Paralegal

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fashion retailer in London is looking for a Paralegal to provide support to their legal team. This role offers a broad spectrum of legal work including brand protection and commercial agreements. Candidate should have legal qualifications and some paralegal experience. The company offers generous employee benefits including a substantial discount and flexible working options.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Onsite gym

Subsidized restaurant and café

Generous bonus scheme

25 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to manage numerous projects under deadline pressure.
• Hard-working and well-organized.
• Proactive with initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of global trade mark portfolio.
• Review and draft commercial agreements.
• Assist with data protection and compliance matters.

Skills

Legal academic qualifications (LLB or GDL)

Some paralegal experience

Passionate about brands

Excellent communication skills

Common sense approach

Education

Legal academic qualifications

Job description

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Marianne Clark

Description

The Paralegal will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel and will also provide direct support to the rest of the team, on a broad spectrum of legal and commercial issues. The role will provide a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of the River Island business, taking in a variety of work including contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, brand protection, retail, eCommerce, commercial, marketing, real estate and data protection.

Over time we expect the Paralegal to take on the following responsibilities:

IP

• Assist with the management of River Island’s global trade mark portfolio
• Take responsibility for management of online brand protection
• Be actively involved in product reviews and responsible for liaising with product teams to co-ordinate ongoing reviews
• Collate and organise information for infringement cases and assist generally with case management

Commercial

• Review and draft a range of commercial agreements across a range of business functions
• Draft and manage side letters and termination letters
• Carry out general research and draft guidance notes

Real Estate

• Land registry applications
• SDLT Forms and related payments
• Obtaining consent for alterations and works to premises

Marketing

• Review and advise on marketing materials including competition T&Cs, promotions and Influencer Agreements

Data Protection

• Assist with data protection and other compliance matters
• Keep abreast of privacy and consumer law developments across the jurisdictions where our business operates

Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Legal academic qualifications (LLB or GDL) with LPC as a preference
• Some paralegal (or other legal) experience is essential, retail/fashion experience would be advantageous
• Be passionate about brands and wanting to work for River Island
• Ability to interpret the law and apply it in the context of the commercial objectives of the business
• Hard-working, well organised and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Be pro-active and show initiative at all times
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in person
• Common sense approach to work

About Us

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.

What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway! A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year. Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays. Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding. Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Keeping You Safe

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.