In-house Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is recruiting an In-house Paralegal to join a pioneering innovation and technology commercialisation organisation in Manchester. You will support the legal team across commercial contracts, IP matters and critical business work that underpins research-led ventures.

The role offers exposure to technology transfer, intellectual property and commercialisation activities, with opportunities to collaborate with researchers, entrepreneurs and partners while developing your skills in

Qualifications

• An experienced paralegal with previous exposure to commercial contracts and legal administration.
• Comfortable reviewing, managing and maintaining contractual documentation.
• Interested in technology, innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation activities.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal and commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the legal team with the drafting, review and administration of a range of commercial agreements.
• Assisting with intellectual property due diligence and portfolio management activities.
• Managing legal documentation, contract records and compliance processes.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate commercial transactions.
• Providing general legal and administrative support across a busy and varied in-house function.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Legal administration

IP due diligence

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house Paralegal to join a highly regarded innovation and technology commercialisation organisation in Manchester. This role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts, intellectual property matters and business-critical legal work, supporting the development of pioneering technologies and research-led ventures.

Client Details

Our client is a specialist organisation operating at the intersection of academia, innovation and industry. Working with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate partners, they help transform innovative ideas into commercially successful products and ventures.

Known for fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating culture, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to contribute to projects with real societal impact across sectors including healthcare, technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain unique exposure to technology transfer, intellectual property and commercialisation activities rarely found in a traditional paralegal role.

Description

The In-house Paralegal will be:

• Supporting the legal team with the drafting, review and administration of a range of commercial agreements.
• Assisting with intellectual property due diligence and portfolio management activities.
• Managing legal documentation, contract records and compliance processes.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate commercial transactions.
• Providing general legal and administrative support across a busy and varied in-house function.

Profile

The In-house Paralegal should be:

• An experienced paralegal with previous exposure to commercial contracts and legal administration.
• Comfortable reviewing, managing and maintaining contractual documentation.
• Interested in technology, innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation activities.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal and commercial team.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a genuinely unique purpose, supporting the commercial development of innovative technologies that can make a meaningful impact on society. You'll gain exposure to a fascinating mix of commercial contracts, intellectual property matters, research collaborations and business partnerships, providing experience that is difficult to find elsewhere in the market.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for long-term career development, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to work on intellectually stimulating projects that sit at the forefront of innovation.