Global University Systems

Paralegal

Global University Systems

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Responding to KYC and onboarding queries from banks, corporate service providers, insurers, and auditors
  • Reviewing and proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Assisting with company secretarial duties, including: Drafting meeting minutes, Registering share transfers and resolutions, Maintaining and updating group structure charts, Conducting due diligence on group entities where required
  • Liaising with corporate service providers
  • Supporting legal counsel on ad hoc projects and tasks
  • Managing and maintaining data rooms
  • Providing general file management and administrative support

Requirements

  • LLB degree or completion of the GDL
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and workload management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal
  • Desirable: Legal Practice Course (LPC)
  • Experience in litigation and/or corporate law
  • Experience within a corporate department of a law firm or an in house legal team
Benefits
  • 20 Days Annual Leave Plus 1 day per year capped at 25 days, so you have time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with matched contributions.
  • Season Ticket Loan Spread the cost of your commute with an interest-free travel loan. (T&C's apply)
  • Eye Care Vouchers Support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.
  • Training & Development Opportunities Access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes. (T&C's apply)
  • Staff Discount Scheme Via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc
  • Employee Assistance Programme Confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme for Staff Members Earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team.
  • Tuition Support Discounts and sponsorship opportunities at select GUS institutions, including The University of Law.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LLB degreeGDL completionlegal document proofreadingcompany secretarial dutiesdrafting meeting minutesdue diligencelitigation experiencecorporate law experiencefile managementdata room management
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganisational skillsworkload managementability to work under pressureability to meet tight deadlinesstrong academic background
Certifications
Legal Practice Course (LPC)