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  Job Title: Paralegal - Corporate Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. ** Note to agencies – we are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies.  ________________________________________ The role in 60 seconds Role: Paralegal - Corporate Team: Corporate Location: Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth Working Pattern: Full time Why this role matters: This is an excellent opportunity to build experience working with a team of expert legal professionals with a commercial and collaborative approach, whilst gaining invaluable exposure through ownership of relationships with an exciting range of clients. ________________________________________ What you’ll do In this role, you’ll: Provide support for M&A transactions and other corporate advisory work. Draft transaction and ancillary documentation. Conduct due diligence. Be responsible for your own files and delivery of relevant client work. Direct client contact and building relationships with PE houses and their portfolio companies. Project management of client workstreams. Be a self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes. Draft board minutes, investor consent letters, resolutions, and other ancillary documents. Prepare and manage corporate filings including Companies House filings. Coordinate clear document management, including preparing and maintaining records. Review and negotiate NDAs. Manage the loan note listing process for clients, including liaising with listing agents, reviewing documents provided and drafting material contract summaries. Provide an excellent client service. Ensure deadlines are met and a high quality of work is maintained. Role model a collaborative mindset both within the Paralegal cohort, and the wider team. Review processes and identifying opportunities to make these more efficient and/or effective. Assist with the transaction completion process by running completion searches and managing execution through Docusign.  ________________________________________ What we’re looking for We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings: A passion for Corporate Law, with a view to building a career and qualifying into the Corporate team at Foot Anstey, demonstrating ambition and willingness to learn. 1+ year Paralegal experience, ideally in a Corporate team. Strong communication skills and an ability to reassure and act calmly and professionally at all times, often working to deadlines. Ability to work under pressure in a busy team with a demanding and sophisticated client base, with clients often operating from different time zones around the globe. Excellent IT skills with an in-depth knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Great time management and organisational ability. ________________________________________ Join a seriously ambitious firm At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out: An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. ________________________________________ Progressive benefits tail