Futures recruitment are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join our clients team, supporting a diverse range of commercial and corporate activities. In this role, you’ll provide crucial legal and administrative support across areas such as commercial contracting, compliance, governance, and risk management. You’ll help ensure that the company’s legal operations are well-organised, efficient, and fully aligned with regulatory and business standards.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, service, and distribution contracts, as well as NDAs.
Support negotiations and oversee contract timelines, renewals, and obligations.
Maintain company records, filings, and compliance documentation across multiple legal entities.
Assist with preparing board materials, resolutions, and other company secretarial documents.
Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks in areas such as health & safety, GDPR, and environmental regulation.
Perform internal audits and report any compliance risks or gaps to the legal team.
Conduct legal research across topics such as manufacturing regulations, employment law, trade compliance, and intellectual property.
Coordinate responses to legal claims, pre-litigation matters, and requests from external counsel.
Organise documentation and evidence to support dispute resolution processes.
Collaborate closely with teams across procurement, HR, operations, and finance to provide practical, day-to-day legal support.
Assist with rolling out training sessions and policy updates to strengthen legal awareness across the business.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or corporate setting.
Solid understanding of contract law and corporate governance principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with document management systems