Corporate Paralegal in Derby - qed legal

Corporate Paralegal - Rare Opportunity 
Derby
£24,000 to £29,000 The Firm
Are you looking for a role where your legal expertise is recognised and your professional development is actively supported? Do you want to join a team where collaboration, respect, and career progression are central to the culture?

My client is a well-established law firm with a growing presence across the East Midlands. Known for providing high-quality legal services, excellent client care, and a supportive workplace, the firm offers a professional and friendly environment where your contribution truly matters.

The Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Corporate Paralegal to join my client’s Derby office.

This role provides hands-on experience supporting the corporate team in a variety of commercial matters, giving you exposure to company transactions, compliance work, and client advisory services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with company formations, restructures, and dissolutions
  
  
• Supporting the preparation and review of commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, and corporate documentation
  
  
• Conducting due diligence and legal research for corporate transactions
  
  
• Liaising with clients, directors, shareholders, and external advisors
  
  
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date corporate records, registers, and statutory filings
  
  
• Preparing meeting minutes, resolutions, and company filings for Companies House
  
  
• Assisting with general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the corporate team
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
  
  

Experience within a corporate or commercial law team is highly desirable.

You
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Previous paralegal experience, ideally in corporate or commercial law
  
  
• Strong drafting, research, and document management skills
  
  
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and case management systems
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines efficiently
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
  
  
• Legal qualifications or relevant experience in corporate law (LLB, LPC, or SQE preparation is advantageous)
  
  

Benefits
My client offers a supportive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Access to an online rewards and recognition platform with discounts from over 900 retailers
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
  
  
• Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional time over Christmas
  
  
• Regular social events, including summer and festive gatherings
  
  
• Support for professional study and qualifications, where appropriate
  
  
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing practice
  
  
• Modern, professional office environment with excellent transport links and local amenities
  
  
• A genuine commitment to work/life balance and staff wellbeing
  
  

If you are a motivated and detail-focused individual seeking to develop your career in corporate law, contact Toby Ryan for more information.