Paralegal

University of Bedfordshire; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in England is seeking a Paralegal to join the Legal Team for maternity cover from November 2025 to October 2026. The role includes managing contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and providing training on legal matters. Ideal candidates will have hands-on legal experience and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders. The position is located in Luton with flexible work arrangements and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension

Annual leave entitlement

Free fitness classes

Gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in legal services is preferred.
• Ability to review and amend contracts is required.
• Experience with data protection compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Legal Officer with various legal tasks.
• Manage the contract process across the University.
• Support the Head of Governance in data protection compliance.

Skills

Legal compliance

Contract management

Stakeholder liaising

Job description

The University of Bedfordshire is looking for a Paralegal to join the Legal Team to cover a maternity leave from November 2025 – October 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience supporting the Senior Legal Officer (In House Counsel) across a range of legal services.

Responsibilities will include assisting with the management of the contract process across the University, reviewing and amending contracts. The postholder will support the review of new policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and provide delivery in of in-house training on legal matters.

The role will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders including external legal firms.

Oversight of the FOI and SAR processes are part of the role as well as supporting the Head of Governance, Compliance and Data Protection in the management of the University’s data protection compliance.

The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required).

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fore more information please visit www.beds.ac.uk/jobs

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies

For any enquires contact People & Culture email [e-mail].

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

Deadline for applications is Friday 17 October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tues 28 October 2025.