In-House Paralegal

Sgs; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Inhouse Paralegal in Ellesmere Port to provide first-line legal advice and practical interpretation of laws across internal business units. The role involves assisting with contract review, property matters, and coordinating litigation processes, along with corporate secretarial work for the UK affiliates and involvement in employment law matters.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree or professional qualification, a UK driving license, and working knowledge of commercial

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of commercial law.
• Negotiating contracts.
• Ability to draft and interpret agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in negotiation of contracts.
• Assist in property management.
• Assist in management of litigation matters and improve related processes.
• Assist with acquisitions and disposals.
• Provide Company Secretarial support to the Company and UK affiliates.
• Assist with employment law issues affecting the Company.

Skills

Commercial law knowledge

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Education

Law degree or professional legal qualification

Job description

Job Title - Inhouse Paralegal

Job Type - Permanent

Location - Ellesmere Port

Hours - 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Industry - Legal Services

As a member of the Legal Team you'll assist in the provision of first line legal advice, support and training to all internal businesses and functions, offering a practical and informed interpretation of the laws affecting the Company in response to routine and non-routine matters.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the review and negotiation of contracts
• Assist in property management
• Assist in the management of litigation matters affecting the Company and co-ordinate improvements to systems and procedures needed as a result of successful claims
• Assist with acquisitions/disposals
• Assist in the provision of Company Secretarial services to the Company and its UK affiliates
• Assist, where required, in employment law issues affecting the Company

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has already gained experience working in commercial law either in-house or within private practice - drafting/negotiating commercial contracts, managing litigation and commercial property and have an understanding of IPRs and data protection.

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Law Degree or professional legal qualification
• Full driving license for use in the UK
• Working knowledge of commercial law
• Negotiating contracts

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.