Paralegal Administrator

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in High Wycombe seeks a Paralegal Administrator to provide legal advice and administrative support. The role involves managing contracts, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Law degree and experience in a legal environment, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Training and development support

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in a legal or administrative role with contractual responsibility.
• Digitally proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on legal matters and manage third party contracts.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents and manage case files.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and assist with internal stakeholder queries.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Law or related field

LPC/CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Full time (37 hours) - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £29,179 - £32,546

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

The purpose of the role is to provide advice and administrative support across the University on all of its legal matters and third party contractual arrangements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

You must be experienced, organised, have a keen eye for detail and be comfortable dealing with a variety of personality types in a changing environment with strict deadlines and able to practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

What We Offer

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
  
  

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.



For further information about this role please contact David Dodds, Head of Procurement, via email [e-mail]



All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to [insert contact information or LM or People Team) if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Interview Date: w/c 7 July 2025



If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal Administrator

Faculty/Directorate: Financial Services

Grade: E

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Procurement Manager

Responsible for: N/A

Job Purpose

To provide advice and administrative support across the University on all of it’s legal matters and third party contractual arrangements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

To practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

Legal Support

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and court pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up to date records.
• Take legal support instructions from internal stakeholders and where necessary, working alongside the Head of Procurement, procure indemnified external legal advice/support and manage the end-to-end process to its successful conclusion in the most efficient, relevant, and cost-effective way.
  
  

Administrative Tasks

• Manage correspondence and communication with internal clients, courts, various regulatory bodies and other legal entities.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for external legal counsel.
• Check external legal charges and payments.
• Manage the storage and execution of Major contracts/agreements that meet the University’s constitutional and contractual requirements.
  
  

Compliance And Regulation

• Ensure the University is compliant with up to date HE/OFS policies and legal regulations.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents.
  
  

Client Interaction

• Provide support to internal stakeholders, answering queries and providing updates on case progress.
• Take witness statements and prepare documentation for court proceedings.
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with other members of the University’s Colleges and Departments and university staff.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

A degree in Law or related field or experience of working in a legal environment or LPC/CILEX qualification

A/I

Knowledge & Experience

Delivering an excellent customer experience

I

Experience in a legal or administrative role with contractual responsibility.

A/I

Experience of dealing with complicated contracts and other complex issues calmly and effectively.

A/I

Skills

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools e.g. Excel/Word/Outlook

A/I

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

A/I

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

A/I

Behavioural INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University.

Delivering excellent service

Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.

Working together

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving results

Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.