Paralegal

Paralegal

Posted 4 days ago by Acturis Limited

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of In-House Paralegal involves providing comprehensive support to the legal team, focusing on contract management and oversight of a Contract Administrator. The position requires a candidate with 2-3+ years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role is structured as a 12-month fixed-term contract, emphasizing collaboration and process improvement within the legal function.

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.

Key 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.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
  • LPC qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.