Hybrid Commercial Paralegal – In-house

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About the role

  • In-house Paralegal supporting the legal team for a leading digital healthcare provider in managing contracts and compliance responsibilities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various business units.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and reviewing general commercial and tech-related contracts, providing feedback and advice to the relevant contract owners
  • Contract administration duties, including maintenance and administration of our contracts database, Docusign and legal project management platforms
  • Managing commercial agreements from point of initial instruction all the way through to post completion governance and training
  • Develop contract approval processes, standard terms and exception approvals
  • Draft, review, and manage a range of commercial agreements including for example Non-Disclosure, Agreements, Terms & Conditions of business, Software Licences and Consultancy Agreements
  • Keep stakeholders informed and meet with them, where appropriate, to take instructions
  • Assist with Anti-Bribery and Anti-Modern Slavery initiatives
  • Support the delivery and oversight of the Code of Conduct & Ethics
  • Support the identification, protection, and management of intellectual property assets
  • Assist in the development and implementation of governance policies and practices
  • Maintain the legal risk register and ensure compliance with internal policies
  • Complete reporting tasks as required and monitor external legal expenses
  • Provide assistance with auditor requests
  • Maintain a database of all relevant contracts and agreements
  • Contribute to strategic planning initiatives to ensure organisational continuity and readiness for future developments
  • Review and draft contracts and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests
  • Provide legal advice and support on various matters as needed
  • Conduct legal research

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Prior experience in a paralegal, legal coordinator or legal assistant role
  • Experience and high levels of understanding of contract and commercial laws
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with all levels of stakeholders across a business
  • Proficiency in legal research and document management
  • Familiarity with compliance standards and governance policies
  • High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

  • Occupational sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Contributory pension
  • Discounted insurance (Aviva)
  • Employee discount site
  • Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
  • Employee assistance programme
  • In-house mental health support
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
  • Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
  • Long service bonus
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Blue light card
  • Hybrid working
  • Commitment to CPD/training
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with service
  • Annual leave buy and sell scheme
  • Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
  • 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
  • 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

Job title

Commercial Paralegal – In-house

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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