Corporate Governance and Commercial Paralegal -(M&F) UK866573

Corporate Governance and Commercial Paralegal

London – Hybrid Working

£65,000

Permanent Role

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing one of the leading power companies in the UK and Ireland. Our client are currently looking to expand their London based legal team, requiring someone to lead on corporate governance matters as well assisting with some routine commercial legal work.

Key Accountabilities:

• Independently handling the corporate governance requirements of the business including document execution, corporate filings and the preparation of resolutions.
• Maintaining contract and corporate governance databases and leading on process/technology improvements in contract management.
• Preparing and negotiating routine commercial contracts such as NDAs and intragroup agreements.
• Assisting with administration and coordination on M&A and finance transactions.
• Leading on GDPR compliance.
• Creating and updating precedent contracts.
• Helping to improve the legal culture of the organisation through preparing and delivering training to employees.

About You:

• An undergraduate degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a company secretary or paralegal in either an in house or transactional setting.
• Robust demonstrable knowledge of corporate governance and ability to independently prepare standard corporate resolutions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to naturally build rapport and confidently liaise with stakeholders.
• A positive hands-on approach, with exceptional organisational skills and self-motivation.
• German language skills not a requirement but a distinct advantage.