Corporate Compliance Paralegal

Job Title: Corporate Compliance Paralegal.
Salary: £28,000.
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire & Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Contract: Full time, permanent.

Looking to launch your legal career at a global law firm? This is your opportunity to join a prestigious practice known for its market-leading expertise in corporate and commercial law.
CRA Consulting is working exclusively with a top-tier international firm to recruit a Corporate & Commercial Paralegal. Whether you’re an experienced paralegal or a recent law graduate with top academic credentials, this role offers exposure to high-profile clients, complex transactions, and real development potential from day one.

Why This Role?

You won’t be stuck doing the basics. From the start, you’ll be a core part of the legal team – supporting major corporate matters, drafting documents, and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders across borders.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas like:

Corporate transactions

Executive compensation

Shareholder and equity schemes

Commercial contracts

Research and regulatory compliance
What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting lawyers on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters

Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and transaction reports

Conducting legal and commercial research

Assisting with share schemes, cap table updates, and client advisory

Liaising with clients and international stakeholders

Maintaining legal files, tracking deadlines, and recording billable hours

Helping to keep complex matters on track from start to finish
What We’re Looking For

A First-Class LLB (essential), ideally from a red brick or Russell Group university

Strong communication and writing skills

Impeccable attention to detail and a highly organised approach

Enthusiasm for corporate/commercial law, especially areas involving equity and tax

Previous legal work experience is a plus but not essential

A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
What’s In It For You

Competitive base salary with regular performance reviews

Hybrid/agile working policy

Structured training and clear progression pathways

Excellent benefits, including:

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing and mental health support

This is a standout opportunity to work at the heart of corporate law within a global legal powerhouse. If you’re ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now through CRA Consulting to find out more.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re eager to take your legal career to the next level and want to work within a dynamic and prestigious legal team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Lauren Hopkinson at:

Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.