Licensing Paralegal

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Modern office

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Tier 1 Licensing department. This role involves preparing licensing applications and engaging with an impressive client base, including major retailers and sports organisations. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a client-focused approach, with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal is advantageous.
• Licensing experience is not mandatory.
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail for a varied, fast-moving workload.
• Confident written and verbal communication for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit licensing applications under legislation.
• Draft documentation for committee appearances.
• Engage with clients and manage project deadlines.
• Support the wider UK licensing team and deliver client training as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client-focused approach

Job description

Overview

A Tier 1 Licensing department is looking for a Paralegal to join their expanding team in their brand-new Edinburgh office.

If you have experience in Licensing and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is an unmatched opportunity to do so. You\'ll be working with an impressive client base that includes national retailers, major sporting organisations, culinary icons and many more.

Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Licensing Paralegal to join a highly ranked, UK-wide law firm in their brand-new Edinburgh office. This is a chance to become part of a Tier 1 team that is nationally recognised for its work in the licensing sector. With recent expansion into Edinburgh, the firm is continuing its growth journey and offering excellent career development opportunities.

The Licensing Team advises an impressive range of clients, including well-known hospitality groups, high-street retail brands, fuel and service station businesses, national sports venues and associations, professional football organisations, prominent figures in the food industry and major retail and leisure complexes. This diverse client base offers a unique and stimulating working environment where no two days are the same.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting various licensing applications under Scottish and UK legislation, including the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and the Gambling Act 2005.

Your work will involve drafting documentation for committee appearances, managing diary deadlines, engaging directly with clients and contributing to both routine and strategic projects such as multi-site applications. You will also support the wider UK licensing team and may be involved in delivering client training as required.

This is an opportunity for a motivated Paralegal with licensing experience to work with a leading team in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your Experience

• A Paralegal or Senior Paralegal who is eager to advance their career
• Licensing experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied, fast-moving workload
• Confident written and verbal communication skills are essential for regular client interactions
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Motivated to develop legal knowledge and expertise in licensing law
• Opportunity to join a Tier 1, highly ranked firm with a strong reputation across the UK
• Work from a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Edinburgh
• Gain exposure to a diverse and prestigious client base, including major retailers, sports organisations and celebrity chefs
• Early responsibility and the chance to manage your own licensing matters
• Collaborative team environment that encourages learning and career progression
• Be part of a growing department with UK-wide support and resources
• Competitive salary and clear goals to help you advance your career

How to apply

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.