Licensing Paralegal

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Paralegal specializing in Licensing Law for their successful team in Edinburgh. The role involves drafting licensing applications, direct client contact, and maintaining client relations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• Experienced paralegal / senior paralegal, licensing experience preferable but not essential.
• Good eye for detail and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Enthusiastic team approach with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit licensing applications under various acts.
• Direct client contact and preparation for committee appearances.
• Maintain relations with existing clients.

Skills

Strong file management skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Job description

Leading National law firm are looking to hire a Paralegal to specialise in Licensing Law working for a high-ranking, highly successful licensing team based in Edinburgh.

Role Profile:

Working with one of the largest Licensing teams in the UK, the firm's client base includes: pub chains; national retailers; petrol forecourt operators; national sporting facilities; sporting bodies; numerous football clubs; celebrity chefs; and large-scale shopping facilities. The Licensing team sits within the wider Real Estate Group and provide expertise across all the jurisdictions within the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and submit a variety of licensing applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and the Gambling Act 2005.
• Diary setting and positive engagement with pursuing licensing/other reports and background strategic work.
• Prepare documents needed for Board/Committee appearances.
• Direct client contact and attend client meetings.
• Relevant client training where required.
• Work with bespoke Peppermint system (training provided).
• Keep up to date with diary entries, licence renewal dates etc.
• Run own matters and keep instructing team member up to date; early responsibility for delivery of applications.
• Provide support to the wider UK licensing team.
• Provide all our clients with a high-quality service in accordance with the Firm’s procedures.
• Maintain and improve relations with existing clients.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced paralegal / senior paralegal- Licensing experience would be advantageous, but not essential (training would be provided).
• Strong file management skills, communication, drafting skills required.
• Good IT skills, good eye for detail and ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
• Excellent communication skills - high volume of interaction via the telephone; high standards of client service essential.
• Enthusiastic & team approach to working.
• A desire to learn and develop legal skills in the area of licensing and gambling law.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

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