Paralegal - Art & Luxury Team
Wedlake Bell
Paralegal - Art & Luxury Team
Salary Not Specified
Wedlake Bell, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 594dceef4cbe4ad381f62210eaa9406a
Full Job Description
- Carrying out legal research on arts law and worldwide jurisdictions;
- Drafting legal documents;
- Supporting the due diligence for transactions;
- Identify potential issues / complications in ongoing maters and liaise with key internals (i.e. property and tax partners); and
- Other ad-hoc administration as relates to ongoing matters.
Must be immediately available; - Ideally (but not essential) have a relevant legal qualification - law degree, or legal post-graduate qualification in a related field;
- Ideally (but not essential) have Arabic language skills to a professional level (speaking and writing);
- Excellent communication skills - must be able to interact and communicate effectively across all levels of seniority and on both an internal and external basis;
- Able to work well under pressure and in keeping with deadlines;
- Must have excellent attention to detail;
- Strong IT, organizational skills; and
- Able to manage own workload and show initiative.
Wedlake Bell are urgently recruiting a Paralegal to join our Art & Luxury team on a 6-month contract, on a full-time basis (potentially up to 12 months) to support an ongoing Arts law project. - Competitive starting salary;
- Comprehensive pension plan;
- 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events;
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year;
- Life Assurance and competitive income protection scheme;
- Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one;
- Enhanced parental leave policies;
- Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services;
- Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships; and
- And a range of bonus schemes recognizing referrals and client introductions.
Our Art & Luxury team is a leading practice worldwide in their field, regularly instructed on record-breaking high-value transactions and disputes. They advise a range of clients from artists, private collectors and international galleries through to governments, state institutions, museums, lenders, philanthropists and art fairs.
The team are currently involved in a large-scale project reviewing art regulatory frameworks worldwide. The day-to-day workload will involve project management, conducting legal research, and contributing to client reports. There are opportunities to undertake fee-earning work on this and other matters., Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400. We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members.
Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections. With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team!