Paralegal

Squeaky Wheel Promotions; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific facility in East Hagbourne seeks a Paralegal to support the legal team. Key responsibilities include managing contracts and conducting legal analysis. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and strong communication skills, along with experience in commercial contract support in a legal environment. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with exceptional benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a law degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a legal environment with commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting and managing contractual transactions.
• Maintaining the legal and corporate governance information.
• Conducting legal analysis and preparing briefing notes.
• Handling enquiries and coordinating contact with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with commercial contract support

Practical understanding of legal issues

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in the legal field

Job description

Fixed Term to 31 December 2026

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join Diamonds legal team on a fixed term basis. This role will support the other members of the team, assisting with the management and administration of contracts and other legal matters arising across Diamond.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting with drafting, preparing reviewing and managing contractual transactions
• Monitoring and maintaining the internal and external legal and corporate governance guidance and information for employees and other stakeholders.
• Conducting legal analysis, preparing briefing notes and contracts summaries
• Handling incoming enquiries from Diamond employees and external stakeholders, assisting in resolving queries and co‑ordinating contact with other Diamond employees;

About You

Candidates should have a law degree or be degree qualified with a post graduate qualification in the legal field (such as a Legal Practice Course, LLM, Solicitor Qualification Exams or have equivalent experience).

In addition to academic qualifications, candidates are expected to have strong communication skills and prior experience with commercial contract support in a legal environment.

A practical understanding of legal issues in a commercial business and/or scientific setting, along with familiarity with company law, governance and regulatory requirements, is also required.

Experience working in the academic sector or with grant funding is considered desirable.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 23rd November 2025