Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. The role focuses on supporting the General Counsel & Risk team with both administrative and legal tasks. Candidates should have a strong understanding of IT and cyber security, experience with Service Now or similar tools, and a degree. This position demands high attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while building robust relationships within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and interest in IT and IT/Cyber security concepts.
• Previous exposure to Service Now or Governance Risk and Compliance tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/2 is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work with initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel & Risk team with administrative and legal tasks.
• Aid in progressing a Risk and Controls Compliance Project.
• Gather, validate and upload security control details.
• Build strong working relationships with supporting teams.
• Embed processes into the IRM.
• Respond to queries and provide support to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of IT and IT/Cyber security concepts

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Service Now

Governance Risk and Compliance tools

Job description

• Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk (6 mth FTC)
• Top tier law global firm with office in London

Top tier law global firm with office in London.

Job Description

Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk (6 mth FTC)

• Supporting the General Counsel & Risk team with administrative and legal tasks.
• Aid in progressing a Risk and Controls Compliance Project.
• Gather, validate and upload security control detailsাব.
• Build strong working relationships with supporting teams.
• Embed processes into the IRM
• Responding to queries and providing support to internal stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk (6 mth FTC) should have:

• A strong understanding and interest in IT and IT/Cyber security concepts.
• Previous exposure to Service Now or Governance Risk and Compliance tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/2 is preferred.
• Degree educated.
• Cubanexcellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Works with initiative and autonomy.

What's on Offer

• Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk (6 mth FTC)