Paralegal

Contechs Consulting; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate holds a Law Degree and has over three years of experience in a law firm or bank. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with legal advice and conducting research. This role requires understanding of UK law and the ability to identify legal risks. The position is based on-site four days a week with hourly pay ranging from £29.60 to £38.38, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or bank.
• At least one year experience in Financial Services or a law firm.
• Excellent research and issue-spotting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal advice for management.
• Support cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Understanding of UK consumer credit law

Ability to identify legal risk

Education

Law Degree from a UK university

Job description

Paralegal

12-month initial contract

Based in Essex (4 days pw onsite)

29.60 - 38.38 per hour (Inside IR35)

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a financial services organisation, based in Essex, who are seeking a Paralegal to join the team.

Job Description

As Paralegal, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist attorneys, to develop legal advice for management, that improves Company decision-making
• Support the core business, while also participating in cross-functional project teams
• Assist the Legal team with ensuring all procedures, processes, systems and documents, comply with applicable law and corporate policies
• Assist the Legal team with, and perform, legal research and analysis
• Support monitoring for compliance, with laws and regulations, guidance issued by relevant regulatory bodies, and Company policy
• Assist with onboarding and processing invoices, from external counsel and litigation reporting

Qualifications/Skills needed

• A Law Degree from a UK university / a Degree and passed the PGDL / 3+ years' experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or bank.
• At least one year experience of working in Financial Services or in a law firm.
• Understanding of UK consumer credit law and/or business banking law and/or consumer litigation and the regulatory framework of a UK bank
• Ability to identify legal risk and approaches to mitigate risk, from both a litigation and regulatory perspective
• Excellent research, issue-spotting and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines and deliver results

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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