In-House Paralegal

BCL Legal In-House; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks an Interim Paralegal for a 6-month in-house assignment. The role involves supporting commercial contracts, governance, and compliance while working with the EMEA General Counsel. Ideal candidates are experienced Paralegals comfortable with remote work and have familiarity with GDPR and compliance. This position offers a flexible working model and opportunities for extension. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Benefits

Competitive package

Flexible working model

Exposure to international work

Qualifications

• Experienced Paralegal with prior in-house exposure preferred.
• Comfortable in contract review and negotiations.
• Familiar with GDPR and compliance initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and management of commercial contracts.
• Maintain and improve contract processes.
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance requirements.
• Support GDPR and regulatory initiatives.
• Provide legal support on disputes and claims.

Skills

Reviewing commercial contracts

Organizational skills

Proactive workload management

GDPR familiarity

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Join a growing international business operating across the EMEA region, partnering with well-known brands in a fast-moving commercial environment.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, hands-on in-house legal role, working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting a busy legal team on a broad range of matters.

In addition to a competitive package, this role offers exposure to international work, autonomy, and a flexible working model (predominantly remote, with limited office attendance).

The Role

You will join the business as an Interim Paralegal on an initial 6-month assignment, working closely with the EMEA General Counsel. There is scope for the role to be extended and / or become permanent.

The role is broad and varied, touching on commercial contracts, governance, compliance and legal operations. You will act as a key point of support for stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, helping to keep legal processes running smoothly while contributing to wider EMEA-wide projects.

Key elements of the role include :

• Supporting the review and management of commercial contracts across the region
• Maintaining and improving contract processes
• Assisting with corporate governance and entity compliance requirements
• Supporting GDPR, regulatory and compliance initiatives
• Providing legal and administrative support on disputes and claims where required

About You

• You will be an experienced Paralegal, ideally with prior in-house exposure
• Comfortable reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Some familiarity with GDPR, compliance or governance work would be beneficial
• Highly organised, proactive and confident managing your workload in a remote setting

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.