Corporate Paralegal

In-House Paralegal
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an In-House Paralegal to join our Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. The role involves providing essential legal services to ensure our business meets legal and regulatory requirements, protecting our intellectual property, and managing risk effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the provision of legal services to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and protect the business’s intellectual property and assets.
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and review of various contracts, including supplier, IT, and business partner agreements.
• Help protect revenue flows by ensuring appropriate business agreements for customers and business partners, managing risk accordingly.
• Promote legal issue awareness within the business, especially among decision-makers, to maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
• Manage relationships with external lawyers and third-party service providers.
• Mitigate business risks by evaluating internal processes and implementing corrective measures where necessary.
• Identify regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Knowledge of a broad range of commercial law, particularly commercial contracts, company, financial services, property, and litigation.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels within the organisation.
• Proven experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Financial services and in-house experience are preferable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (details to be provided by the employer).
• Opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals and contribute to the success of the business.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal tasks and responsibilities.

To apply for the In-House Paralegal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Please ensure to include your experience in financial services and any in-house roles you have held.