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Gateley

Jan 29, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • Our successful candidate will ideally have a degree in law or will be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification.
  • Alternatively, you may be a career paralegal who wishes to progress your career, assist senior level lawyers and develop your skillset within a highly successful corporate legal environment.
  • You will have the ability to work as part of a team whilst also being able to manage your own workload.
  • The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
  • excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • sound legal knowledge
  • ability and willingness to learn
  • attention to detail
  • organised with time and documents
  • good IT skills
  • discretion and professionalism
  • commitment to being part of a hard-working team and the flexibility to support transactional activity.
  • experience with DocuSign would be desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities

  • As a paralegal in our close knit and busy corporate team, you will be based at our Leeds office working closely with our Corporate Partner, David Armitage, newly qualified solicitor Scott Cooper, alongside other Corporate team members based in other offices.
  • The successful candidate will also gain exposure across our National Corporate Unit and be given the opportunity to assist the wider national team on a variety of M&A, capital markets, cross border transactions & investments, investment acquisitions, corporate structuring projects and private equity (to name a few) corporate transactions.
  • Working within the team, there is the opportunity to broaden expertise and learning and develop skills with a view to assuming greater levels of responsibility very quickly.
  • This role offers hybrid mix of office and home working.
  • This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role.
  • Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid mix of office and home working.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

The ideal candidate should have a degree in law or be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification.

What type of work will I be involved with as a Corporate Paralegal?

You will assist with a variety of corporate transactions including M&A, capital markets, cross-border transactions, investments, corporate structuring projects, and private equity transactions.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience is not strictly required, it is beneficial. Candidates with experience as a career paralegal or relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication skills, sound legal knowledge, attention to detail, organizational abilities, good IT skills, and discretion.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, the role offers the opportunity to broaden expertise and develop skills with a view to assuming greater levels of responsibility quickly.

What are the benefits associated with this position?

Benefits include a competitive remuneration package, annual bonus opportunities, learning and development options, health care, pension plans, and various additional perks.

What is the company culture like at Gateley?

The company emphasizes a forward-thinking, collaborative culture with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and well-being, fostering a supportive environment for career growth.

Will I be required to perform other tasks outside of the job description?

Yes, the job holder may be asked to carry out additional ad hoc tasks as required, within the scope of the role.

Is experience with DocuSign required for this role?

No, experience with DocuSign is desirable but not essential.

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Gateley

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our clients where they need to be. Since arriving as the new kids on the block all those years ago, we’ve earned our stripes in the legal industry, building a leading name and a revered reputation. It’s why we went Plc – the UK’s first commercial law firm to do so. It’s why we’re pushing the limits of what a legal and professional business can offer. Our diverse team is made up of experts in all areas of law and business. But it’s about more than just their expertise. It’s about being straight talking. We deliver all this advice in simple, clear, everyday language, so you spend less time decoding jargon and more time focusing on what's important to you.