Paralegal

Tangerine Group; Lytham; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangerine Group, based at our Head Office in Lytham, is seeking an experienced Commercial Law Paralegal to join the in-house Legal team. You will support a wide range of legal, employment, governance and compliance matters across the Group.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will draft and review legal documentation, manage records and liaise with external advisers as required, helping protect the business and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.
• Excellent written communication skills and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend contracts, policies and legal correspondence.
• Support HR with employment-related documentation including contracts and amendments.
• Assist with employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and absence processes.
• Maintain legal records and corporate governance documentation.
• Support with employment tribunal, ACAS and other case files.
• Prepare case bundles, witness documentation and supporting evidence.
• Assist with trademark administration and IP matters.
• Support data Subject Access Requests and data protection activities.
• Monitor legal developments and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports and summaries.
• Collaborate with departments to provide practical legal support.

Skills

Paralegal experience

In-house legal

Contract law

Commercial litigation

Data protection

Education

Degree or Paralegal qualification

Job description

About Us

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.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• 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.