Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Lytham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangerine Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Law Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Head Office in Lytham, supporting a wide range of legal, employment, governance and compliance matters across the Group. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support commercial, employment, corporate governance, compliance and intellectual property activities across the Group.

You will draft and review legal documentation, manage records, assist with compliance initiatives and liaise with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Paralegal, ideally in-house.
• Degree and/or recognised Paralegal qualification.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial litigation, trademarks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend contracts, agreements, policies and legal correspondence.
• Support HR with employment-related documentation including contracts and letters.
• Assist with disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.
• Maintain legal records and corporate governance documentation.
• Assist with employment tribunal and other case files.
• Prepare case bundles, witness documentation and supporting evidence.
• Support trademark administration and IP matters.
• Support data protection activities and data subject access requests.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports and briefing notes.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract law

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Degree and/or recognised Paralegal qualification

Job description

Tangerine Group is a successful and growing business with interests across Veterinary nutraceutical and leisure.We are looking for an experienced and proactive Commercial Law Paralegal to join our Legal team and support a wide range of legal, employment, governance and compliance matters across the Group. Based at our Head Office in Lytham, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing practical legal support that helps protect the business and drive operational excellence.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal looking to develop their career within an in-house legal environment. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support commercial, employment, corporate governance, compliance and intellectual property activities across the Group.

You will be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documentation, managing legal records, supporting employment matters, assisting with compliance initiatives and liaising with external legal advisers where required.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and amend contracts, agreements, policies and legal correspondence.

Support HR with employment-related documentation including contracts, offer letters and contractual amendments.

Assist with employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.

Maintain legal records, statutory documents and corporate governance documentation.

Support the management of employment tribunal, ACAS and other legal case files.

Prepare case bundles, witness documentation and supporting evidence.

Assist with trademark administration and intellectual property matters.

Support Data Subject Access Requests and data protection activities.

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate updates to stakeholders.

Carry out legal research and prepare reports, summaries and briefing notes.

Work collaboratively with departments across the Group to provide practical legal support.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Paralegal, ideally within an in-house legal environment.

A degree and/or recognised Paralegal qualification.

A strong understanding of contract law, commercial litigation, trademarks and compliance.

Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Confidence to work independently whilst also contributing as part of a wider team.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is professional, resilient and solutions focused. You will be naturally organised, capable of handling confidential information with discretion and committed to delivering high standards of work. You will build effective relationships across the business and provide a responsive, commercially focused support service.

Why Join Tangerine Group?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and ambitious business where your work will have real impact. You will gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters while working closely with senior leaders across the organisation in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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