Paralegal

Chapter 2; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering talent acquisition company seeks a Paralegal to join their in-house legal team in East London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the medical cannabis and wellness industry, providing broad legal support across various regulatory and commercial matters. Ideal for a law graduate eager to gain experience in a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, with a clear path to further qualifications.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Structured path to a training contract

Comprehensive training in cannabis law and healthcare

Mentoring and legal development initiatives

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent is required.
• Excellent drafting, legal writing, and research skills.
• Prior legal experience in regulatory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and internal policies.
• Supporting compliance across regulatory frameworks.
• Conducting legal research and producing guidance documents.

Skills

Drafting

Legal Writing

Research

Interpersonal Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Law degree or GDL and LPC

Job description

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At Chapter 2, we’re not just scaling businesses—we’re reshaping the future of talent acquisition with passion, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to results. By blending people, processes, and cutting-edge technology, we’ve redefined the traditional RPO model, delivering faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solutions that exceed expectations.

As a global powerhouse, our team spans the UK, South Africa, the US, and Germany, with India as the next frontier in our ambitious expansion. Having grown 1300% in just two years, we are unstoppable fueling our momentum with honesty, collaboration, and a shared vision.

We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, embedding world-class talent, pioneering technology, and compelling employer branding into organizations across industries. Our approach isn’t just about recruitment—it’s about building long-term success for our clients.

We are loyal to our clients, to our vision, and most importantly, to each other—because we know that true success is built together.

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Paralegal

Type of role: This is an initial 3–6 month contract role, with the potential to become permanent based on performance and business needs.

Location: East London

Working days : 4 days in office, 1 day remote

We are pleased to be supporting an innovative client at the forefront of the medical cannabis and wellness space in their search for a Paralegal (3 to 6 months initially) to join their in-house legal and compliance function. This role comes at a pivotal moment in the development of both the business and the wider cannabis medicines industry in the UK.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to gain in-depth legal experience in a fast-evolving and highly regulated sector, working across areas such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and wellness. The successful candidate will provide broad legal support across regulatory, commercial, and corporate matters—with a clear and supported route towards a training contract for the right individual.

Reporting into a senior in-house lawyer and working closely with cross-functional teams, the role includes drafting and reviewing contracts, contributing to internal legal guidance and policies, supporting regulatory filings, and assisting in correspondence with bodies such as the MHRA, CQC, and ICO. The role offers significant exposure to commercial law, compliance, and operational strategy, as well as involvement in shaping legal frameworks in a pioneering clinical business.

The successful candidate will also help build legal processes, training materials, and frameworks to support scalable growth. Comprehensive training in cannabis law, UK life sciences regulation, and controlled substances frameworks will be provided, along with ongoing mentoring, regular feedback, and opportunities to engage in industry workshops and legal development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and advising on a range of commercial contracts and internal policies
• Supporting compliance across regulatory frameworks (CQC, MHRA, Home Office, GMC, ICO, etc.)
• Conducting legal research and producing concise, practical guidance
• Preparing reports, guidance documents, and regulatory submissions
• Liaising with external advisors and UK regulators
• Assisting business functions with legal and ethical queries
• Supporting legal input on ancillary areas such as employment and data protection
• Contributing to legal process development within a scaling health care business
• Law degree or GDL and LPC, or have passed SQE1 (minimum 2:1 or Commendation)Excellent drafting, legal writing, and research skills
• Passion for cannabis-based medicines, wellness, healthcare, or life sciences
• Experience with contract drafting and stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and IT skills
• Confidence to take ownership of tasks and learn proactively
• Collaborative team mindset and eagerness to work cross-functional
• Prior legal experience in a regulatory, healthcare, pharmaceutical or scientific setting
• Academic or professional background in biology, psychology, or chemistry
• Familiarity with UK medical or controlled drug regulations
• Previous in-house or clinical legal support experience
• Commercial awareness and adaptability in a start-up environment

What the Role Offers:

• A clear and structured path to a training contract
• Immersive learning in healthcare, life sciences and cannabis regulation
• Involvement in a high-growth, purpose-led clinical business
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• A collaborative, dynamic working culture with strong mentorship

If you’re looking for a meaningful legal role in a cutting-edge and ethically focused business with strong development potential, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Administrative, and Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Legal Services, and Medical Practices

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