Paralegal - 6 Month Fixed Contract

Interpublic Group; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency seeks a full-time paralegal to support its shared service legal & business affairs team. The role, primarily hybrid, involves assisting with influencer contracts and reviewing NDAs, making it ideal for those interested in media and IP law. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive approach, ideally having pursued the SQE/LPC/BVC qualifications. This position offers valuable experience for those aiming to secure a training contract in law.

Qualifications

• Passed or undertaking the SQE/LPC/BVC.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Interest in media, commercial or intellectual property law.

Responsibilities

• Assist agencies to conclude standard low-level influencer contracts.
• Undertake first-line review of NDAs.
• Support general paralegal tasks and group admin.

Skills

People skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Research skills

Organizational skills

Education

SQE/LPC/BVC

Job description

Remuneration/ Pay rate: London Living Wage p.a. pro rata

Location: Hybrid T/W/Th in-office 135 Bishopsgate, EC2M. M/F working from home or in-office as preferred.

Details: We are looking for a full-time paralegal who will work as part of this group shared service legal & business affairs team supporting IPG’s Specialised Communications & Experiential marketing agencies’: Weber Shandwick (www.thewebershandwickcollective.com ), GOLIN (www.golin.com ), Octagon (www.octagon.com ) and Jack Morton (www.jackmorton.com ); and the FutureBrand (www.futurebrand.com ) agency group’s, offices across EMEA and APAC. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in media, commercial or intellectual property law and would suit those requiring experience to secure a training contract. This rotating role has an excellent track record of previous paralegals utilising the skills and experience gained over a short period to secure their next role and ultimately qualifying into the profession.

You should have passed or be undertaking the SQE/LPC/BVC and should possess some of the following qualities:

• great people skills, comfortable and effective in a marketing agency environment;
• good analytical skills and eye for detail;
• excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• be proactive;
• ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately;
• ability to research the law;
• ability to work under pressure;
• be organised and be able to prioritise; and
• languages an advantage.

In addition to general paralegal tasks and some group support admin, as a core part of the role, you will be tasked with assisting agencies to conclude standard low-level influencer contracts and undertake first-line review of NDA. Prior experience of contract review and drafting and an interest and understanding of influencer marketing and related social media platforms is therefore of particular interest.

We, Interpublic Group (IPG), are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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