Office Overview:
Norton Rose Fulbright is a top-tier global law firm with over 50 offices and more than 7,000 employees worldwide. The firm provides comprehensive business law services to leading corporations and financial institutions across sectors such as finance, energy, infrastructure, technology, and life sciences. The Newcastle office serves as a hub for legal innovation and technology, actively integrating cutting-edge tools like generative AI into legal workflows.
Position Overview:
The firm is recruiting a Paralegal for its Legal Services Management team in Newcastle. This role offers exposure to high-value global legal work across corporate, banking, and disputes practices. The position is designed for individuals who are curious, proactive, and eager to contribute to complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters while developing expertise in a global legal environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist in corporate transactions including M&A, IPOs, and due diligence processes
- Review contracts and corporate documentation
- Draft and manage legal documents such as board minutes, shareholder circulars, and tender forms
- Support dispute resolution and investigations, including document review, disclosure management, and court bundle preparation
- Take notes during witness interviews and prepare summaries
- Assist in banking transactions, including drafting conditions precedent checklists and ancillary documents
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including clients, counsel, and international teams
- Manage virtual data rooms and documentation processes
- Engage with legal technology tools, including generative AI, under supervision
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate degree completed or in progress
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of computer literacy, including openness to legal tech and AI tools
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work both independently and in teams
- Adaptability to dynamic work environments and international time zones
- (Desirable) 2:1 degree or above, second language proficiency, and advanced IT/AI-related skills
Job Details:
- Opportunity: Paralegal – Legal Services Team
- Stipend/Remuneration: Competitive salary (as per firm standards) with training and career development opportunities
- Mode: Hybrid (office + remote)
- Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Application Link: https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/paralegal/56628056?source=searchResults&filter=%2Fjobs%2Fparalegal-jobs
