Hybrid Paralegal, Commercial & Legal Operations

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About the role

  • Paralegal supporting legal operations for health research organization, overseeing legal administration and providing operational support across various legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day legal administration and operational support across the organisation.
  • Act as a key liaison between the business and the legal function to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Support the implementation of new systems, workflows, and process improvements in the legal function.
  • Compile regular reporting, data insights and process reviews to help the legal function develop and scale effectively.
  • Supporting the legal team with various tasks as required.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of lower value commercial contracts (NDAs, supplier agreements, service contracts, etc.).
  • Conducting legal research and preparing internal guidance notes.
  • Liaising with external counsel in relation to billing, administration and client relationship management.

Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and LPC or SQE1 completed.
  • Previous experience in a commercial legal environment (in-house or private practice).
  • Strong legal research skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A keen attention to detail.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
  • Be able to multi-task and balance competing priorities and problem solve.

Benefits

  • From £37,000 per annum basic salary.
  • Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
  • 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
  • Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
  • £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
  • Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
  • A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Job title

Paralegal, Commercial & Legal Operations

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£37,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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