MidFull TimeENEurope
THE ROLE & TEAM
This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join Brabners Banking team in Liverpool, supporting high‑quality banking and finance work for a broad range of lender and borrower clients. The role is highly hands‑on and offers early exposure to varied and complex matters, making it ideal for someone ambitious, inquisitive and keen to build a long‑term legal career.
You’ll work closely with a Partner and an experienced team specialising in banking and finance transactions, supporting work across corporate and real estate finance, acquisition and structured finance, bridging finance and general corporate banking matters, including re-financings and reorganisations. The team also has particular expertise advising litigation funders and registered housing providers and works with lenders, investors and debt funds across the UK.
On a day‑to‑day basis, you will support the team with transactional processes, document preparation and matter management, ensuring work progresses efficiently and in line with agreed legal processes and timelines. The role offers exposure to different stages of transactions and the opportunity to develop strong technical, organisational and commercial skills within a supportive team environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Partners and wider team on a range of banking and finance matters
Review information provided by borrowers, solicitors and third parties
Assist with the preparation of loan and security documentation
Produce, monitor and update conditions precedent and completion checklists
Support Companies House registrations and related corporate filings
Assist with the preparation of board minutes and corporate documentation
Manage documents, filing and matter administration
Draft correspondence and support basic research tasks
Accurately update internal systems and provide legal administrative support
Manage multiple tasks across different matters, prioritising deadlines effectively
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high standard of client service
ABOUT YOU
A law degree or legal education would be beneficial
Previous paralegal or legal support experience is advantageous
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Methodical and process‑driven, with an understanding of the importance of accuracy
Inquisitive and confident asking questions where needed
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Reliable, hardworking and keen to take ownership of tasks
A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues in an office‑based environment
Motivated to develop legal and commercial knowledge
Ambitious and keen to build a long‑term career in law
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Hybrid working (2 days on site)
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
