Contracts Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential | London-based law firm seeks a Contracts Paralegal for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support management of commercial and supplier contracts within the in-house legal function.

The role involves onboarding suppliers, working with Information Security and Data Privacy teams, and maintaining contract records in HighQ. You will liaise with Legal and Business Professional teams to meet deadlines and drive lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• UK law degree or Commonwealth equivalent.
• Paralegal experience with exposure to commercial contracts, supplier agreements or procurement.
• Good understanding of commercial law and contracts.
• Interest in in-house legal function within a law firm.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and navigate bespoke legal/document management systems.
• Experience with HighQ and/or iManage would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's in-house Legal team with the management and administration of commercial and supplier contracts.
• Assist with the onboarding of new third-party suppliers, including reviewing supplier questionnaires and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Information Security and Data Privacy teams to ensure prospective suppliers meet requirements.
• Liaise with the Legal team, Business Professional teams and other internal stakeholders to understand requirements and timelines relating to contracts.
• Provide practical support and guidance to stakeholders throughout the firm's legal procurement process.
• Maintain accurate supplier and contract records within HighQ.
• Upload and maintain UK supplier records, contracts and documentation.
• Manage the legal procurement matter intake mailbox and active matter tracker.
• Coordinate with relevant Business Professional teams to ensure contract-related actions and deliverables are completed within timescales.
• Monitor key contractual dates and alert stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of contract lifecycle processes.
• Identify and capture existing UK supplier contracts within the system.
• Assist with updating supplier questionnaires, templates and documentation used in the process.
• Support training for Business Professional teams on procurement processes and contract management system.
• Assist with wider projects and initiatives undertaken by the Legal team.

Skills

Law degree

Paralegal experience

Commercial contracts

Procurement exposure

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Research & analysis

Communication skills

HighQ familiarity

Independent working

Education

UK law degree

Tools

HighQ

iManage

Job description

Contracts Paralegal - 6 Month FTC

Location: London

Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Sector: Legal / Law Firm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international law firm that is seeking a Contracts Paralegal to join their in-house legal function on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legally trained professional looking to gain valuable in-house experience within a leading law firm, with exposure to commercial contracts, legal procurement, supplier management and contract lifecycle management.

The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's Legal team and a variety of Business Professional functions, supporting the management of the firm's third-party supplier relationships and ensuring contracts are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle.

This is a varied and stakeholder-focused role, suited to a proactive and highly organised Paralegal who is comfortable managing multiple matters and working with senior stakeholders across the

business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the firm's in-house Legal team with the management and administration of commercial and supplier contracts.
• Assist with the onboarding of new third-party suppliers, including reviewing supplier questionnaires and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Information Security and Data Privacy teams to ensure prospective suppliers meet the firm's data protection, information security and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the Legal team, Business Professional teams and other internal stakeholders to understand requirements and timelines relating to the implementation, renewal, extension and termination of supplier contracts.
• Provide practical support and guidance to stakeholders throughout the firm's legal procurement process.
• Maintain accurate supplier and contract records within the firm's HighQ contract management system.
• Upload and maintain UK supplier records, contracts and associated documentation.
• Manage the legal procurement matter intake mailbox and maintain the active matter tracker.
• Coordinate with relevant Business Professional teams to ensure contract-related actions and deliverables are completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor key contractual dates, including expiry, renewal, extension and notice periods, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are alerted.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of the firm's contract lifecycle management processes.
• Work with Business Professional teams to identify and capture existing UK supplier contracts within the contract management system.
• Assist with updating supplier questionnaires, templates and other documentation used throughout the legal procurement process.
• Support training and guidance for Business Professional teams on the firm's legal procurement processes and contract management system.
• Assist with wider projects and initiatives undertaken by the Legal team.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Contracts Paralegal who is keen to develop their experience within an in-house legal environment.

You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload while working to competing deadlines. You should be confident liaising with stakeholders across the firm, including senior management and Business Professional teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A UK law degree or Commonwealth equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts, supplier agreements or procurement.
• A good understanding of commercial law and contracts.
• An interest in working in an in-house legal function within a law firm.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to quickly learn and navigate bespoke legal and document management systems.
• Experience with HighQ and/or iManage would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Paralegal to gain valuable experience within a leading law firm.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational matters, including supplier contracts, legal procurement, contract lifecycle management, data privacy and information security.

You will work alongside experienced legal and business professionals and gain insight into how a sophisticated international law firm manages its own commercial relationships and supplier portfolio.

The 6-month FTC is an ideal opportunity for a Paralegal looking to make the move into an in-house environment or build on existing commercial contracts experience.