Paralegal/PA – Corporate & Commercial – International Media Group

Exciting in-house 12 month FTC Corporate & Commercial Paralegal / PA position with renowned International Media Group

The Client

Our client, an International Media Group are looking for an experienced Corporate / Commercial Paralegal their London office on a 12 month FTC, covering for maternity leave.

The Role

This is a fantastic and highly varied role that provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a high level of responsibility as a Paralegal / EA in the legal team, working closely with General Counsel and Company Secretary.

The successful candidates’ work will include (but will not be limited to):

• Supporting the legal team with a variety of Corporate / Commercial legal matters
• Working closely with legal counsel to implement the contract transformation programme and assisting with the provision of first line support to sales teams on standard contract queries
• Assisting the team on ad-hoc projects
• Working closely with the Deputy Company Secretary, assisting with preparation of Board and Committee packs
• Managing legal training for the business and co-ordinating with law firms and training providers
• Processing invoices and expenses on our payment system and following up on invoicing queries
• Managing the administration of the General Counsel’s office (including diary management and travel arrangements) and liaising with Board members to arrange meetings and ad-hoc queries

The Requirements

• 12+ months Paralegal experience as a Corporate / Commercial Paralegal and, ideally, some company secretarial / EA experience
• Law degree LLB / GDL (2.1 / Commendation or above)
• LPC, ideally
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Good time management, prioritisation skills and ability to manage a busy workload

To apply, please upload your CV via the website or alternatively email it to candidates@thesjp.co.uk