Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced In-House Paralegal to join our legal team on a 12 month, fixed term contract. This role will provide direct support to our in-house Legal Counsel department while taking ownership of contract management, distribution, and oversight of a Contract Administrator. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3+ years of relevant paralegal experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to the in-house legal team across a broad range of matters.
• Take ownership of the company’s contract management process.
• Maintain and update legal templates, ensuring they remain current and compliant.
• Prepare and manage novation, variation, and termination agreements using approved legal templates.
• Review and comment on external NDAs.
• Compile and provide monthly legal statistics and reporting.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, and supporting documents as needed.
• Take full ownership of the legal team’s use of the CRM tool, with a focus on continuous improvement of internal processes for customer contract management.
• Manage and deliver on corporate secretarial projects and maintain corporate records.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on various projects to ensure legal processes are efficient and aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the legal function, particularly in contract lifecycle management.
• Line management of the Contract Administrator/Junior Paralegal.
• Reporting into Legal Counsel.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house or in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract management processes and legal documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new information quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating the work of others (e.g., junior staff, contract administrator) preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy's
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• LPC qualification (or equivalent) preferred.