In-House Contracts Paralegal (Graduate Level)

Haggerty Jaques; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international organization is seeking an In-House Contract Review Paralegal in North Leeds with hybrid working options. This role involves assessing commercial contracts and providing essential support in contract risk management. The ideal candidate should hold a minimum 2:1 degree in Law or a related subject and possess strong communication skills. This position offers exposure to global commercial contracts and is a fantastic first step in a legal career, with a supportive team culture and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for development

Friendly and professional team culture

Qualifications

• Law graduate or currently working as a paralegal.
• Desire to develop commercial contracts expertise.
• Ability to commute to North Leeds area regularly.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess commercial contracts with guidance.
• Liaise with insurance brokers regarding insurance matters.
• Provide ad hoc advice on contract queries.
• Assist in contract risk management.
• Contribute to improvements in risk tools and processes.
• Support compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive, team-focused attitude

Solid administrative and IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Law or related subject

Job description

Overview

IN-HOUSE CONTRACT REVIEW PARALEGAL

NORTH LEEDS WITH HYBRID WORKING

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Haggerty Jaques is proud to be working on behalf of this major international organisation to recruit a paralegal into its global risk management team as an Assistant Contract Reviewer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their legal career.

About the Role

As an Assistant Contract Reviewer, you will help operational teams enter into agreements with clients and suppliers, ensuring that risks are understood and managed appropriately. With support from the wider team, you’ll play a key part in facilitating efficient contract processes and enhancing internal risk controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess commercial contracts, with guidance from senior team members
• Liaise with insurance brokers regarding professional indemnity and general insurance matters
• Provide ad hoc advice on contract queries to internal stakeholders
• Assist in the contract risk management process, ensuring efficient turnaround times
• Contribute to improvements in risk tools, systems, and internal processes
• Support compliance

The Ideal Candidate

This role requires a bright, enthusiastic and capable Law graduate or someone who is currently working as a paralegal and has a desire to develop commercial contracts expertise. The team is looking to appoint someone as soon as possible.

You Must Have

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Law or a related subject (or equivalent legal qualification)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and a willingness to learn
• Solid administrative and IT skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to commute to the North Leeds area on a regular basis (hybrid working is in operation). There is nearby parking. Please note that the office is close to a bus route but not within a reasonable distance of a train station.

What You’ll Gain

• Fantastic exposure to global commercial contracts and risk management practices
• Friendly, supportive, and professional team culture with opportunities for development
• A role that blends legal knowledge with business insight
• A brilliant first step in your legal career

If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.