In-House Paralegal *Fully Remote*

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced In-House Paralegal to support various legal functions including contracts and compliance initiatives. This fully remote role offers a salary between £25,000 and £35,000 depending on experience and is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this position.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Supportive learning environment

Exposure to diverse legal functions

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of commercial legal experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable with contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and data protection work.
• Able to operate remotely and willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of commercial contracts across multiple business units.
• Maintain corporate governance tasks and support compliance initiatives.
• Handle billing-related legal tasks and manage vendor relations.

Skills

Commercial legal experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

We're hiring an In‑House Paralegal to support legal teams across commercial, contracts, governance, compliance, data protection and billing functions. This fully remote role (UK‑wide) starts ASAP on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract with scope to turn permanent.

Responsibilities

The In‑House Paralegal will be:

• Assisting with the preparation of commercial contracts across multiple business units globally.
• Assisting with corporate governance tasks - maintaining board minutes, meeting packs, and resolutions.
• Supporting compliance and data protection initiatives - privacy policies, DPIAs, audit preparation.
• Handling billing‑related legal tasks, including contract‑linked billing obligations and vendor management.
• Working with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, operations) to ensure legal risk is managed.
• Monitoring legal developments relevant to the company's operations and advising on implications.
• Assisting with ad hoc legal projects as needed.

Qualifications

The In‑House Paralegal should be:

• A law graduate with up to 2 years' commercial legal experience in a similar role (paralegal / in‑house).
• Comfortable with contracts, corporate governance, compliance / data protection work.
• Able to operate remotely with strong communication skills and good stakeholder management.
• Able to travel occasionally to UK sites.
• Ready to start immediately.

Job Offer

• Salary between £25,000‑£35,000 depending on experience.
• Fully remote working with occasional travel to UK sites.
• 6‑month fixed term contract, with clear potential to become permanent.
• Exposure to wide range of legal functions, a strong stepping stone in your legal career.
• Supportive learning environment; chance to work with experienced legal professionals.
• Flexible working practices, with emphasis on work‑life balance.

If you're an experienced Commercial Paralegal, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.