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 for relevant to the GFM practice area (and other practice areas as needed), as mentioned above, including but not limited to;
Due diligence/Contract reviews
Comments handling
Drafting transaction documents and letters
Reviewing pre and post-completion work
Assisting with collation and preparation of conditions precedent
Preparing transaction bibles and post-closing support
Proofreading/checking cross-referencing
Redacting
Preparation of execution versions and signing support
You will use the latest legal technology for service delivery including 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 especially in the product groups or practice areas specific to Global Financial Markets.
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 : 7 June 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 appl
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
The role of a GFM Paralegal at our Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, offers you the chance to work within a practice area which complements the firm's work, ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients. Our skills and expertise are in great demand. Therefore, we are looking to recruit additional Paralegals to join the highly experienced, innovative, and client-centric team.
The Newcastle GFM teamwork across various product groups - Asset Finance, Derivatives and Structured Products, Structured Asset Backed Real Estate, Financial Regulation, Restructuring and Insolvency and Debt Finance. Although you may specialise in one product group you will still be expected to support in other groups where required.
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 GFM 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.
Cliffordchance · Newcastle, UK