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About the Role
Ryan is seeking a dynamic and organised In-House Paralegal to join our busy legal team in London. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, communicates clearly with legal and non-legal stakeholders, and balances multiple competing deadlines across multiple practice areas and administrative tasks. You will bring drive, initiative and a strong sense of ownership, with the ability to manage competing priorities, take a proactive approach and consistently deliver to deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support lawyers in the EAP legal team on daily operations of the company’s legal department.
- Perform general paralegal and administrative work, including project management within the legal team.
- Support day-to-day legal requirements, including matter management, legal intake, triage, NDAs, employment (including litigation support), corporate, M&A, compliance, privacy, and other functions.
- Review and proofread legal documentation.
- Archive and organize materials, including uploading contracts/data to SharePoint and other databases/contract management systems.
- Communicate with stakeholders for the implementation/rolling out of new/revised legal documentation.
- Coordinate the execution of legal documentation within the group.
- Assist with the implementation of new internal processes.
- Prepare presentations and approval requests, and create other reporting materials for colleagues and leadership.
- Support filing team expenses, diary management, and generally assist the team in delivering excellent legal service.
- Handle highly confidential company information with discretion.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a commercial paralegal, ideally gained within a busy in-house legal department or a commercial team at a law firm.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and resilience.
- High attention to detail, strong time-management discipline and a consistent record of meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated, drive matters/projects to closure.
- Experienced at prioritizing, meeting deadlines and following up so that outstanding items are completed.
- Able to take initiative to identify issues and solutions and make recommendations.
- Adept at seeking insights/clarification for project completion for all department projects.
- Agile mindset, able to respond quickly and positively to shifting priorities, requests, and demands.
- Team-oriented, open to input from others, building relationships across the organisation.
- Demonstrates adaptability, resilience and a proactive mindset, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities across different legal practice areas and operational activities.
- Good at understanding and following complex processes, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Office
- Contract Lifecycle Management tools
- Legal research tools
- Legal Tracker or legal operations tools
- Concur or other expense management tools
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Law degree or CILEx qualification, or paralegal certificate (preferred, though strong on-the-job experience is welcomed)
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
- Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Flexible Work Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
- Accelerated Career Path
About the Company
- Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach