Paralegal

Jose Raimundo Araujo Diniz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience in marketing and advertising. The role involves reviewing compliance of marketing materials, advising on data protection issues, and assisting with client agreements. Strong analytical and organizational skills are necessary, alongside effective communication with stakeholders. This position offers hybrid working options in London, and candidates with relevant legal backgrounds may be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in marketing and advertising.
• Strong understanding of consumer protection laws and data protection.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review marketing materials for compliance with laws.
• Advise on data protection matters relating to customer data.
• Help with drafting contracts and agreements on an ad hoc basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Paralegal

Location

London office (Oxford Street) / Hybrid Working

Salary

Competitive

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

About The Role

We are looking for a Paralegal with relevant experience (at least 3/4 years) in marketing and advertising.

A good understanding of the CAP Code, associated marketing and advertising rules (including ASA rulings/decisions), consumer laws and data protection are required.

This position is based in our London office (Oxford Street) and you will be able to perform hybrid working, i.e., part-home / part-office, and you will be part of a team of 9/10 counsels (5 in the UK, 4 in other markets).

Key Aspects Of The Role

Marketing and Consumer Law

• Reviewing marketing, ads and other promotional materials, enrolment pages, T&Cs, Privacy Policies, product websites, as well as product designs for new product launches, to check compliance with advertising rules and marketing and consumer protection laws, including data protection and e-privacy laws. Identifying key risks and working with the business to agree acceptable and compliant practices.
• Monitoring marketing (both external and within own products).
• Coordinating with counsels in Spain, France and the US and participating in weekly alignment meetings
• Advising customer support teams on escalated customer complaints and supporting in the management of claims.

Data Protection

• Advise on data protection matters relating to customer personal data and the proper processing of personal data.
• Provide answers to data subject requests such as data subject access requests, data erasures and information on how we process their data and handle any queries from authorities or escalated complaints.
• Help drafting Data Processing Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, Transfer Impact Assessments, policies
• Advise on consents and permissions.

Ancillary / Contracts

• On an ad hoc basis when there is overflow, help with the drafting and negotiation of client agreements for the purchase of advertising space or for the sale of our services and programmes to our clients' customers.
• On an ad hoc basis when there is overflow, drafting and negotiating vendor and supplier agreements (outsourcing agreements, licensing agreements, IT agreements, agreements to procure offers which we include within our programmes, etc.).

About You

• Paralegal experience (at least 3 years) specifically in marketing and advertising
• Strong analytical and research skills
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Communicate succinctly and effectively with internal stakeholders including senior management
• Self motivated, with very strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines and business demands as well as managing multiple matters across a range of areas
• The ability to investigate complex matters and ask the right questions before assessing the facts, applying the law, advising and providing the business with options
• The ability to balance commercial considerations against legal ones
• The ability to train and educate those in the business on legal guidelines/legislation

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, GDL, LPC, Legal Executive, Legal Support may also be considered for this role.