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Job Title:Contracts Paralegal
Description: We are hiring for our client, an esteemed In-House Legal Team, seeking a Contracts Paralegal to join their dynamic workforce. Based in Belfast/Derry, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development and growth within the legal sector.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Career Advancement: Join a forward-thinking legal team committed to nurturing your legal expertise.
- Location: Work in the vibrant cities of Belfast and Derry.
- Professional Growth: Be part of an organization that values and invests in its employees' development.
The Role:
Roles and responsibilities include:
- Providing a full range of legal support services including contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation
- Reviewing commercial legal documentation
- Using a wide range of specialised knowledge to provide legal support services in a timely manner
- Collaborating and building relationships with other areas of the business such as Commercial, Infrastructure and Operations
- Collaborating and building relationships with outside Counsel as an when required
- Negotiating supplier contracts as the business requires to ensure their suitability
- Providing support on other business and legal issues as they arise
The Person:
- Proven track record: You will have at least one years' experience negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts.
- Commercial acumen: You will thrive on delivering high quality commercial advice acting as a trusted advisor to our business.
- Communications: You will have outstanding written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Organisation skills: Your time management capabilities will be exceptional, with the ability to successfully manage a high volume of work, competing deadlines and multiple interested parties.
- Delivering with others: You will have a positive, can-do attitude and have the ability to build relationships across the Learning Pool team.
- Critical thinking: You will have strategic thinking, planning and creative problem solving skills
- Attention to detail: You will be detail orientated.
Although not essential, it would be desirable to have experience in the following:
- Experience negotiating SaaS contracts
- Experience working with a UK and US client base
- Completion of the IPLS, Belfast or LPC courses
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive legal team.
- Career development and growth prospects.
- Full-time position in a dynamic legal environment.
Next Steps:
To explore this Contracts Paralegal role further and apply, please contact Darren Roddy at 07458160131 or email . You can also reach out to me via LinkedIn private message.
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Please note that the salary is negotiable and based on factors such as experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the caliber of response.
