Paralegal - French speaking

We are looking to recruit a Paralegal to join our Corporate French Inward Investments Team based in London.

About the role:

French companies looking to set up or market their products or services in the UK can face issues due to a lack of familiarity with the English legal system. Our French group comprises of French nationals who specialise in Franco-British business transactions, advising and assisting French companies and entrepreneurs investing in the UK.

In this role, you'll develop your understanding of English business law to support our French client base on matters involving various areas of English business law. Your fluency in French (written and verbal) will be complemented by your extensive knowledge of the French culture and, ideally, some French legal background so as to better understand our French corporate clients' requirements. There will also be the opportunity to attend French networking events alongside other members of the core French Group and, on occasion, you may have the opportunity to travel to France (approx. 1-2 times per year).

What does the role involve?

• Advising mainly French clients on English business law, working with specialist teams as needed
• Undertaking legal research and advising on new statutes and regulations
• Participating in marketing activities, including seminars and pitches
• Attending Franco-British Business / International Trade networking events in London and elsewhere
• Supporting exceptional client service for our French-speaking clients
• Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and intermediaries
• Keeping up to date with legal developments

Technical skills required:

• Bilingual in French and English (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of both French and English legal systems desirable
• Enthusiasm for English business law
• Legal drafting skills and ability to provide clear, concise advice
• Up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and government policy

Who would be a good fit?

• Ability to advise clients in French to a high standard and within tight timescales
• Team player within the French Group, Business Services, and the wider firm
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Flexible, enthusiastic, ambitious, and results-oriented
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

If you're ready to take on responsibility, support our French-speaking clients, and join a friendly, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to be part of a group that's making a genuine impact for French businesses in the UK.

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