Paralegal - Transactional

Responsibilities

• Ensuring your work is accurate and thorough at all times
• Accurately updating internal tracking systems
• Being proactive about continuous improvement, systems and processes
• Integrating legal technology into our processes and advancing your skills in this area as much as possible
• Working efficiently and effectively within a team
• Providing timely updates as to work progress
• Communicating effectively at all times
• Playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all
• You will undertake a multitude of tasks related to the Capital Markets products, as mentioned above, including but not limited to;
• Red flag due diligence exercises
• Limited partner transfers
• Reviewing subscription and other fund documents
• Assisting with signings and closings
• Verifying prospectuses and investor presentations
• Drafting transaction documents and letters
• Reviewing pre and post-completion work
• Proofreading/checking cross-referencing
• Redacting
• Preparing precedents
• You will use the latest legal technology for service delivery including, but not limited to Generative AI, Kira, High Q, Relativity and Contract Companion
• Other administrative tasks as and when required
• How we will support you
• From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
• You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a range of internal training which covers:
• Legal Technology
• Process Improvement
• Various online training specific to the role of a paralegal, lawyer, manager etc.
• Legal Training
• Your career experience so far
• You will possess the following skills:
• Essential:
• Demonstrable previous experience of working in an office or corporate environment
• Good academics - you will be a graduate (any discipline, non-law degrees accepted) or have completed a CILEx level 3 (or above) qualification in Law.
• Flexible and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent research capabilities with the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce complex findings
• Proactive and forward thinking
• Flexible and have desire to learn
• Organised and efficient - ability to meet; daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Proficient in applying and using a range of technology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Very good team player
• Desirable:
• Demonstrable previous paralegal experience, particularly within transactional practice areas
• Demonstrable experience of working in a customer service environment
• Fluent in a European language, particularly French, German, Spanish or Italian
• The Recruitment Process
• Application deadline : 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
• Application process: Online application, online assessment, final stage assessment centre.
• How to Apply
• Complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, kindly refer to the 'Career Experience' section of the advert and explain why you are an ideal fit for the role.
• Successful candidates at application review will be invited to complete an online assessment.
• If you pass the online assessment, you will be invited to a final stage assessment centre held in person at our Newcastle office.
• We will support travel costs where applicable, in relation to attending the final stage assessment centre.
• Work pattern
• Monday - Friday 35 hours per week. Core office hours are 09:00 - 20:00
• We have a hybrid working policy in place and the expectation for this role is that at least 50% of your time is spent in the office.
• Equal opportunities
• At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It's a culture where e

Benefits

Additional Information

The role of a Paralegal in the Capital Markets team in the Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, offers you the chance to work within the Capital Markets product group, within the GFM practice area ( and other practice areas as needed) which complement the firm's work, ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients. Please note, if you have applied for a paralegal position with us within the last six months, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application at this time. Who you will work with At our Newcastle Delivery Centre, you'll be part of a well‑established paralegal support team with a wide range of seniority and specialisms. As a Capital Markets Paralegal you will collaborate closely with Paralegals, Apprentice Paralegals, Senior and Supervisory Paralegals, Managing Paralegals, Operations Managers, Legal Technology Advisors and Process Architects. You are likely to have direct contact and communication with Associates, Lawyers and Business Professionals based in other offices around the world.

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