Job Title: Paralegal
Salary: up to £43,000 per annum, dependent upon experience
Location: Glasgow (Scotstoun)
We are looking to hire a Paralegal to work within a global defence, security, and aerospace company. The position is based in Glasgow and offers a hybrid working pattern of 2–3 days per week on site, with a 37‑hour week and a 1 pm finish on Fridays. Flexible working hours are also available.
Main Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of contracts while supporting negotiations under solicitor supervision
* Managing data protection tasks, including preparing responses to data subject access requests
* Implementing and maintaining internal compliance policies and procedures
* Developing and updating contract templates, guidance materials and related documentation
* Conducting legal research and communicating clear, concise findings to the Legal team and stakeholders
Benefits
* Enhanced pension scheme – up to 14% combined
* Flexible working pattern, including work from home and flexible start and finish times
* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays (26 days after 5 years of service, 27 days after 10 years)
* Early finish on Fridays
* Shared Incentive Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/partner) – 6× salary
* Ill Health Income Protection / Private Medical Insurance – 50% of salary
About You
* Hold an English or Scottish legal qualification, such as a Law Degree, GDL or CILEX
* Paralegal or commercial contracting experience demonstrating sound knowledge of contract law and compliance with policies and procedures
* Experience of data protection matters, including dealing with data subject access requests, is preferable
* Experience of the defence or multi‑faceted regulated environments is advantageous
* Eligible to apply for SC clearance, holding a British passport and having lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
This role is fully compliant with equal opportunity employment principles.
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