In-House Paralegal – Risk & Compliance (12-Month)

A&O Shearman; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman is seeking a Paralegal to join its In-House Legal team in Belfast on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves working with offices globally on key projects and supporting the US Office of the General Counsel in licensing, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial matters.

The successful candidate will have a law degree (2:1) or LPC/CILEx, strong initiative, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Qualifications

• Law degree to 2:1 level or LPC/CILEx.
• High degree of initiative and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous paralegal experience in a corporate/commercial team or risk/regulatory role preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support US Office of the General Counsel with licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Support US bar admission and continuing legal education requirements.
• Manage foreign legal consultant applications.
• Advise on remote working arrangements.
• Assist with risk management policy queries from partners and staff.
• Ensure risk management policies are kept up to date.
• Assist with tender and pitch documentation.
• Undertake legal research.
• Assist with corporate secretarial arrangements.
• Assist with strategic projects for the firm, including opening new offices.
• Provide general support to the in-house lawyers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Discretion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Law degree (2:1) or LPC/CILEx

Job description

A&O Shearman is seeking a Paralegal to join its In-House Legal team in Belfast on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves working with offices globally on key projects and supporting the US Office of the General Counsel in licensing, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial matters.

The successful candidate will have a law degree (2:1) or LPC/CILEx, strong initiative, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.