Paralegal - Commercial & Intellectual Property Barnes Law, Central London (Hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their commercial and intellectual property work. The ideal candidate will have prior paralegal experience and a strong academic background in English law. This role offers a path to a training contract, competitive salary, and benefits including 28 days’ paid holiday and performance-based bonuses. Hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

28 days' paid holiday plus your birthday off

Performance-based bonuses

Mentorship from experienced solicitors

Exposure to high-quality commercial and IP work

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal (commercial and/or IP work essential).
• Strong academic background in English law.
• Excellent drafting, research, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive, ambitious mindset with genuine interest in commercial and IP law.
• Willingness to invest time and effort into long-term professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting solicitors on commercial contracts and intellectual property work.
• Attending client meetings and preparing clear, accurate notes.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefings.
• Managing documents, deadlines, and case files with precision.
• Assisting with business development and networking activities.

Job description

Job Description

Barnes Law is a boutique law firm founded by Yulia Barnes in 2019. We’ve been growing year on year, advising ambitious clients on commercial and intellectual property matters — and now we’re looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial/IP paralegal experience who wants to take the next step in their career. For the right candidate, this position has a clear path to atraining contract.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting solicitors on commercial contracts and intellectual property work
• Attending client meetings and preparing clear, accurate notes
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and correspondence
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefings
• Managing documents, deadlines, and case files with precision
• Assisting with business development and networking activities
  

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience as a paralegal (commercial and/or IP work essential)
• Strong academic background in English law
• Excellent drafting, research, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, ambitious mindset with genuine interest in commercial and IP law
• Willingness to invest time and effort into long-term professional development
  

What you’ll get

• Hybrid working, with a Central London office base
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Exposure to high-quality commercial and IP work from day one
• Mentorship from experienced solicitors
• A real opportunity to secure atraining contractif you prove yourself
• 28 days’ paid holiday plus your birthday off
• Performance-based bonuses

If you want a role where you’ll be challenged, supported, and given the chance to prove yourself worthy of a training contract, Barnes Law could be the right home for you.

How to apply

Send your CV [e-mail]. To confirm you’ve read this advert carefully, please include the word“Drive”in the subject line of your email. You’ll then receive a short form to complete for your application to be considered for a first-stage interview.

www.barnes-law.co.uk