In-House Paralegal

BCL Legal In-House; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international business in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Paralegal for a 6-month assignment, with potential to extend or become permanent. The role involves supporting the legal team on commercial contracts, governance, and compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have prior paralegal experience and be comfortable managing workloads in a remote setting. The position offers flexibility and exposure to international legal matters.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexibility in working arrangements

Exposure to international work

Qualifications

• Experienced Paralegal, ideally with prior in-house exposure.
• Comfortable reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Highly organized and proactive in managing workload remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reviewing commercial contracts

Negotiating commercial contracts

Organizational skills

Proactive workload management

Familiarity with GDPR

Job description

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.