Paralegal, Corporate

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.We are looking for a Paralegal to join our corporate legal team on a 2 year FTCMain Duties and Responsibilities Assisting the group legal team with matters related to corporate governance and structureDay to day management and oversight of UK group companies, including maintaining company books, calling board meetings and drafting supporting documents, making regulatory filings, etc.General oversight of the wider group structure, including in particular liaising with corporate service providers in other jurisdictions (e.g. Netherlands, Luxembourg, Jersey) with respect to the servicing of relevant group companiesAssisting with internal and external corporate reporting processes, including liaising with parent company personnel and with external regulatorreview of NDAs and supplier terms and conditionsadministration relating to internal and external debt documentsthe annual accounts approval processPreparing and maintaining contract summaries and standard precedentsCarrying out ad-hoc legal research tasksMaintaining and updating the legal department’s electronic document archiveOrganisation of Formula 1 team and FIA documentation and ancillary matters relating to the FIA Formula One World ChampionshipCandidates will be able to demonstrate the following experience: experience working as a paralegal within a City or national law firm or as part of an in-house legal teamexperience of working on corporate transactions and /or company law tasksexperience of working on company secretarial tasks, including UK company filings and Companies House submissions, is preferred but not essential; andunderstanding of English law concepts and principles, particularly as they relate to company lawWe would like to meet candidates who:have a Law Degree, or an Undergraduate Degree and the GDL, or an equivalent;are enthusiastic, have a can-do attitude and are committed to expanding their skillset;pride themselves on being highly organised and having a high degree of attention to detail;are highly agile, can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver results under pressure to a deadline;have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders;are team players and understand of the importance of building relationships with internal clients, peers and external partners;with appropriate training and supervision, take responsibility for own workstreams and are solution-orientated problem solvers; andare curious about the business of sport and Formula 1.Why join the force behind the sport?Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:Private Healthcare schemeDental Care4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per seasonEnhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policiesA free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin HillFree healthy snacks in our officesSubsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closureOpportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development teamDiscount on F1 merchandiseDiscount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 DrivePerkbox benefit portal and moreDivision: