We welcome applications from those looking for hybrid working, (Tuesday & Wednesday) from our Handforth office in Cheshire.
Pets at Home Group Plc is the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pets and their owners with the very best advice, products and care. Pet products are available online or from our 457 stores, many of which also have vet practices and grooming salons. The Group also operates a leading small animal veterinary business, with 444 veterinary General Practices located both in our stores and in standalone locations.
Our business is fast-paced, innovative and fun and it’s our people that make the real difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and work for an award-winning company who put people at the very heart of everything they do.
As a Paralegal, you will provide assistance to our Legal Team, with particular focus on retail, consumer and general business matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain experience within a high-achieving and supportive in-house legal team, and to widen their skill set across a broad range of legal and commercial matters in a successful and fast-paced business.
You can expect to get involved with:
* Conducting legal research and supporting with general legal queries
* Maintaining and keeping the contract database up to date, liaising with stakeholders and the procurement function, drafting and reviewing basic legal documents including agreements with suppliers, business to consumer terms and conditions and confidentiality agreements
* Supporting on a variety of projects
* Reviewing changes to laws and guidance that may impact the business
About you
* Previous paralegal experience is desirable
* A degree level qualification
* Ability to work in a team environment with other business functions
* A “can do” attitude with a positive and proactive approach
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to organise yourself efficiently and to work to multiple deadlines
* General business and commercial awareness
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you.