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Paralegal in London

Location:... Hours: Full time    You will provide support to the Group Legal team, while thinking broadly and strategically, and exercising commercial and practical judgement. This role is perfect for someone working as either a...

Job description

Location: London

Hours: Full time 

 

You will provide support to the Group Legal team, while thinking broadly and strategically, and exercising commercial and practical judgement. This role is perfect for someone working as either a Paralegal or Legal Executive within a law firm. We offer development and progression for your legal career. 

 

Key accountabilities:

  • First point of contact for the Group Procurement team regarding legal support (including attending to initial legal queries or fielding these to another member of the Group Legal team)
  • Understand and prepare first drafts of formal legal documents (including non-disclosure agreements) based on templates and complete proof-reading of commercial contracts
  • Update contract templates and other legal resources
  • Research applicable regulations and laws
  • Assist with preparation of training and presentation materials
  • Attend to clerical tasks such as making and receiving phone calls, photocopying/scanning, arranging signature of documents and fielding correspondence
  • Keep files organised and up-to-date in paper and/or electronic format
  • Embed and foster a customer-focussed culture, delivering a quality service for the customer (internal or external) on a timely basis, whilst seeking and acting on feedback to make continual improvements to the customer experience

 

Skills and experience:

  • Good level of understanding of general contract law
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and analyse legal documents and information
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Builds strong business relationships and is committed to the team
  • Resilient and able to prioritise and work at pace in a transformational environment
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Extra information

Status
Closed
Location
London
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No