meetings. While not a pre-requisite, experience of working as a paralegal or in a knowledge team is desirable, as is an interest in corporate governance and corporate compliance matters. THE ROLE The role will include but not be limited to the following: Legal and factual research Drafting correspondence for review Electronic document management (structuring folders and sub-folders for matter-centric working in the Document Management System, establishing electronic filing standards in accordance with our firm’s best practice) Hard copy document management Understanding of legal, market and practice requirements of content of annual report and accounts and notices of annual general meetings and ancillary documents Checking content of annual report and accounts and notices of annual general meetings and ancillary documents are in compliance with legal, market and practice requirements Collating comments received from our clients, assisting in carrying amendments through in to documents, and proof reading Assisting with the marketing of the practice, researching markets, preparing pitch documents, writing reports and attending meetings Such other tasks as may be required SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Evidence of previous paralegal or other relevant experience, ideally gained within a City Law Firm An undergraduate degree at 2:1 level or above (preferably Law) BVC/BPTC or LPC (preferred) Experience of working in a fast paced professional services environment Experience or at least a working knowledge of company annual reports and accounts and notices of annual general meetings Excellent oral and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Ability to adapt to changing work environments Strong client focus and demonstrated commitment to outstanding service delivery Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work either autonomously, co-operatively or with direction Commitment to continuous improvement in work processes; ability to suggest improvements and new methods where appropriate Understanding of database management, organisation and search techniques Strong interpersonal skills Research skills, particularly internet research Flexible approach to working hours and tasks assigned Excellent personal presentation, articulate and professional Positive, committed and prepared to use initiative and learn Ability to take responsibility Ability to deal with people at all levels DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Norton Rose Fulbright we value difference and promote a culture of respect for each individual. We encourage workforce diversity in all aspects and at all levels and in doing so create an environment where everyone can realise their full potential and career ambitions on the basis of merit and skill. NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.