Commercial Paralegal (in-house)

Are you a paralegal seeking to build on your experience in a commercial environment which enjoys an open and collaborative culture, as well as work towards becoming a solicitor via the SQE?

Market Rate salary + Benefits - Cambridge with hybrid working

Client
An established and growing business who aim to offer career opportunities that are second to none.

Role

• Drafting and reviewing various commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements and confidentiality agreements, with support from senior colleagues
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of contracts
• Liaising with internal project managers, information security and finance teams, providing guidance on the contracting process and other legal queries
• Assisting with matters relating to data protection and employment
• Supporting senior colleagues within the legal team by monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and developing appropriate processes
• Overseeing legal projects and timelines, as well as coordinating individuals involved. This includes providing regular feedback and updates to the person with ultimate responsibility
• Supporting with administration arising from business development activities
• Conducting legal research across a range of topics and jurisdictions
• In time and with increased experience, communicating directly with our supplier’s and client’s procurement teams, promoting our services and negotiating beneficial terms on behalf of the business

You

• View situations, including challenges or setbacks, as an opportunity to learn
• Build relationships and have the desire to connect personally
• Seek to understand "why", as well as "what" and "how"
• Willingness and desire to contribute beyond own projects
• Willingness and eagerness to take ownership
• Have commercial awareness
• Excellent proficiency in written English and arithmetic
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

For further information and a confidential discussion please contact Hollie Preston at Errington Legal.

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