Paralegal (f/m/d)

Thinkproject; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch 'n' Learn Sessions

Women’s Network

LGBTQIA+ Network

Coffee Chat Roulette

Thinkproject Academy

Social Events

Volunteering Activities

Hybrid working

Unlimited learning

Job summary

Thinkproject seeks a Paralegal to join its in-house Legal team within a global construction technology business. You will support commercial, employment, property and corporate matters under the Legal Director, drafting and negotiating agreements, researching law, and enabling our CMS with templates and automation.

This role offers hybrid working, mentorship from experienced lawyers, exposure to international stakeholders, and a path toward a training contract for exceptional performers.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification with German language proficiency essential.
• In-house, law firm or multinational tech experience advantageous but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Support CMS implementation, organisation and development.
• Draft, standardise and maintain legal templates (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs).
• Drive process improvements via technology, automation and AI.
• Evaluate AI-enabled legal tools for efficiency and knowledge management.
• Provide operational support to the Legal Director and coordinate initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business.

Skills

German language

MS Office

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Legal tech interest

Education

Law degree (LLB)

GDL

SQE candidate

1st State Exam (Germany)

Tools

Contract Management System

Document automation tools

Job description

Introducing Thinkproject Platform

Pioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.

What your day will look like

The Paralegal will support the Legal Team within a leading global construction technology business, partnering with colleagues across Sales, Procurement, HR, Finance, Product and Operations to deliver practical, commercially focused legal support.

You will gain experience across a broad range of commercial, employment, property and corporate legal matters under the supervision of the Legal Director. You will gain hands‑on experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, conducting legal research, implementing legal technology solutions and supporting stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation and ongoing development of our Contract Management System (CMS), creating scalable legal templates and improving legal processes through automation and AI-enabled tools.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within a modern, international in‑house legal team. Working closely with experienced in‑house lawyers, you will gain broad exposure to commercial legal practice while contributing to meaningful business initiatives. For exceptional candidates who demonstrate outstanding performance and business impact, there may be an opportunity to progress to a formal Training Contract. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply your German language skills and develop your legal career with us, we’d love to hear from you!

Main Responsibilities

Legal Operations & Process Improvement:

• Support the implementation, organisation and ongoing development of the Contract Management System (CMS).
• Support with the drafting, standardising, and maintaining high-quality legal templates (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, playbooks, processes, workflows, guidance notes and internal knowledge resources) to optimise contract performance and streamline execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes through technology, automation and AI.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of AI-enabled legal tools to improve efficiency, knowledge management and contract review processes.
• Provide operational and project management support to the Legal Director, including co‑ordinating legal initiatives and supporting legal project management across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce legal risk.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth cross‑functional workflows.

Commercial & Employment Support

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements, including customer and supplier contracts.
• Respond to legal queries from Sales, Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Support the Legal and People & Culture teams with employment‑related matters.
• Utilise German language competencies to review regional agreements and support German‑market stakeholders.

Risk Management & Legal Research

• Conduct multi‑jurisdictional legal research across commercial, employment, data privacy, intellectual property and corporate matters, summarising legal issues and preparing commercially focused recommendations for review by the Legal Director.
• Identify and assess potential contractual risks and liabilities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

Corporate Governance

• Support entity management and corporate records.
• Assist with company secretarial activities where applicable.

What you need to fulfil the role

Experience

• Law degree (LLB), GDL, SQE candidate, 1st State Exam in Law (Germany) or equivalent legal qualification. Professional fluency or native competency in German (written and verbal) is essential.
• Previous experience in an in‑house legal team, law firm or multinational technology business would be advantageous, but not essential. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Demonstrable interest in legal technology, AI and legal operations, with experience of Contract Management Systems or document automation tools being advantageous.

Expertise

• Excellent written/​verbal communication skills in both English and German, with a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in additional languages is desirable but not essential.
• Professional, confident, highly organised, and a proactive self‑starter.
• Able to work on your own initiative, manage research tasks independently, and prioritise effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse global stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Curiosity about legal technology and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing a long‑term career in commercial law, with an interest in progressing towards qualification as a solicitor.

What we offer

• Lunch 'n' Learn Sessions
• Women's Network
• LGBTQIA+ Network
• Coffee Chat Roulette
• Free English Lessons
• Thinkproject Academy
• Social Events
• Volunteering Activities
• Open Forum with Leadership Team (Tp Café)
• Hybrid working
• Unlimited learning

We Are a Passionate Bunch Here. To Join Thinkproject Is To Shape What Our Company Becomes. We Take Feedback From Our Staff Very Seriously And Give Them The Tools They Need To Help Us Create Our Fantastic Culture Of Mutual Respect. We Believe That Investing In Our Staff Is Crucial To The Success Of Our Business. Your Gain If You Join Us

• Exposure to a wide variety of commercial legal work in a global technology business.
• Direct mentoring from experienced in‑house lawyers.
• Hands‑on responsibility from day one.
• Experience implementing legal technology and AI‑enabled solutions.
• Opportunity to work with international stakeholders.
• Potential pathway to a future training contract for exceptional performers.