Job Summary
Paralegal role supporting the Legal and Compliance team across commercial contracts, data protection, charity law and compliance. The position maintains legal records, performs research, and liaises with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Legal & Compliance team with commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining and contract lifecycle management.
* Assist with data protection compliance and related processes, maintaining confidentiality and supporting GDPR obligations.
* Support governance, company secretarial and charity law related matters as required.
* Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting the charity and non‑profit sector.
* Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems and documentation.
* Assist with the preparation and management of policies, agreements and governance materials.
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across departments, escalating legal or compliance risks appropriately.
* Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, trustees and other stakeholders where necessary.
* Monitor legal and compliance deadlines to ensure timely action.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
* Law degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ paralegal or relevant legal support experience.
* Experience supporting commercial contracts.
* Sound understanding of data protection principles and confidentiality requirements.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* Good judgement, including the ability to assess legal or operational risk and to escalate appropriately.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal processes and documentation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Collaborative, proactive and service‑oriented approach.
Ways of Working
Approximate 2 days a week from the office, with flexibility to split between working from home and the office. Agile roles are not eligible to claim mileage, travel or accommodation costs.
Salary and Benefits
Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from the global majority, with disabilities, men and the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
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