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Paralegal (English Law)

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Milan team!

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Type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location

Milano

Job Role

Business - Corporate



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About us

A law firm focused on people and collaboration

For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives.

We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones.

We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

The Role

We are looking for a Paralegal to work in our English Law Corporate team in Milan.  Responsibility will include:

  • Reviewing and analysing a broad range of commercial agreements, letters, memos and other documents
  • Drafting, reviewing and amending documents including NDAs, LOIs, SPAs
  • Articles of Association and Investment/Shareholder Agreements
  • Legal research
  • Due diligence
  • Assisting the team in evaluating pre-contentious matters

The candidate will be working on multi-national corporate transactions advising corporate, family office and individual clients on disposals, acquisitions and investments, public and private transactions, and day-to-day corporate matters. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this position.

Required skills and experience

  • UK Qualified/Background in English Law
  • Excellent academics and preferably with the benefit of previous experience in a well-regarded Corporate department
  • Fluent English communication skills with preferably Italian spoken/written skills
  • Effective team player - able to work effectively in an established, close-knit team
  • An enthusiastic and engaged attitude with excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style
  • Familiarity with technology e.g. excel, word

 

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.

 

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We endeavour to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, we operate a preferred supplier list ('PSL') and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is our policy to provide equal opportunities for all employees/prospective employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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