Paralegal

McQueen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the luxury fashion sector is seeking a Paralegal to support their legal team in London. This role involves providing vital administrative and legal assistance, including contract management, document coordination, and compliance support. The ideal candidate will possess a UK law degree and previous paralegal experience, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values empowerment, teamwork, and respect, where your contributions will directly impact the creative vision of a renowned fashion house. If you are passionate about law and eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of a UK law degree or GDL, preferably LPC or SQE.
• Previous paralegal or similar experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal and administrative support to the Legal team.
• Managing contract deadlines and database.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts.

Skills

UK law degree or GDL

Previous paralegal experience

Italian language skills

French language skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Integrity and discretion

Education

UK law degree

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

Job description

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McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.

McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.

At McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:

• Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
• Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
• Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
• Kindness – We believekindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.

How will you contribute?

• Providing general legal and administrative support to the Legal team based in London;
• Primary responsibility for general administrative support duties, including coordinating document signature, arranging meetings, filing documents and processing invoices and purchase orders;
• Contract management including monitoring deadlines and managing the database of contracts;
• Company secretarial support, including working with the global teams;
• Drafting and reviewing contracts;
• Research;
• Data protection support, including working with the Group Privacy team;
• Trade mark portfolio and domain name administration and anti-counterfeiting activities;
• Updating electronic databases;

Required Skills:

• You will be able to demonstrate the desired McQueen behaviours.
• Minimum qualification of a UK law degree (or non law degree and GDL) and, preferably, LPC or SQE.
• Previous paralegal or similar experience.
• Italian and/or French language skills advantageous although not essential.
• Ability to work within a fast paced environment, be organised and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong time management/priority management skills.
• Team player who has flexibility and is willing to go the extra mile.
• High level of integrity and discretion is essential.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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