Paralegal

The Royal Parks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Royal Parks in London is seeking a Paralegal to join the legal team on a permanent full-time basis, working 36 hours per week with hybrid working options. You will assist in drafting contracts, support the business with practical legal advice, and liaise with third parties to gather information.

Ideal applicants will have a Law degree or equivalent, strong organisational skills, experience drafting commercial contracts, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent paralegal qualification required.
• Strong organisational and administrative experience with attention to detail.
• Experience drafting commercial contracts and related documents.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder rapport.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and other legal materials for the business.
• Liaise with third parties to gather information and verify details.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support broader legal projects and responsibilities as part of the team.

Skills

Law degree or equivalent

Organisational skills

Drafting contracts

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal qualification

Job description

Location ///harp.alert.royal Region Hyde Park – The Old Police House Salary £34,743 - £38,500 per annum, depending on experience Vacancy Type Full Time Application Deadline Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Job Profile Job Profile document

About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

Do you have experience working on a range of commercial contracts? Are a proactive and motivated Paralegal? If so, we have the ideal role for you!

We are now looking for a Paralegal to join us on a permanent full-time basis working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £34,743 - £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified paralegals with strong administrative skills and legal experience to join our high-profile charity managing some of London’s most treasured public spaces.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to a wide range of legal processes, projects and stakeholders, accelerating your experience within a nationally celebrated charity at the heart of public life.

All of this while surrounded by the natural beauty and historic charm of London’s Royal Parks – offering a truly inspiring, one-of-a-kind working environment.

The Role

You will support our legal team and internal stakeholders to ensure practical legal advice to the business and fit for purpose legal documents.

You will assist in drafting contracts and other materials, liaise with third parties to gather information, and advise on a variety of matters. You’ll get to work on a range of matters, be trusted with a variety of wider responsibilities (with due support) and be recognised as a vital part of our TRP team.

About You

To be considered as a Paralegal, you will need:

• A Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal qualification
• Strong organisational and administrative experience, with great attention to detail
• Experience drafting a range of commercial contracts
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder rapport
• The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external organisations

Other organisations may call this role Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Junior Legal Executive, Legal Support Officer, Legal Contracts Officer, or Legal Co-ordinator.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

For more information, view our Corporate Strategy (2022-2027) here: Corporate-Strategy-2022-27.pdf

Find out more about our values here: Our Values, Our Behaviours

Maps: The Map of Hyde Park | The Royal Parks

Safeguarding Notice

The Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk from harm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures. The Royal Parks provides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depth training for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.