Paralegal

Paralegal - Surrey

Excellent opportunity for a paralegal with experience to have a clear route to the SQE at a leading energy company. This is an office based role with 4 days per week in the office and Fridays at home. Reporting to the Legal Manager and worked extensively with other disciplines in an office based environment close to a leading Surrey Commuter Station with excellent transport links to London and beyond, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance activities, including reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures, including KYC processes.

• Conduct KYC checks and due diligence, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases.

• Assist with the review and drafting of NDAs and other commercial contracts.

• Provide company secretarial support, including the incorporation, maintenance, management, and dissolution of group entities.

• Manage Companies House filings and other corporate governance submissions, ensuring statutory records are accurate and up to date.

• Liaise with international corporate service providers to support the administration and maintenance of non-UK entities.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, liaising with group functions and departments to support legal, company secretarial, and compliance activities.

• Maintain statutory books, corporate records, and organisational documentation across the group.

• Track key deadlines and regulatory filings, including annual reports, confirmation statements, and other statutory obligations.

• Maintain and update group organisational charts and entity data.

• Prepare board minutes, written resolutions, and other corporate governance documentation, and liaise with external and overseas counsel where required.

• Support insurance-related administration, including coordination of renewals and documentation (if applicable).

• Provide general administrative support to the legal, company secretarial, and compliance functions.

• Monitor and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business.

Desired qualifications and requirements

• Law degree and/or paralegal qualification (or equivalent).

• 1-2 years' experience as a paralegal, ideally within a law firm or in-house legal team.

• Experience reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, including NDAs.

• Good understanding of corporate governance principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with business stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and deliver accurately within tight deadlines.

If the role is of interest and you would like further information, please contact Brian Littleton at ***email_hidden***