Fortune Law
Corporate and Commercial Paralegal
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Corporate and Commercial Paralegal (High Performance Role)
Holborn, London (Hybrid, 3 days a week from our dog friendly offices and 2 days wfh)
£30,000 + performance bonus
About Fortune Law
Fortune Law is an award-winning boutique law firm based in Holborn, London. We specialise in advising founders and entrepreneurs on a wide range of business law issues including early-stage fundraising, M&A, commercial disputes, IP and brand protection, and commercial property transactions.
We:
- handle complex, high-value matters
- work to tight deadlines
- deliver commercial, practical advice
- operate with high standards and minimal hierarchy
We punch well above our weight – and expect our team to do the same.
This Role is Designed for a Specific Type of Person
We are looking for someone who:
- has excellent academics, oral, and written English
- thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- enjoys being close to the work and close to decision-making
- takes ownership early and proactively drives things forward
If you prefer a slower paced, heavily structured, or purely supportive role – this will not be the right fit.
You will regularly find yourself across the negotiation table with City firms on both transactional work and litigation matters.
You will also be required to assist with marketing and business development and so should have a keen desire to develop these skills. You will also:
The Role
This is a hands-on, front-line role working directly with the Managing Director.
You will:
- act as a key point of contact for clients
- support live transactions and disputes
- draft and review corporate and commercial documents
- keep matters moving and ensure nothing stalls
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The Environment (Read Carefully)
We work at pace on urgent and often complex matters:
- deadlines can be tight
- work can be unfamiliar or challenging
- expectations on quality are high
You will not always have perfect preparation time – you will need to:
- get up to speed quickly
- break down complex work
- ask the right questions early
- keep moving forward
What Success Looks Like in This Role
The people who do well here:
- stay organised even when things move quickly
- follow up without being asked
- communicate clearly and proactively
- take notes, ask questions, and learn fast
- produce work that improves quickly with feedback
- spot errors and details others miss
- offer help and take initiative
They don’t wait to be told what to do – they keep the work moving.
What You’ll Be Doing
Client & Matter Management
- Be responsive, professional, and clear with clients
- Keep clients and internal team updated
- Manage expectations and timelines
- Client onboarding
Drafting & Legal Work
- Draft agreements such as shareholders agreements, sale and purchase contracts, board minutes, shareholder resolutions, articles of association, online terms and conditions, commercial contracts, employment contracts, instructions to Counsel, witness statements, court bundles and claim forms, and correspondence with precise attention to detail and adherence to firm standards.
- Review complex documents (e.g. shareholder agreements) to begin advising on terms
- Assist on due diligence processes
- Structure and summarise information clearly
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Driving Work Forward
- Track deadlines and next steps
- Organise and maintain electronic case files
- Follow up on outstanding actions
- Ensure nothing sits still
What We’re Looking For
Non-negotiable
- SQE 1 & 2 completed
- 6–12+ months commercial paralegal experience (England & Wales)
- Strong academics
- Excellent written and spoken English
You’ll likely succeed if you:
- are highly organised and detail-focused
- are proactive and follow things through
- are comfortable working at pace
- enjoy client interaction
- take pride in accuracy and quality
You will struggle if you:
- need constant direction or reassurance
- get overwhelmed by tight deadlines
- avoid asking questions when unsure
- prefer predictable or repetitive work
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to complex corporate and commercial matters
- Close working relationship with the Managing Director
- Rapid development in drafting, commercial thinking, and client handling
- A structured 90-day development plan
How to Apply
Apply with your CV and a short note answering:
- Tell us about a time you had to deliver high-quality work under time pressure. How did you approach it?
For more information on Fortune Law, please visit our website: www.fortunelaw.com
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