Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal to join their General Counsel and Risk team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will support administrative and legal tasks related to Risk and Controls Compliance, requiring a strong understanding of IT and Cyber security concepts. A competitive salary between £34,000 and £45,000 per annum is offered, along with the opportunity to work within a highly respected team. Candidates should be degree educated and possess excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and interest in IT and IT/Cyber security concepts.
• Exposure to Service Now or Governance Risk and Compliance tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/2 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of IT and IT/Cyber security concepts

Organisational and time-management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in work

Autonomy and initiative

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Service Now

Governance Risk and Compliance tools

ISO 27001/2 knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Paralegal to join the General Counsel and Risk team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Client Details

Top tier global law firm with office in London.

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 details.
• Build strong working relationships with supporting teams.
• Embed processes into the IRM
• Responding to queries and providing support to internal stakeholders.

Profile

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.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Works with initiative and autonomy.

Job Offer

• Paralegal - General Counsel and Risk (6 mth FTC)
• Competitive salary ranging from £34,000 to £45,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a top tier law firm with office in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with a strong appreciation of IT and IT/Cyber security concepts to join a highly respected General Counsel and Risk team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in London, apply today!