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Paralegal
Belfast, UK
30,000 - 36,000pa (depending on experience)
Permanent + Full time
Our client is a global consulting leader in health, talent, retirement and investments. They believe in building brighter futures - providing trusted advice and solutions and building healthier and more sustainable outcomes for their clients, colleagues and communities.
An exciting opportunity has come up for a commercial paralegal looking to develop their career within a leading professional services firm. You would work closely with the business and Legal team on day-to-day contractual and strategic administration matters. The position would likely be suitable for a candidate with previous experience in, or is looking to pursue a paralegal career in, commercial/contract work. You would need to be a self-starter with the ability to quickly grasp the risks, issues and opportunities faced by the organization. Interest in financial services or digital solutions would be a positive.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary legal documentation.
- Carry out legal research and provide legal updates to the team.
- Develop internal know-how and precedents for use, including maintaining template agreements and implementing process developments.
- Support the wider Legal team with internal projects and various contractual matters.
- Develop and assist with internal legal training and business updates.
Requirements
- Document drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations well.
- IT skills - experience with Microsoft Office.
- Natural enthusiasm and looking to develop a long-term career as a commercial/contracts paralegal.
What makes you stand out?
- Experience working with data protection legislation and negotiating DPAs
- Experience with legal tools
- Previous experience working in similar role.
- LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
Benefits
- 30,000 - 36,000pa + Additional company benefits
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
