Paralegal

We advise public and private companies, management teams, investors and debt providers through the business life cycle, from start-up and first round finance through M&A, management transactions, development funding, restructuring, capital reductions, private equity funding and exits. Our highly regarded Manchester corporate team has a team of 8 with 2 Partners and covers the full range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mid to large scale M&A as well as private equity and VC deals. we have just been shortlisted as Corporate Law Firm at the prestigious Manchester Insider Awards. The role You will have the opportunity to gain excellent exposure to high quality work, working closely alongside the local team as well as the national team of 120 legal advisors Your main responsibilities will primarily involve assisting on a wide range of complex and high profile corporate transactions and will include but not be limited to:

• conducting due diligence;
• drafting and negotiating documents and reports;
• reviewing and collating documentation;
• communicating effectively and confidently with national and international clients, external solicitors and other third; parties (both in writing and by telephone);
• acting as a co-ordinator between other departments within Shoosmiths; and
assisting legal advisors in the department with various corporate law matters and administrative tasks.


• We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and ambitious about corporate law with and ideally with some previous paralegal experience, especially in corporate.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients
• Excellent attention to detail taken with all correspondence and documentation
• Flexible according to client needs, with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and remain calm under pressure
• Able to integrate within a team as well as working on your own initiative
• Prepared to get involved in business development, including the attendance at networking and other marketing events.
  
  Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm., Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
  
  We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package The team Shoosmiths has one of the most active and dynamic corporate teams nationwide and has in the last five successive years been recognised in the top five law firms for volume of UK deals undertaken.