Newly Qualified Lawyer/Paralegal

Haven; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Buy Scheme

Annual bonus

Hotel discounts

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Learning & Development

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Haven in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Newly Qualified Lawyer or experienced Paralegal for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role sits in the Legal & Compliance Team and involves hybrid work (3 days in the office) to support our parks and corporate functions.

You will lead AI development initiatives, handle commercial contracting, and provide regulatory and knowledge management support, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive bonus package.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology teams on AI projects.
• Paralegal or legal assistant with commercial contracts knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• AI development leadership and deployment of AI solutions for legal queries.
• Handle daily legal queries from park teams and support debt collection and contracts.
• Support head office on commercial contracting and template development.
• Deliver training on legal issues and regulatory updates across the business.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Team.

Skills

AI development experience

Paralegal experience

Contract knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case-management systems

Job description

Newly Qualified Lawyer / Paralegal (12 month fixed term contract)

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)

Annual salary + bonus and benefits

With millions of guests coming through our parks each year, our Legal & Compliance Team are the guardians of Haven – keeping everything safe, compliant, and running smoothly. We're looking for a Newly Qualified Lawyer or experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic team at our Hemel Hempstead Support Centre and help us support our parks in giving our guests a great time, with memories that last a lifetime.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract and a fantastic opportunity to develop your career whilst working on genuinely innovative projects. You'll work across multiple business areas – from daily support to our Parks Teams through to complex commercial contracting – and you'll lead the development of AI solutions to transform how our Legal Team operates.

What you will be doing:

• AI & Digital Solutions Development - Leading development and implementation of AI solutions to automate standard legal queries; using and continually improving digital tools to support key teams; identifying opportunities to streamline legal processes
• Legal Support & Stakeholder Management - Responding to daily legal queries from Park Teams (Owner Accounts, licence agreements, caravan defects), supporting Owner Relations and Debt Collection teams, handling Site Fee reviews, and collaborating across Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Park Teams
• Commercial & Contracting Support - Supporting head office engagement on commercial and specialist contracting (supply chain, marketing, technology, construction, licensing); developing templates for procurement, commercial, technology, and marketing teams; managing external lawyer relationships and deliverables
• Training & Knowledge Management - Procuring and delivering training on legal issues and regulatory updates across the enterprise; keeping the business informed of compliance changes and best practices
• Team Administration - Managing invoicing from third-party suppliers, raising purchase orders, processing billing records, and providing general administrative support to the Legal Team

What we’d like you to bring:

• Experience in AI development or supporting technology teams
• Demonstrable experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or law firm experience with strong understanding of commercial contracts and commercial law
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and case-management systems; comfortable using and learning new digital tools
• Collaborative, detail-oriented approach – you thrive working across teams and pay meticulous attention to legal documentation

What’s In It For You?

• ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
• Annual bonus
• Generous discounts on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
• Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?

We're part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family - Haven & Warner Hotels - with 9,000 team members across 39 seaside locations and our HQ in Hemel Hempstead.

What's it like to work with us?

We're defined by our people and our "Breath of Fresh Air" culture, which values authenticity and supports every team member. We operate a hybrid model (60% office-based, occasionally on Park or at external events), and we're genuinely committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments, flexible working, part-time, or job-share options where possible.

What to expect in recruitment

The interview process is up to 3 stages and may include a presentation or skills test. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments to perform at your best, just let us know – we're here to help. Get in touch at [e-mail] with any questions.

What We Offer

• Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
• Annual bonus
• 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
• Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
• Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
• Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)