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Introduction:
Boeing United Kingdom Ltd. (BUKL) is currently hiring an International Paralegal based out of London, UK.
We are seeking an experienced legal professional to support the legal operations and join Boeing’s Global Law Affairs (GLA) team. The International Paralegal will report to and work directly with the Business Manager for the Boeing Law Department, Boeing Regional Counsel and Country Counsel for Europe, Russia, and Israel (ERI), and interface with a variety of Law Department attorneys and staff in regard to particular business unit or functional matters.
Position Responsibilities:
- Business Support - Under the supervision of Regional and Country Counsel, provide broad-ranging legal support to the Boeing businesses in the region, particularly assisting the UK supply chain function with legal advice on procurement documents, contractual negotiations and disputes.
- Corporate - Support ERI M&A deals and assist with board fiduciary duties, annual training.
- Special Projects - Work with the Regional and Country Counsel on special projects that enhance to efficiency and responsiveness of the Law Department in the region, with demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, and drive projects to completion.
- Research - Provide timely and targeted legal and factual research and analyzes, with expertise in Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and other legal research engines as appropriate, including research on English law, EU and local law matters using available English sources.
- Regulatory - Review and develop understanding of national and regional regulatory regimes that will have an impact on the company. Understand and be able to communicate U.S. and local regulations as well as internal procedures associated with the giving and accepting of gifts and gratuities to commercial and government persons. File documents or make inquiries with local agencies to support legal requirements.
- Drafting and Reviewing - Draft, review, collect, and organize training materials, substantive presentations, general commercial contracts, letters, memoranda and other written communications and agreements. Understand Boeing’s form contracts and local market requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum education requirements include an undergraduate legal degree or higher non-legal degree; advanced law degree preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks while maintaining quality, speed and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently, as well as to work as a part of the wider legal team.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment would be beneficial.
- Superb communication at all levels of interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with colleagues and clients in multiple time zones.
- The ideal candidate will have some experience of work as a legal professional post-qualification, ideally with an international company or a law firm.
- Qualification as a solicitor or a barrister in England (or equivalent qualification in another relevant jurisdiction) would be preferred.
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
- Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave options
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
