In-House Paralegal *Fully Remote*

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an In-House Paralegal to assist with commercial contracts, corporate governance, and compliance tasks. The role offers remote working with occasional travel and a salary range of £25,000–£35,000, depending on experience. You will support legal operations within a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Supportive learning environment

Opportunity for a permanent position

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years' commercial legal experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable managing contracts and corporate governance.
• Willing to travel occasionally to UK sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of commercial contracts.
• Maintain board minutes and meeting packs.
• Support compliance and data protection initiatives.
• Handle billing-related legal tasks.
• Monitor legal developments relevant to operations.

Skills

Commercial legal experience

Contract management

Corporate governance

Compliance

Data protection

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Law graduate

Job description

• Remote role with occasional UK travel + flexibility
• Gain exposure across contracts, compliance, governance & data protection

About Our Client

You'll be working with a well‑established technology/manufacturing organisation operating globally, with strong legal, compliance, and operational teams. They cultivate a collaborative culture, encourage professional growth, and value integrity and clear ethical standards. The firm supports remote working, invests in team development and is committed to excellence in corporate governance across its operations.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.