Job Title: ParalegalLocation: Portsmouth or Washington UK - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: up to 37,630 dependent on skills and experienceWhat you'll be doing:Drafting/reviewing/revising/proofreading a wide variety of contracts and supporting contract negotiations, with the supervision of the solicitors in the teamAssisting in the implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure complianceDeveloping, updating, and maintaining contract templates, forms, and guidelinesDrafting and updating training materials and supporting the delivery of training on several topicsConducting legal research and communicating the output of the research to other members of the Legal team and business stakeholdersProviding written and verbal advice to Commercial and Supply Chain teams on contractual and legal mattersManaging miscellaneous administrative tasks for the Legal team and
assisting with administration of existing contractsYour skills and experiences:Currently holds an English Law Qualification - Law Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or CILEX qualificationSignificant paralegal or commercial contracting experience which demonstrates sound knowledge of contractual lawBenefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.Maritime and Land Defence Solutions Legal Team:You will be joining a team of experienced Solicitors supporting on Bids, Contracts, Compliance and Governance in a dynamic and varied role. You will be collaborating closely with other members of the Maritime & Land Defence Solutions Legal team and alongside senior stakeholders within the wider organisation both within the business and at
Group level, often on complex work streams. You will also have to build a network of professional relationships with the key stakeholders and your direct team. The business develops and provides a wide range of products and services including radar, autonomous systems, ship support and munitions to UK and overseas customers.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject
to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationality you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing date: 10th September 2025
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