Hybrid Paralegal

at Peninsula

• Job title: Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Paralegal at Peninsula managing corporate governance and compliance in marine energy. Assist Legal team globally with incorporation and documentation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and ensuring corporate secretarial compliance for all Peninsula group entities globally, including statutory filings and internal governance requirements.
• Supporting the incorporation of new group entities in various jurisdictions and managing associated post incorporation compliance.
• Working closely with third party corporate service providers, law firms and internal stakeholders to ensure corporate requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaising with Peninsula’s authorised signatories and relevant stakeholders to coordinate the execution of corporate documents, including resolutions, agreements and deeds.
• Coordinating the execution, certification, notarisation and apostilling of documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drafting and maintaining corporate documentation, including board resolutions, minutes and statutory registers, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Coordinating the organisation and execution of Board meetings and AGMs, where required.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date electronic and physical corporate records, trackers and filing systems.
• Providing general legal and administrative support to the Legal team as required, including ad hoc corporate and compliance projects.

Requirements

• Law graduate (or equivalent) who has successfully completed, or is currently completing, the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
• Good working knowledge of company law and corporate governance, preferably under English law.
• Previous experience in a paralegal or corporate services role is desirable.
• Exposure to the shipping, commodities or energy sectors would be advantageous.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to understand and balance legal, business and operational considerations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across the business.
• Spanish language skills are desirable.