Director at Taylor Root | Recruiting legal talent for permanent or interim solutions with in-house legal teams across the UK
Paralegal – Manchester (Hybrid)
📍 Location: Manchester City Centre (2 days/week in office)
About Us
We’re a global digital marketing and technology group built for the modern era. Our award-winning teams work across social media, influencer marketing, fan engagement, commerce, and digital content—partnering with some of the boldest international brands in sport, fashion, and entertainment.
We thrive in complexity, helping clients navigate new platforms, behaviours, regulations, and technologies with clarity and creativity. Our culture is young, dynamic, and collaborative, and we’re proud to be the UK’s first carbon-neutral agency.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our legal team and support a wide range of commercial and regulatory projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile clients and contribute to impactful digital campaigns and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage contract lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, negotiating client and supplier agreements
* Support GDPR, ASA, and broader compliance efforts
* Advise on client/supplier relationships and disputes
* Assist with trademark portfolio management and liaise with external counsel
* Contribute to AI audits and legal assessments of emerging tech
* Support corporate governance and company secretarial duties
* Help deliver stakeholder training and internal legal reporting
* Collaborate with commercial, marketing, finance, and operations teams
What We’re Looking For
* 3+ years’ experience in a commercial legal role
* Strong understanding of contracts, compliance, and governance
* In-house experience preferred, but not essential
* Exposure to advertising, marketing, social media, influencer, or brand work is a plus
* Excellent communication, initiative, and ability to work independently
* Must be based in the Northwest – we’re not considering relocators
Clients You’ll Work With
Think bold, global brands – including household names in fashion, tech, and sport. Our contracts often span multi-year partnerships with a strong digital and social media focus.
We offer a competitive package and a culture that supports flexibility, wellbeing, and growth:
* Hybrid working & remote options (including working abroad for up to 1 month/year)
* Private medical insurance & income protection
* 25–30 days annual leave + birthday off + Christmas closure
* Summer hours (early finish Fridays, June–August)
* Enhanced parental leave & pension scheme
* Dynamic, inclusive, and impact-driven workplace
Interview Process
* In-person interview with Head of Legal
* Final interview via MS Teams with Head of Legal & Senior Stakeholder
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a commercially minded paralegal looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for more info.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Marketing Services and Advertising Services
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