POSITION Paralegal – Corporate and Commercial

LOCATION Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

SALARY Competitive

HOW TO APPLY Covering letter and CV to Faye McMahon, Operations and Finance Manager: [email protected]

We are welcoming a new paralegal into our Corporate and Commercial team. This role is fundamental to our success and relies on a blend of strong legal skills and building relationships with our clients.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

The Corporate and Commercial team

Jack Gardener oversees the Corporate and Commercial team. Jack came to Phillips as Co-owner and Partner in 2018, having previously practiced at leading US law firm White & Case and international law firm Clyde & Co. In 2022, Jack won Lawyer of the Year at the Hampshire Law Society Awards. Find out more about Jack on our website.

The team offers plenty of opportunities to work on high-quality legal matters, within a friendly and supportive firm that has ambitious growth plans. The team strives to ensure that every individual has an equal role to play in making the firm a success. We encourage everyone in the team to drive forward new ideas and to empower them to make change and improve our practices.

What You’ll be doing

• Drafting a variety of corporate and commercial documents and agreements;

• Updating company books and statutory registers including submitting filings to Companies House;

• Conducting research to answer any issues of law that arise;

• Carrying out administrative tasks such as opening files, conducting client due diligence and preparing documents;

• Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders, both remotely and in person;

• Providing support and updates to client to ensure they are informed of the progression of their matter;

• Liaising with external parties, such as counsel and financial advisors;

• Establishing and managing data rooms, including reviewing due diligence documentation for key issues;

• Assisting with the creation of documents for internal use such as procedural and precedent documents;

• Assisting the other members of the Corporate and Commercial Team;

• Supporting the team with client billing and time recording;

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a performance related bonus, a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday, and we offer a range of benefits including the ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme amongst others.

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• A strong academic background and (if appropriate) has completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent qualification;

• Excellent communication skills;

• A willingness to work with and adopt new technologies and innovations;

• Proficiency in using MS office;

• Previous experience of working with minimal supervision but also take specific legal direction;

• A high level of precision and attention to detail.

• Experience with legal research tools (e.g., Practical Law, LexisNexis)

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