Job Description
Are you a motivated Paralegal looking to take the next step in your legal career? This is an exciting opportunity to join an in-house legal team of four within a dynamic, international business headquartered in Central London.This role will suit a Paralegal with 6–12 months’ in-house experience who is eager to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity also brings scope to train and qualify in-house!The role:As part of the in-house legal team, you’ll:Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contractsDevelop and apply an in-depth knowledge of the supply chain and key terms, both legal and commercial, when negotiating client agreementsWork closely with key stakeholders and internal teams such as sales, marketing, finance and others to facilitate, negotiate and finalise transactionsAdvise the sales team on international compliance mattersProvide clear, practical legal advice to colleagues across the businessPlay a key role in managing legal risk and guiding strategic decisionsAssist with commercial litigation and dispute managementSupport with legal projects and other higher-level matters as requiredThis role offers the chance to learn from experienced in-house counsel, gain exposure to international legal work, and build a strong foundation for future qualification.About you:You’re a proactive, commercially minded Paralegal who enjoys working closely with fast-paced business teams. You’ll bring:6–12 months’ experience in another in-house legal team, ideally working closely with sales or commercial teamsA confident approach to reviewing and negotiating contractsStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindsetA can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning in a fun, upbeat working environmentDue to the international nature of the business, fluent language skills in French, Dutch or German would be extremely beneficialYou’ll thrive in an office-based role where no two days are the same and where your contribution will have real impact across the business. If you’re a detail-oriented, ambitious In-House Paralegal who is ready to grow within a supportive and energetic team, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now to take the next step in your in-house legal career!As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.
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