Salary guide
Paralegal (Corporate)
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £38,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalCorporate
- Corporate paralegals support major UK business deals
Other names this job is known by
- Corporate Legal Assistant
- Transactional Paralegal
Key responsibilities
- Support corporate lawyers with transactions and research
- Draft and review contracts and agreements
- Manage due diligence and compliance
- Liaise with clients and regulators
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Maintain case files
- Ensure confidentiality
- Stay updated on corporate law
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in law or business
- Experience in corporate or legal roles
- Organisation and research skills
- IT and document management
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Paralegal
- Corporate Solicitor
- Legal Executive
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study law or business
- Complete a law degree or CILEx qualification
- Gain experience in corporate or legal roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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