Paralegal

Dentons Canada; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Paralegal to join our Legal Delivery Centre. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, and supporting delivery with lawyers and client teams in a fully virtual setting.

The successful candidate will work with technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, while developing through a structured training program and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record, degree or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in commercial law and developing experience in commercial contracts.
• Some exposure to commercial contracts or stakeholder engagement in a professional services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership of work.
• Curious, proactive learner with interest in clients and their businesses.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and amending commercial contracts and related documents.
• Supporting contract negotiations and progressing matters to completion.
• Conducting legal and commercial research.
• Managing allocated tasks and matters with appropriate supervision.
• Communicating clearly with lawyers, clients and stakeholders.
• Triaging and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
• Using AI, legal technology and automation tools to support efficient delivery.
• Engaging positively with new tools, systems and ways of working.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency in recurring work.

Skills

Strong written and verbal English

Attention to detail

Organise and manage multiple tasks

Curious, proactive learner

Ability to follow structured processes

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable with feedback

Independent and collaborative

Interest in clients and their business

Flexible and adaptable to changing pri

Education

Degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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Our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible and scalable paralegal resource for use across all of our UK, Ireland and Middle East offices and across the full spectrum of legal services. Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake chargeable work that is varied, challenging and engaging. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work remotely and flexibly.

Winner of the 2019 and 2020 National Paralegal Awards best law firm for paralegal development and finalist in 2021, Dentons offers fabulous opportunities for paralegals.

Dentons is embracing the SQE route to qualification. Not only can your work experience count towards QWE but for successful internal applicants we are also offering a unique opportunity for development, including financial sponsorship, through our QualiFLY programme. QualiFLY is an enhanced 18 month programme designed to provide the business with a pipeline of exceptional talent whilst ensuring that the experience and training gained by the paralegal is comparable to the more traditional training contract route.

We are presently looking for bright, ambitious and enthusiastic paralegals from across the UK to join our virtual, innovative LDC.

Role

We are looking for a motivated, commercially minded Commercial Paralegal to join our Legal Delivery Centre.

The role involves supporting a broad range of commercial contracts work for sophisticated clients, including drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting negotiations, conducting legal research, and managing matters through to completion in collaboration with lawyers and client teams.

Technology and innovation are integral to the role. You will use legal technology and AI tools to support delivery, improve consistency and reduce manual processes. We are therefore looking for someone curious about new ways of working, comfortable learning new technology, and interested in how AI can be used responsibly to enhance legal service delivery.

This role is well suited to someone looking to build on existing commercial legal experience within an innovative delivery environment, working alongside experienced lawyers with structured training and development.

The key is a willingness to learn, pride in producing high-quality work, and readiness to take on increasing responsibility. Prior exposure to commercial contracts or professional services environments is essential.

This is a fully virtual role with no routine office requirement, although there may be occasional opportunities to attend UK offices and work with wider teams.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality service to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• drafting, reviewing and amending commercial contracts and related documents.
• supporting contract negotiations and progressing matters to completion.
• conducting legal and commercial research.
• managing allocated tasks and matters with appropriate supervision.
• communicating clearly with lawyers, clients and stakeholders.
• triaging and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
• working within precedents, playbooks and defined processes.
• maintaining accurate matter records and supporting reporting requirements.
• using AI, legal technology and automation tools to support efficient delivery.
• engaging positively with new tools, systems and ways of working.
• identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency in recurring work.
• contributing to a collaborative team environment and supporting colleagues as priorities shift.

We aim to provide a supportive environment that encourages both collaboration and appropriate independence.

We value individuals who take ownership, respond well to feedback, and are committed to adapting as technology and delivery models evolve.

Required experience, skills and attributes

• Strong academic record, degree or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in commercial law and developing experience in commercial contracts.
• Some exposure to commercial contracts or stakeholder engagement in a professional services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership of work.
• Curious, proactive learner with interest in clients and their businesses.
• Comfortable asking questions and acting on feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• Open to innovation and interested in the use of AI in legal delivery.
• Able to use AI tools responsibly, with awareness of accuracy, confidentiality and the need for human judgement.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong potential, curiosity and a willingness to develop. Success in the role depends on learning quickly, applying feedback and consistently delivering high-quality work.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.