We now looking for an experienced Ukrainian Speaking paralegal. As a paralegal, you will gain exposure and be given the opportunity to assist Partners, Legal Directors, Senior Associates and the wider national team on a variety of restructuring transactions. This opportunity is a six-month fixed-term contract with the potential to be extended. A successful candidate will at least have a degree in law and will have ideally passed the LPC or be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification. You should have the ability to work as part of a team whilst also being able to manage their own workload. 

Responsibilities:

• Typing and drafting correspondence
• Preparation of all general in-house documentation, including various contracts and various agreements
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating legal agreements and service level documentation with external parties
• Amending documents and diary management
• Assisting with and drafting bills
• Opening, maintaining and closing files
• Archiving files
• Conduct legal due diligence or equivalent related to the development of projects and relationship between parties
• Updating and maintaining databases
• Scanning and preparing documentation
• General administration i.e. filing, faxing, photocopying etc

Requirements:

• Education to Degree level in law and/or be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification.
• Fluent Ukrainian language & communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to produce documents efficiently and with ease is essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop client relationships.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Previous experience within a Restructuring department is highly desirable.
• Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of the company’s culture and values.