Paralegal

Some roles are stepping stones. This one's a launchpad.

We're looking for a motivated paralegal with a genuine interest in corporate, commercial, and property law.  You will want to build your career working alongside experienced, collaborative solicitors - gaining hands-on exposure, taking real responsibility, and being given the support to grow - you'll develop a great foundation to take your career to the next level.

It's rare to find a role that offers meaningful experience across two areas of law simultaneously, giving you a broader perspective and a stronger foundation for your legal career. Your tasks and responsibilities will be varied:

• Corporate and Commercial - work will include M&A, investment arrangements, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, EMI options, commercial contracts, LLPs, and partnerships etc.
• Commercial Property - work will include leasehold and freehold transactions, sales and purchases, commercial leases, refinancing and landlord and tenant matters.

You will work closely with the Heads of Department and qualified solicitors in both the Corporate and Commercial Team and the Commercial Property Team, supporting them across transactions and other matters, while gaining qualifying work experience if you are completing the SQE. If you have completed the LPC, you may have the opportunity to apply for a training contract after your first 6 months in post.

If you qualify as a solicitor, you may be offered an NQ role if we have an opportunity that aligns to your preferred practice area and supports our business needs.

About You:

We're looking for someone with strong academic credentials, ideally a 2:1 or above in law or equivalent, Experience in either Corporate and Commercial or Commercial Property in a similar role would be advantageous.  In addition, you will be someone who reflects our values - supportive and collaborative, respectful in how you engage with others, integrity led, and genuinely approachable.

Other skills and attributes include:

• Proactive and organised with good time management skills
• An analytical thinker with great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• A proactive and willing approach to learn

About Hughes Paddison

We are an independent legal practice with 65 employees offering a wide range of legal services to private clients and businesses. Our purpose is to help you achieve the best outcome in life and business.

We build teams by bringing in great people from different backgrounds and giving them space to thrive. We know that a mix of perspectives leads to better decisions, better ideas, and better results for our clients. That's why we look for talent in all forms and create an environment where people feel supported, listened to, and able to contribute at their best.

Our teams have a wealth of knowledge and experience and love nothing more than guiding and supporting our paralegals and trainees to develop the critical skills they need to become a qualified solicitor.

Application Process

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in this role.  Applications close on Friday 13 March 2026, although we may review applications on a rolling basis.

Please email your application to: Ursula Day, HR Manager at ud@hughes-paddison.co.uk