Location: Hybrid / Remote (South East–based preferred)

Salary: £40,000–£60,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits

Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel

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.

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

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

• Hybrid / remote-friendly
• 9:00–5:00 with flexibility
• Occasional additional hours during major transactions

• 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.