Paralegal

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking a junior paralegal to gain hands-on experience in commercial contracts within a charity legal team. You will review, draft, and manage contracts, while collaborating with stakeholders and learning under experienced lawyers.

This role offers real responsibility from day one in a mission-driven organisation. Ideal candidates have around 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in charity or commercial contracts, with strong communication skills and a proactive

Qualifications

• Paralegal or candidate with about 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in charity or commercial contracts is a plus.
• Exposure to drafting and reviewing basic commercial contracts.
• Understanding of commercial contracts principles helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review and administer contracts within the contract management system.
• Input and maintain contract data and records.
• Draft first versions of NDAs, Service, Consultancy, and Grant Agreements.
• Support stakeholders with contract-related queries.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Drafting basic contracts

Education

Paralegal qualification or 1 year experience

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional to gain hands-on experience across commercial contracts and contract management within a well-supported charity legal team. The role offers real responsibility, exposure to stakeholders across the organisation, QWE sign-off, and training from experienced lawyers, while contributing to meaningful work in an inclusive and collaborative environment

Client Details

A Not For Profit organisation based in London.

Description

• Reviewing and administering contracts within the contract management system.
• Inputting and maintaining contract data and records.
• Preparing first drafts of:
  • NDAs
  • Service Agreements
  • Consultancy Agreements
  • Grant Agreements
• Supporting stakeholders across the organisation with contract-related queries.
• Assisting with contract life-cycle management processes.
• Building strong working relationships across the business and acting as an ambassador for legal processes.
• Conducting fact-finding and gathering information to support legal matters.

Profile

A successful Paralegal should have:

• Paralegal, or candidate with approximately 1 year's relevant experience.
• Experience within a charity or commercial contracts environment is advantageous.
• Exposure to drafting and reviewing basic commercial contracts.
• Understanding of commercial contracts principles.
• Some knowledge of IP and Data Protection would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident, proactive and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently whilst thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Job Offer

• Hands-on experience across a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Training and supervision from experienced lawyers.
• QWE sign-off available.
• Genuine responsibility and exposure from day one.
• Opportunity to work within an inclusive and mission-driven organisation.