Paralegal

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support across various commercial activities. You will draft and manage contracts, ensure compliance with regulations, and assist with legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial law and strong organisational skills. This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s legal operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and managing commercial agreements.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks related to health & safety and GDPR.
• Strong research skills in legal topics.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Support negotiations and manage contract timelines.
• Maintain compliance documentation and company records.
• Prepare board materials and company secretarial documents.
• Implement and monitor compliance frameworks.
• Conduct internal audits and report compliance risks.
• Coordinate responses to legal claims and pre-litigation matters.
• Organise documentation for dispute resolution.

Job description

Futures recruitment are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join our clients team, supporting a diverse range of commercial and corporate activities. In this role, you’ll provide crucial legal and administrative support across areas such as commercial contracting, compliance, governance, and risk management. You’ll help ensure that the company’s legal operations are well‑organised, efficient, and fully aligned with regulatory and business standards.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, service, and distribution contracts, as well as NDAs.

Support negotiations and oversee contract timelines, renewals, and obligations.

Maintain company records, filings, and compliance documentation across multiple legal entities.

Assist with preparing board materials, resolutions, and other company secretarial documents.

Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks in areas such as health & safety, GDPR, and environmental regulation.

Perform internal audits and report any compliance risks or gaps to the legal team.

Conduct legal research across topics such as manufacturing regulations, employment law, trade compliance, and intellectual property.

Coordinate responses to legal claims, pre‑litigation matters, and requests from external counsel.

Organise documentation and evidence to support dispute resolution processes.