Paralegal - Company Secretary

The Team The Company Secretarial Department supports the London Corporate, Commercial and other legal teams and advises on the company secretarial aspects of corporate law in England & Wales. The Company Secretarial Department provides the full range of corporate administration, company secretarial advice and documentation required by private companies, listed PLCs, LLPs, LPs and UK Establishments of Overseas Companies The Role We are looking for a Paralegal to join the highly regarded Corporate Secretarial Department at Baker McKenzie LLP in London. The Company Secretarial Team helps our clients' companies comply with obligations under company law, make timely filings, and thereby enables them to concentrate on their core business activities. It also manages a unique database for groups operating in several countries to manage such corporate requirements world-wide. The teams sits within the wider London Corporate Group. Please note that this role is not an entry route to complete a solicitors training contract with Baker McKenzie. The two recruitment processes are completely separate. Duties include: Maintaining a portfolio of high profile client companies Setting up new companies Assisting with the UK aspects of corporate reorganisations, mergers & acquisitions Arranging and advising on due diligence projects Reviewing and maintaining Sharepoint/Extranet corporate databases Coordinating global company secretarial matters Providing assistance on company law matters within the company secretarial area Assisting other fee earners in the department as and when required Key Skills and Experience Required The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, be a good communicator both orally and in writing, and be able to demonstrate initiative and pro-activity. Core Competencies Previous experience of working with company secretarial matters in any capacity is essential Qualification (or progress towards qualification) as a Chartered Secretary is desirable Completion of a law degree and/or the Legal Practice Course is desirable Ability to demonstrate strong client service skills. High work standards, including excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation skills. Ability to deal confidently with demanding situations, people and requirements. Flexible and efficient work practices with the ability to adapt style as required. Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload. A team player but able to work under own initiative. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software and online research tools including Blueprint Oneworld and Companies House websites. Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm Why join us? Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world’s most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 78 offices in 46 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way. In London you will be part of a 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive. The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of recent awards, including: Acritas’ Sharplegal Global Elite Brand Index, 2010- 2020 - ranked 1st The Sunday Times’ Best Companies to Work For 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17: currently ranked 66th The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2018: currently ranked 65th Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border. For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and completed deals. Law360 ranked the Firm as the leading global law firm in its annual survey. Identified as one of the best law firms for women by Working Mother magazine, Law360 and Euromoney. Named one of Stonewall's Top Global Employers for the fourth consecutive year in 2019. Recognised in 2019 as a top 10 employer in the UK for LGBT equality, and named as one of 10 Top Trans Employers, in Stonewall's Top 100 Best Employers listing. Featuring in Business in the Community's Top 100 Employers for Race listing. Ranking 5th in the 2019 Social Mobility Employer Index. Winning the Best International Firm (UK), Best International Firm for Minority Women Lawyers, and Best International Firm for Women in Business Law at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2019. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Baker McKenzie has a culture of diversity and inclusion in its DNA - since our beginning, the differences of our people have helped us to work fluently across borders, cultures and practices. This is intrinsic to everything we do and underpins Baker McKenzie's vision to be the global law firm of choice. We understand that organisations work best when people with different backgrounds and points of view are brought together. We also know people perform at their best when they can be themselves at work. Baker McKenzie is committed to serving our clients with innovative solutions brought about by a diverse talent pool and an inclusive community. The London office mirrors the wider firm in encouraging the best people, regardless of race, culture, religion or belief (if any), gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation or age, to fulfil their professional aspirations with us so as to create an exciting and diverse legal environment.