IHL Paralegal - 12 month FTC

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department purpose

In-House Legal is a core part of the Risk function. Our clients are not only the firm's partners and lawyers, but the entire global firm. This means we provide legal advice across a diverse range of complex and interesting subject areas, frequently leading on strategic projects, and have a number of industry experts within the team. We also have a key role in looking to the future and providing strategic advice to the firm's management to help them find solutions and achieve the firm's strategic objectives.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to work in a friendly team where they will be able to further develop their legal skills whilst receiving the professional support and accompanying benefits that can be expected from a prestigious magic circle law firm. Regularly voted in the top employer lists, A&O Shearman fosters a collaborative work environment. With a reputation of being a fantastic employer, we offer extensive benefits to support wellbeing and training and development. These are just some of the many reasons why you really should consider joining us. Apply today and come along and find out more!

Providing legal advice to the global firm and its partners. The in-house legal team reports to the firm's key governance bodies and provides assurance in respect of a wide range of matters, including:

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What you will do

A&O Shearman is seeking a Paralegal to join its global in-house legal team. This is an opportunity to work regularly with offices around the world, coordinating a key project at an exciting time of change for the firm and contribute to the growth of the business. We are looking for candidates with strong attention to detail who enjoy challenging themselves in the context of a varied and rewarding role.

The key aspects of this interesting role include:

* Assisting to coordinating the firm's responses (globally) to audit enquiries.
* Providing legal advice on matters within the team's remit.
* Assisting with risk management policy queries from partners and staff.
* Assisting the client and business development teams with tender and pitch documentation.
* Undertaking legal research.
* Assisting with the firm's corporate secretarial arrangements.
* Providing general support to the in-house lawyers in their work.


Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

* A law degree.
* High degree of initiative and willingness to learn.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Collaborative approach and ability to work well in a team.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate/commercial team or a risk and compliance role.


Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together