In-house Paralegal

Purpose

" Drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual and other legal issues connected with all areas of the business
" Assisting In-house Lawyer as required in the delivery of projects and initiatives
" Providing ad-hoc legal advice to the business as required

Scope of authority
" No expenditure authority
" Contract sign-off responsibility with defined parameters

Key responsibilities
" Drafting, amending, reviewing and advising on a variety of bespoke and standard form commercial contracts and agreements
" Ensuring that business protocols for the development, authorisation, execution and monitoring of all contractual commitments are maintained and developed
" Understanding, interpreting, and advising contract owners of the implications of, contract terms and developing the awareness of contract terms and obligations within the business
" Assist with the administration and monitoring of all commercial contractual relationships
" Adopting a continuous improvement approach to the role and function

Skills and attributes
" Able to communicate clearly, confidently and competently at all levels, verbal and in writing
" Able to produce high quality, professional documentation
" Positive attitude to change in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
" High professional standards
" High degree of integrity
" Strength of character and ability to challenge
" Confident and outgoing with a good sense of humour
" Ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality
" Ability to remain calm under pressure
" Team player

Knowledge and experience
" Experience of working with an in-house legal function or professional firm with relevant commercial experience
" Relevant experience of drafting and reviewing a range of commercial contracts and agreements

Qualifications
" Law degree or equivalent
" Other relevant professional qualification or part time qualification
" Full UK driving licence