Summary: A&O Shearman is seeking a Paralegal to join its global in-house legal team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing legal advice, assisting with risk management, and coordinating responses to audit inquiries while working collaboratively with various teams across the firm. The position offers an opportunity to develop legal skills in a supportive and prestigious environment. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the global firm and its partners.
• Coordinating the firm’s responses to audit inquiries globally.
• Assisting with risk management policy queries from partners and staff.
• Supporting 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 in-house lawyers in their work.

Key Skills:

• 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.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal