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Construction Paralegal - In-house

City of London Permanent £40,500 - £49,500 per year View Job Description
The Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal support to a not-for-profit organisation based in London. This position requires a thorough understanding of legal procedures, excellent organisational skills, and a
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  • Senior Construction Paralegal role, looking to work in an advisory position
  • This role offers an opportunity to qualify as a Solicitor in-house via SQE

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation based in London. With a team of dedicated professionals, they strive to make a positive impact in their sector. They are known for their commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to their industry.

Job Description

Role scope: Support the provision of:

a) legal and commercial, and wider business support advice and guidance service to body Members.

b) in-house legal support service to the corporate group - including information compliance.

c) influence and represent the organisation on business-related industry issues.

Within the strategy, operation and implementation of the above deliver the role of Legal & Commercial Adviser, to safeguard the organisational values of:

* exceptional customer service.

* empowering people.

* acting with integrity.

* cultivate innovation & collaboration

* Develop and implement the strategy for business support services for Members. Including development and delivery of the legal & business, employment and health & safety advisory function.

* Collaborate to improve, develop and deliver and implement corporate governance strategy and corporate group legal support (including projects to improve our resilience, IP tracking/monitoring/protection, contract management and information compliance systems).

* Support the development and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships for business issues affecting Members within the stakeholder and media landscape.

* Support the development and implementation of the intellectual capital, policy positions, core narrative and representational opportunities for business issues affecting the organisational scope.

The Successful Applicant

* Legally trained, commercially astute and pragmatic in the delivery of advice and drafting.

* 2 years' experience in commercial and/or construction contracts role.

* An ability to manage legal risk - understanding pressure points, strategy and objectives for businesses and communicating the risks and legal issues involved to commercial decision-makers so they can make informed strategic choices.

* Proficient in legal research skills and able to manage projects from inception to delivery.

* Professional written, oral and presentation communication skills.

* Understanding of commercial contracts and experience from within a wider business environment..

* Proficient IT skills: familiarity and experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Teams) is essential as you will be expected to be proficient in these packages. We have business support, but expect our people to be self-starting.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • hybrid working
  • Opportunity to train in-house
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Located in the heart of London with excellent transport links.



Take the next step in your career as a Paralegal in this rewarding not-for-profit organisation. Apply now to join our dedicated team in London.

Contact
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6537539
Phone number
+44 207 269 2444

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2444
Job reference
JN-092024-6537539