Paralegal – Corporate – Tier 1 US Law Firm

Company: The Stephen James Partnership
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our client, a U.S. law firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their transactional practice, supporting entity formation, corporate governance, M&A, and financing matters.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage formation documents, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions
  • Support due diligence and manage closing checklists/closing sets
  • Maintain minute books, cap tables, and entity filings across jurisdictions
  • Draft ancillary transaction documents and coordinate UCC/regulatory filings
  • Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors; support post-closing matters

Requirements

  • 1+ years’ paralegal experience at a U.S. law firm; Magic Circle or Silver Circle experience preferred
  • Exposure to venture capital work (financings, startup formation, portfolio company support) highly preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with iManage/DocuSign and cap table tools
  • Bachelor’s degree required

Posted: September 19th, 2026