Paralegal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Providing broad support to Mercia’s in-house legal team.

· Producing and amending legal documents such as heads of agreement, investment agreements, articles of association, board minutes, shareholder resolutions and other documents relevant to investment deals made by Mercia investment teams

· Producing and amending precedent documents.

· Assisting with due diligence, including of Companies House data and share registers.

· Supporting with electronic signing of deal documents and transaction completion processes.

· Supporting with company secretarial activities including board and shareholder meetings, board minutes, statutory filings and regulated news service announcements.

· Collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of legal support.

· Undertaking ad-hoc legal tasks as instructed, ensuring precision and attention to detail.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Have either a degree in Law or degree and SQE1.

· Have a strong academic record.

· Possess good organisational and time management skills to ensure that tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales.

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with employees at all levels.

· Be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, with appropriate levels of supervision and to a high standard.

· Always provide an outstanding level of client service, with keen attention paid to every detail.

· As trusted member of both the legal team and the wider Mercia team, you will have professional integrity.

· Have good computer skills, including advanced skills in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Mercia’s culture is a key part of our success and so it’s important that you share our Mercia Core Values (Growth Focused, Responsive, Connected, Responsible/Respectful, Trusted).

· You should have the right to work in the UK.

· You should have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

· As part of the recruitment process, you must complete the FCA's Fit and Proper Persons questionnaire in accordance with how Mercia has determined that it is relevant to the role.