Paralegal - Corporate & commercial

Paralegal – Corporate & Commercial Location: Hybrid / Remote (South East–based preferred) Salary: £40,000–£60,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel The Role An experienced Corporate & Commercial Paralegal is sought to join a growing, multi-entity life sciences business. This is a broad, hands-on position offering exposure to commercial contracting, corporate governance, due diligence, and high-value transactions. You will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in ensuring the business remains contractually robust, audit-ready and transaction-ready. This role suits a confident, detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and operating in a regulated, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Corporate Support * Draft, review and manage commercial and corporate contracts * Support legal matters across multiple group entities * Maintain accurate document control and contract records Due Diligence & Governance * Lead legal due diligence processes and ensure audit readiness * Identify and resolve documentation gaps * Minute board/committee meetings and maintain statutory records * Support company secretarial processes Stakeholder Engagement * Work closely with Senior Legal Counsel and Finance * Support cross-functional and transactional projects Candidate Profile Essential: * Corporate & commercial paralegal experience * Strong contract and governance documentation experience * Excellent organisation and attention to detail * Ability to manage priorities independently * Confident engaging senior stakeholders Desirable: * Life sciences, pharma, or regulated industry experience * Exposure to transactions or investment processes * In-house experience * GDPR knowledge Working Pattern * Hybrid / remote-friendly * 9:00–5:00 with flexibility * Occasional additional hours during major transactions Recruitment Process * Stage 1: Teams interview with Senior Legal Counsel * Stage 2: Interview with Legal and Finance A high-visibility role offering genuine ownership and exposure to complex corporate activity within a growing organisation